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What we will eat in the future? ?? ?? ?? Take a look at the winners of the Good Food Makers, an initiative by Barilla Group in collaboration with our team in Italy ????

Check out our guide to learn more about the events we’re hosting this week ?? ?? Rise & Network with Plug and Play ?? November 26, 2024 ?? Orlando, Florida ?? More info: https://lnkd.in/gxs4VyDD ?? Start-up City powered by Big 5 Global ?? November 26, 2024 ?? Dubai, UAE ?? More info: https://lnkd.in/guruCiVf Stay updated on all of our upcoming events ??? https://pnptc.in/3SgqWwn #PNPTCWeeklyAgenda

Methanol plays a key role in the chemical industry as a base chemical in producing everyday materials and fuels, with its global market size reaching $41B in 2024. However, its versatility as a shipping and aviation fuel also shows immense potential for decarbonization. ?? Read our article to explore: ?? Methanol uses in decarbonizing the petrochemical sector ?? Insights into methanol’s applications in the shipping and aviation industry ?? Market growth opportunities in the trucking, farming, and energy storage industries Learn more about it now: https://pnptc.in/40nTWHD #PNPTC #Energy

???? On November 7, Plug and Play Italy hosted an exclusive networking event in anticipation of the Snam #InnovationDay: Evolving Horizons. ?? The event explored the dynamic and rapidly advancing climate-tech landscape in Italy, bringing together key innovators, VCs, startups, and thought leaders committed to driving sustainable solutions. ?? After the opening remarks by Pere Margalef of Snam S.p.A. and Tommaso Maschera of Plug and Play, we hosted a dynamic panel on Energy Transition moderated by Antonio Grifoni of Plug and Play. The discussion featured an outstanding lineup of speakers: ? Giusy Cannone of Primo Capital ? Federico Cuppoloni of Cleantech for Italy ? Riccardo Momoli of Circular Materials ? Marco Turchini of Algebris Investments Attendees also had the chance to discover groundbreaking solutions from some of the brightest startups and SMEs in the climate-tech sector: ?? Gianluca Venere of SECO ?? Eugenio Realini of GReD ?? David Callejo Munoz of Resilco Srl - Società Benefit ?? Elisa Bortoli of Radarmeteo It was an inspiring evening filled with insightful discussions and exciting new possibilities for a sustainable future. We look forward to continuing the conversation and shaping the future of #climatetech together!

Meet the Visionary Speakers of EXPLORE 2025! ?? We’re excited to introduce the exceptional speakers joining us for EXPLORE 2025: The Innovation Journey of Tomorrow on December 3 in Hamburg. Each brings unique expertise, insights, and practical strategies to help organizations stay at the forefront of innovation. Here’s who you’ll hear from: ?? Hannah Boomgaarden – Senior Manager Open Innovation Services at Plug and Play, will guide us through the ABCs of Innovation. Hannah’s session will focus on foundational strategies for building a strong culture of innovation, empowering teams to create meaningful impact. ?? Christian Johansson – Director of Plug and Play Sweden and former Head of #CampX Concept at Volvo Group, will share his expertise on Building Dynamic Innovation Hubs. Christian’s insights will show how companies can foster collaborative spaces that drive creative solutions and sustainable growth. ?? Timo Linnemann – Principal Ventures at Plug and Play, will delve into The Power of Emerging Technologies. Timo will showcase transformative AI and automation technologies, spotlighting startups with solutions that are set to redefine industries in 2025 and beyond. ?? Sallar Faridi – Senior Director EMEA at Plug and Play, will moderate a Fireside Chat on Future Business Ecosystems. Sallar will explore evolving business models, collaboration, and strategic partnerships with industry thought leaders, providing insights into building resilient ecosystems. Join us for an inspiring day to learn from these leaders shaping tomorrow’s innovation landscape! ?? Location: Factory Hammerbrooklyn, Hamburg ?? Time: 9 am - 2 pm, December 3, 2024 Don’t miss the chance to connect with these incredible speakers and gain actionable insights for 2025. Register now to secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/d3ZWW-Xf

Exciting news! ?? Plug and Play invested in GEMESYS , the Germany-based startup that enables AI hardware vendors to design novel analog chips. The €8.6M pre-seed funding round is led by APEX Ventures and Atlantic Labs and joined by NRW.BANK, Sony Innovation Fund, and Plug and Play. Grant funding from the German government complemented the round. GEMESYS is at the forefront of developing next-generation AI chips. Its novel technology enables entirely analog neural network processing, unlocking new possibilities for high-performance AI training and inference on edge devices. With the new funding, GEMESYS will accelerate research and development and expand its team to further advance its novel chip architecture. ?? Congrats to the entire GEMESYS team co-founded by Dr.-Ing. Dennis Michaelis, Moritz Schmidt, Dr.-Ing. Enver Solan, and Daniel Krüger. ?? A big shoutout to Alexander Schwerdt, Roberto Sampietro, and Theodora Preda for leading the investment, along with the entire STARTUP AUTOBAHN powered by Plug and Play Ventures team— Tim Solle, Raúl Martín Montero, Monika Michalska, Eino Schulze-Steinen, and Kian Ahi! ?? Read about the new investment in the Sifted article: https://pnptc.in/4fVQ1WG Learn all about Plug and Play Ventures and our investments: https://pnptc.in/4fAmAtM Stay tuned as GEMESYS establishes a strong European presence in the global AI landscape. #startupautobahn #PNPTC #investment #VC #gemesys #AI

We are proud to accelerate and co-invest in the participating startups of CrossConnect. Applications are open until December 5 at?www.crossconnect.it?for startups interested in joining the first acceleration batch and securing an investment ticket of €150,000.

Shaping the Future of Aviation: Key Insights from the IGA Istanbul Airport Technology & Innovation Roundtable – Hosted by Plug and Play Istanbul & Vienna Offices – November 5th, 2024 A heartfelt thank you to iGA Istanbul Airport, Plug and Play Europe, and all of our partners for co-hosting such a dynamic and insightful gathering of global aviation leaders at IGA Istanbul Airport! The roundtable discussions delved into key topics that are shaping the future of aviation, including: ? Promising Technologies & Immediate Challenges ? Robotics, AI, and Automation in Operations ? Data Sharing & Standardization ? Sustainability Initiatives ? Enhancing the Passenger Experience A special thank you to IGA’s CEO, Mr. Selahattin Bilgen, and COO, Mr. Mehmet Buyukkaytan, for their invaluable support and active participation in making the event a success. We are also deeply grateful for the contributions of the following thought leaders: ? Donald Lal and Borian Dani from Cathay Pacific ? Nisha Basson-Mugnier from International Airlines Group (IAG) ? Marina Lützenberger from Fraport AG ? Thomas Dworschak from Flughafen Wien - Vienna Airport ? Serkan Eren from MNG Airlines ? Yücel ??nar from Turkish Cargo ? Gulin Yucel from Brika Sürdürülebilirlik ? Murat Derya Ozen from Smartkiwi ? Ferhan K?KSAL from Connected Systems ? Orkun A?a and Aleyna Koca from Hummingdrone ? Pelin Adal? K?lnamaz and Tu?ba Ceren Din?el from DHL …and to all the global stakeholders who traveled from near and far to join us! Key takeaways from the roundtable: ?? Robotics and automation are transforming the aviation industry. ?? The future of aviation thrives on #collaboration between competing companies to solve shared challenges. ?? Standardizing global regulations will accelerate the adoption of innovative technologies and drive industry-wide progress. We are excited to continue working alongside our partners to address the challenges ahead and contribute to the development of a sustainable, efficient, and passenger-centric aviation future. ???? Lale Can G?zübüyük, Nik Munaretto, Elif Gozen , Andrea Fronteddu, Bilal YILDIZ, Murat Aydemir, Idil Mayzel, Emrecan Ker?ek , Ceren Civlan Elif Ate? #PNPTC

Startup Lithuania Accelerator powered by Plug and Play had its Batch 2 Expo Day yesterday in Vilnius ???? and we wanted to share its highlights with you! The team brought together VCs, angel investors, and corporations to celebrate the achievements of the startups in our second batch. The energy in the room was electrifying, with inspiring pitches and invaluable insights from top ecosystem players. ? Highlights of the day: ? Opening remarks by Povilas ?inys Zinys, Director of Plug and Play Lithuania, and Karolina Urbonait? Urbonaite, Head of Startup Lithuania, set the tone with their vision and encouragement for our startups. ? A dynamic panel discussion, “Putting Lithuanian Startups in the Spotlight: An International Investor’s Viewpoint,” moderated by Carolin Wais, with panelists Luana David, Philipp Werner, Maximilian Br?uninger, and Bob Rode. Their global perspective shed light on why Lithuania’s startup ecosystem is one to watch. ? Startup Pitching Competition: Congratulations to the top 3 winners: Elnora AI, Vespia, #Scalier, and the People’s Choice Award winner, Traxlo! ?? They took home amazing prizes: Co-working space at Rockit Legal consultations by Motieka & Audzevi?ius Tickets to Web Summit Fast-track to the next Startup Fair pitch battle by Startup Lithuania ? A keynote from Laurynas Ma?iulis, Space Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Astrolight, inspired us all with insights from the cutting-edge aerospace world. We closed the day with an exhibition and networking space where we could talk with all the entrepreneurs and VCs attending. ?? A huge thank-you to everyone who contributed to this event’s success – our partners, startups, and community, including our pitch competition jury: Milda Milaknyt?é, Oliver Strastin, Oli Harris. Together, we’re putting Lithuania’s innovation on the map! ?? Stay tuned for more updates as we continue empowering the Baltic startup ecosystem. #StartupLithuania #BalticStartups #StartupEcosystem ?? Anastasija Hadunkina Andrej Fadejev Virginia Rios Greta Miliauskien? Au?ra Grik?ait? Karolina Urbonait?

?? IAG welcomes new cohort to the Hangar 51 Accelerator 2024! Congratulations to the 13 startups selected to test their solutions across IAG, the parent company of British Airways, Iberia, Vueling Airlines, Aer Lingus, LEVEL Airlines, IAG Loyalty, and IAG Cargo. Plug and Play has supported IAG with sourcing startups for this year's program across IAG's innovation focus areas of ??sustainability, ??customer experience, ??airports and ??operations. Welcome to the 8th cohort - Aeon Blue, Aiir Innovations, beder, FlyORO, KeepFlying?, NexusLab, Noya, Oreyeon, Parloa, Tarmac Technologies, Tomorrow IO, Zero?, and ZestIoT! We are proud to be part of IAG’s innovation journey and look forward to seeing these projects take off! Read more here ???? https://pnptc.in/3CtMLUm Annalisa Gigante Jose Serrano Molina Nisha Basson-Mugnier Julie Dvorakova Michele Luperini Tommaso Fontirossi Rebecca Rosser Tomás Charlie Crawley Nik Munaretto Kieran Borrett