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META Group @metagroup.bsky.social · 8d

📅 9 Oct 2025 (10:00–11:00): join the European IP Helpdesk info session on IP Valorisation Along the Innovation Journey. META Group partner projects Booster, @impac3t-ip.bsky.social & @iam4re.bsky.social will be there!
👉 Register: register.gotowebinar.com/register/715...
#KnowledgeValorisation

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META Group @metagroup.bsky.social · 10d

Join the upcoming IASP webinar on the challenges and opportunities facing Women Business Angels and hear from META Group's Francesca Natali on her experiences
➡️ 06/10 at 14:00 CEST!
➡️ Find out more: www.iasp.ws/Activities/E...

#BusinessAngels #NoUseNoImpact #WomenInvestors

META Group @metagroup.bsky.social · 17d

The EIT Culture & Creativity is surveying how investors engage with Cultural & Creative Sectors, to better understand the perspectives and capacities of investors.💡 Take part in the survey now: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...
👉 Deadline: 30/09/2025
#CCSI #ImpactInvestment #EITCultureAre

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META Group @metagroup.bsky.social · 22d

Our CEO Alessia Melasecche Germini will introduce Booster at the next info session on 24/09 @ 11:00! A great way of learning about the services, hear from a beneficiary, & send in your questions during the Q&A!
Register here 👉 ec.europa.eu/research/par...
#HorizonEU #ResearchImpact #EUresearch

META Group @metagroup.bsky.social · 23d

We're at the #RiDays2025 in Brussels 🇪🇺 Commissioner Zaharieva called for more R&I funding + a Europe where startups thrive on risk-taking & ambition. The EU initiative Booster is working in exactly that space, helping EU projects go from research 2 impact. Learn more at the #ChooseEurope booth!

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META Group @metagroup.bsky.social · Sep 3

What does it really mean for research to have #impact?

In our latest article, we explore how impact is defined, assessed and why it matters for the future of EU research policy: www.meta-group.com/how-is-impac...

#NoUseNoImpact #Innovation #ResearchImpact

European Commission unveils proposal for next R&I budget& innovation event

The European Commission has unveiled the long-awaited proposal for the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) of the EU (2028-2034).

www.meta-group.com

META Group @metagroup.bsky.social · Aug 14

🔍 How would you define ‘'Exploitation'' in Research & Innovation (R&I)? The way we see it, exploitation is the critical step where research results move beyond the lab and begin to create impact.
#ResearchImpact #Innovation #Exploitation #HorizonEurope #ScienceForSociety

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META Group @metagroup.bsky.social · Jul 30

Are you an early-stage investor? 📣 EIT Culture & Creativity, with Business Angels Europe, is surveying how investors engage with Cultural & Creative Sectors.
🗓️ Deadline: Sept 15, 2025
💡 Get the final report!
🔗 forms.cloud.microsoft/e/Ju0FsE4nkb
#CCSI #ImpactInvestment #EITCulture

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META Group @metagroup.bsky.social · Jul 29

‘Impact’ is a much bandied-about word these days in the R&I landscape, but what does it actually mean and how can it be achieved? 🔍 We’ve delved into the question for you here: www.meta-group.com/can-impact-b...
#NoUseNoImpact #Innovation #ResearchImpact

Can impact be more than just a concept? - META Group

What does ‘impact’ mean, and how can it be achieved? With 30 years of experience, META Group is ideally suited to answer this question.

www.meta-group.com

META Group @metagroup.bsky.social · Jul 24

Mark your calendars! 📅 This December, join ESIL’s Annual Conference to hear from leading innovation actors on how #BusinessAngels can boost EU innovation & competitiveness. Panel discussions, pitches, workshops and more.

➡️ Secure your spot here: www.europeanesil.eu/event/angels...
#AngelInvesting

ESIL Annual Event: Business Angels and Deeptech - ESIL

Discover how Business Angels & innovation actors play a central role in making tech projects go from idea to market impact internationally

www.europeanesil.eu

META Group @metagroup.bsky.social · Jul 22

🔍 Find out how Booster can help you take your research project to the next level with these 8 key info session takeaways 👉 www.horizonresultsbooster.eu/News/newsIte...

#ResearchImpact #HorizonEU #EUfunded

META Group @metagroup.bsky.social · Jul 17

🚀 Big news for R&I: the European Commission has proposed nearly doubling #HorizonEU to €175B under the new €409B #CompetitivenessFund, keeping it standalone & focused on excellence, innovation & competitiveness. #MFF #ChooseEurope #Science4EU

Read more here: ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

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META Group @metagroup.bsky.social · Jul 15

For 30+ years, we’ve worked with researchers, innovators, investors & institutions driving real change. Whether scaling up research or launching ventures, we’re here to grow with you.
👉 www.meta-group.com/solutions/
#NoUseNoImpact #Innovation #ResearchImpact

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META Group @metagroup.bsky.social · Jul 8

Looking for insights into R&I news and EU projects generating real change? Subscribe to our newsletters:
🟠 META Group Global News
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Access stories, events, interesting reads & more: meta-group.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

#NoUseNoImpact #Innovation #ResearchImpact

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META Group @metagroup.bsky.social · Jul 2

Intellectual property and licensing are often overlooked, but they’re key to turning research into impact. Through @impac3t-ip.bsky.social & @iam4re.bsky.social, we help create an environment for smarter IP choices that boost value, investment & collaboration. www.meta-group.com/impact-stori...

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META Group @metagroup.bsky.social · Jun 25

#SRE2025 wraps up today in Warsaw. From opening remarks to moderating expert panels, our CEO Alessia Melasecche Germini states: “SRE is where policy meets innovation to shape Europe’s security future”. Read our full recap 👉 www.meta-group.com/news/meta-gr...

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META Group @metagroup.bsky.social · Jun 24

META Group CEO, Alessia Melasecche Germini, opens #SRE2025 in Warsaw! Kicking off two days of vital talks on EU innovation, resilience & strategic autonomy in civil security.
#SecurityResearch #EUInnovation

META Group @metagroup.bsky.social · Jun 18

Last chance to join the Booster info session, which will be kicking off shortly at 11:00 today! Register and watch it here: ec.europa.eu/research/par...

#HorizonEU #EUfunded #EUresearch

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META Group @metagroup.bsky.social · Jun 17

📢 Don’t miss out on tomorrow's Booster info session, from 11:00-12:00 CEST. META Group CEO Alessia Melasecche Germini will be presenting the services and answering questions during a live Q&A!

Register here now: ec.europa.eu/research/par...

#Innovation #ResearchImpact #HorizonEurope #HorizonEU

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META Group @metagroup.bsky.social · Jun 11

🚨 @hyscale-eu.bsky.social is looking for an IP expert for an audit of key results: patent landscape, market intel & IP strategy. Must have EU project experience + fluent English. Apply by 20 June! www.hyscale.eu/2025/06/10/h... #CleanEnergy

HYScale open call: Intellectual Property (IP) expert wanted - HYScale

HYScale is looking for experienced Intellectual Property (IP) professionals to support the project’s innovation pathway. In collaboration with our exploitation, dissemination and communication partner...

www.hyscale.eu

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META Group @metagroup.bsky.social · Jun 10

Join us at the #EUSEW2025 Energy Fair! We're showcasing innovative clean energy projects at the stand "EU Clean Energy Projects: Innovations and Impact". We’re proud to be representing: Booster, ESIL, @hyscale-eu.bsky.social, eco2fuel , NAHV! See you there!

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widerAdvance Facility @wideradvance.bsky.social · Jun 5

Valorisation = turning knowledge into real-world value💡
Recap of #KnowledgeValorisationDay now online 👉 www.wideradvance.eu/news/turning...
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#widerAdvanceFacility #HorizonEU #Widening @sciencebusiness.net @metagroup.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu

Turning Knowledge into Impact

widerAdvance Facility - Turn your results into real-world impact

www.wideradvance.eu

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META Group @metagroup.bsky.social · Jun 5

📢 Just a few days left until the ESIL workshop! Register now to learn more about funding tech projects & startups at international level + the role #BusinessAngels can play.

Access the list of speakers, agenda and registration form here: www.europeanesil.eu/news/online-...

Funding technology projects and startups at international level: role of Business Angels and other Innovation actors - ESIL

Discover how Business Angels & innovation actors play a central role in making tech projects go from idea to market impact internationally

www.europeanesil.eu

META Group @metagroup.bsky.social · Jun 3

📢 The @wideradvance.bsky.social Open Call is now live until 31/07! Great opportunity for #HorizonEU & #H2020 beneficiaries in Widening Countries and Outermost Regions to strengthen their research impact & innovation capacity. Details and application ➡️ wideradvance.eu

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META Group @metagroup.bsky.social · May 27

META Group supports EU researchers in turning results into real impact💡

Through Booster to DEDEP.eu & @wideradvance.bsky.social, we help boost visibility, uptake & exploitation of research outcomes.

You can learn more about it here: www.meta-group.com/impact-stori...

#NoUseNoImpact

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