Wednesday, 10 June 2026 | 16:00 - 16:30
Panel Discussion: From Subsidy to Sustainability: How EDIHs Can Attract Paying Clients
Encouraging EDIHs to reflect on financial sustainability by sharing experiences of attracting paying clients and reducing reliance on public funding. The session explores ways to strengthen demand, co-funding and viable business models for more resilient, market-oriented hubs.
Speakers:
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Malgorzata Nikowska, Head of Unit, European Commission
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Hedi Karray, Programme Manager for Artificial Intelligence, European Innovation Council and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Executive Agency
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Ger van den Kerkhof, Coordinator, DIGITALIS (Belgium)
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Katja Mohar Bastar, Coordinador, EDIH DIGI-SI (Slovenia)
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Jennifer Baker, Moderator and presenter