2025: EIC Innovation Procurement Pitching Session powered by SPIN4EIC

Wednesday 19 March

12:30 14:00

Meeting Hall

Innovative energy systems and sustainable district heating solutions

The European Innovation Council (EIC) Innovation Procurement Programme powered by SPIN4EIC, is hosting a high-impact matchmaking event focused on addressing the City of Vaasa’s needs for cutting-edge solutions in high-temperature heat pumps for energy systems and district heating.

With a network of over 6,000 of Europe’s most innovative deep-tech start-ups and SMEs, the EIC has selected top innovators to present their groundbreaking sustainable solutions. These chosen companies will have the exclusive opportunity to pitch in front of the City of Vaasa and a diverse audience of public and private buyers looking for next-generation energy solutions.

This event will serve as a dynamic platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange, enabling innovators to showcase their expertise while gaining valuable insights into the sector’s evolving needs.

Organizers:

City of Vaasa
EIC Innovation Procurement Programme powered by SPIN4EIC

Programme and speakers:

Welcome and introductions
- David Brunelleschi, SPIN4EIC Community Manager
- Vassilis Tsanidis, Innovation procurement advisor at EISMEA and Project officer of the SPIN4EIC initiative
- Paolo Bondavalli, Programme manager for advanced materials for energy at EISMEA
Presentation of the challenge: Innovative energy systems and sustainable district heating solutions
- Suvi Aho, Strategy and district service manager at City of Vaasa
Pitching session with EIC innovators
- BlueHeart Energy, Roel Koetzier – Business Developer
- Magment, Mauricio Esguerra – CEO and co-founder
- Mitis, Michel Delanaye – CEO and founder
- Otechos, Tallak Bakken – Sales and Marketing Manager
- ToCircle, Nikolai Slettebø – CEO