EIC Summit 2026

3 – 4 Jun 2026 | Brussels, Belgium

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Wednesday, 3 June 2026 | 11:00 - 13:00

EIC Multi-Procurers Day: "Innovation Procurement as a Superpower: Scaling Breakthrough Solutions Across Borders"

Location:Momentum Stage
  • Scaling
  • Innovation procurement

This session explores how Innovation Procurement can catalyse the commercialisation and cross-border scaling of cutting-edge health solutions across Europe.

Through a panel discussion bringing together key European Commission representatives, procurers, and innovators, the session will examine how procurement can enhance market access, reduce adoption barriers, and support the scaling of impactful healthcare innovations.

Speakers:

  • Ann-Sofie Rönnlund, Member of the Cabinet of EU Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation, Ms Ekaterina Zaharieva

  • Dr. Alberto Torresin, Coordinator of the Diagnostic Imaging and Radiotherapy Networks, Lombardy Region, Italy

  • Merel Boers, Director of Nicolab, EIC Innovator

  • Federica Zanca, EIC Programme Manager for Medical Technologies and AI in Healthcare

The discussion will be followed by a Multi-Procurer Day in in the health area , showcasing the actual power of Innovation Procurement. Five leading EIC innovators will present breakthrough technologies addressing critical healthcare challenges and engage directly with major European hospitals and procurers to explore adoption pathways.

Speaker:

3 speakers

  • consult

    Regione Lombardia, Università degli Studi di Milano, Physics Dep.

  • Co founder

    Nicolab

  • Programme Manager

    European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency

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Session location Momentum Stage