On 14 May, the panel session “From Horizon Europe to Market: AEROSUB in Action” took place at the Alfândega do Porto during the SIM Conference, bringing together more than 30 participants to discuss the role of collaboration in turning innovation into real-world impact.
The session highlighted the importance of partnerships between research institutions, industry, and strategic funding in accelerating innovation and supporting the successful transition of cutting-edge technologies to the market. Throughout the discussion, one message stood out clearly: collaboration is essential to addressing future challenges and driving sustainable innovation.
The panel featured contributions from: Pedro Nuno Leite (INESC TEC), Maria Luis Mendes (Ocean Infinity), Francisco Soares Branco (EDP) and Andrea De Pascalis (JP DRONI Srl).
The discussion was moderated by André Alves Tooley from KPMG Portugal, who guided an engaging and insightful conversation on the opportunities and challenges involved in transforming European innovation projects into market-ready solutions.
AEROSUB’s participation in this session further reinforced the project’s commitment to fostering collaborative ecosystems capable of advancing technological innovation and generating tangible impact across the maritime and industrial sectors
