Industry 4.0

This is certainly good, but not enough. GOOD NEWS The startup culture is now percolating into European large corporations This is certainly good, but not enough.

Large corporates represent only a fraction of the European economy. GOOD NEWS Large corporates represent only a fraction of the European economy. We can’t overlook the key role played by smaller, more traditional mid-cap companies, especially in traditional sectors such as manufacturing. .

Industry 4.0 is just another slogan GOOD NEWS Such companies could hugely benefit from startup collaboration To fully embrace the Potential of: Digital Big Data IOT Cloud Computing 3D Printing . But for many of them Industry 4.0 is just another slogan

GOOD NEWS DG GROW (EASME/COSME 2017/017) launched a pilot and blueprint approach to matchmaking for mid-size companies to be exposed to Open Innovation and effectively engage with startups . Goal: foster innovation by stimulating and implementing startup-corporate collaboration . Platform run by Mind the Bridge with the support of ESN (European Startup Network).