Tehnopol soovitab: How to build an international project consortium

Do you represent a technology park, research institute, accelerator, or innovation agency eager to expand your involvement in international EU-funded projects?

Join us for this exclusive online event designed specifically for innovation ecosystem players across Europe, who are looking to enhance their capacity for collaboration, partnership-building, and proposal development within EU frameworks such as Horizon Europe.

This session is part of a broader series of knowledge-sharing activities under the Ready2Scale project, aimed at strengthening innovation ecosystems through practical guidance, shared experiences, and targeted networking.

What to Expect: The formation of international consortia is a complex process that requires trust, alignment, and strategy. This event will highlight how experienced institutions lead and scale such collaborations, sharing tools, lessons learned, and hands-on experience from high-impact EU projects.

You’ll benefit from:
Strategic insights into how to initiate and build a consortium,
Examples of what works and what doesn’t in cross-border Partnerships,
Practical matchmaking opportunities for future calls,
A space to showcase your institution’s capabilities and meet like-minded partners.
The event includes a panel of ecosystem leaders, moderated breakout sessions, and a focus on knowledge sharingbetween institutions that regularly coordinate or participate in international projects.

Agenda
11:00 – 11:15

Finding Project Partners: Available Possibilities
Joanna Mazur (Horizontal Contact Point Western Poland)
11:15 – 11:45
Panel Discussion: Strategic Approaches to Building International Consortia
Moderator: Anna Tórz (CIVITTA)
Panelists: Joanna Bosiacka-Kniat (Poznan Science and Technology Park – PPNT, Poland),
Alessandro Craglia (European Business Angels Network – EBAN, Belgium),
Martin Gorosko (Tehnopol Science and Business Park, Estonia),
Reesi Lepa (CIVITTA EESTI AS, Estonia).
11:45 – 12:00
Matchmaking in Breakout Rooms
Facilitated by the panelists — connect directly with peers and explore possible project synergies.

Meet the Speakers:
Alessandro Craglia – Project Manager, EBAN
Alessandro has managed 12+ EU projects (over €30M) with 100+ international partners through the European Business Angel Network. He specializes in consortium building, proposal development, and investor-startup matchmaking within Ready2Scale, Women TechEU, and more.

Joanna Bosiacka-Kniat – Manager for Projects and Business Development, PPNT
Joanna is a seasoned EU project expert evaluator for European Commission, , evaluator for the European Commission, and trainer in proposal writing and project management. She has helped countless institutions succeed in framework programmes by supporting them through all phases of the project lifecycle.

Martin Gorosko – Head of Startup Services, Tehnopol Science and Business Park
With 15 years of experience supporting tech-based companies, Martin has worked with over 200 startups and scaleups, helping them expand internationally and raise capital. He has led and participated in numerous EU-funded projects focused on innovation and cross-border collaboration. Martin is also an early-stage investor and member of the Estonian Business Angels Association.

Reesi Lepa – Senior Expert, CIVITTA
Reesi brings 20 years of experience in managing startup ecosystems, innovation policy, and cross-border collaboration. Her work includes launching Digital Innovation Hubs and leading international matchmaking projects for SMEs and institutions.

Anna Tórz – Senior Project Manager, CIVITTA Estonia (Moderator)
An expert in innovation, entrepreneurship, and business support systems. She manages national and international projects connecting deep-tech startup ecosystems. As a dedicated startup mentor, she fosters long-term collaboration and helps build dynamic, innovation-driven communities.

Date & Time: May 8th, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (CEST)
Location: Online via MS Teams | Livestreamed on LinkedIn and Facebook
Register here: https://shorturl.at/WvtYl

The event is free of charge!

The event is organized as part of the Ready2Scale project: https://ready2scale.eu/ and by Horizontal Contact Point Western Poland https://www.gov.pl/web/hpkpz
Thanks to funding from the European Commission and the National Centre for Research and Development, participation in the event is free of charge.