MateriNex Innovation Marketplace

10 October 2025

MateriNex are pleased to announce our upcoming Innovation Marketplace, a networking and matchmaking event designed to connect academic researchers and innovative companies with a shared ambition: to co-create impactful research projects.

Purpose

This event is your gateway to forming strong research-industry partnerships in preparation for our next Project Call 10.2025 . The focus will be on ideas that align with our three strategic innovation topics, ensuring relevance and potential for high-impact collaboration.

Programme

08:30 – 14:00 Network & Inspiration

Connect with peers, explore new ideas, and spark exciting collaborations.

08:30 -11:30 Breakfast and refreshments 

Plenary Sessions 

10:00 - 10:45 

Yiannis Pontikes, Associate Professor Faculty of Engineering Science, KU Leuven, Talk: Designing Sustainable Binders Computationally

11:00 - 12:00 

ICON - Clinic : Book your slot at the welcome desk and discover the ins and outs of ICON projects.

12: 30 - 13-30  Sandwich Lunch

14:00 End of Programme

Registration

Participation is free, but registration is required. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the right partners.

Register Now and Find your Match: https://events.conversationstarter.net/e/materinex25

Event location - SilverSquare Antwerp