1. Industry 4.0

2. 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.

3. 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. .

4. 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

5. 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).