Strengthening resilience: sustainable technologies for post-crisis infrastructure recovery

The objective of this session is to showcase innovative sustainable technologies developed by European SMEs for post-crisis recovery and foster collaboration between technology providers, strategic planners, and crisis managers, making sustainability a cornerstone of European resilience and sovereignty.

In a world of escalating crises, geopolitical tensions, cyber threats, and natural disasters, restoring critical infrastructure rapidly and sustainably is a strategic imperative. Recovery solutions must combine speed, cost-efficiency, environmental responsibility, and operational independence to safeguard Europe’s security and autonomy.

This pitching session will present action-ready technologies designed for immediate deployment to reestablish crucial facilities: buildings, roads, bridges, energy and water systems, or communication networks damaged, destroyed or contaminated under extreme conditions. These are not preventive measures but innovative approaches for urgent recovery, either tested in real-world scenarios or validated at TRL 7–8 and ready for large-scale deployment.

Grounded in frugal engineering, local resource use, and circular economy principles, the solutions align with European strategic autonomy goals and Cluster 3 priorities on Civil Security for Society, focusing on resilience, secure local supply chains, and technologies that protect citizens and critical assets.

Expected solutions combine robustness under harsh conditions, rapid deployability, and scalability while leveraging local resources to minimize dependency and strengthen autonomy. From mobile energy units and water purification systems to modular construction and AI-driven infrastructure monitoring, these technologies redefine how Europe responds to crises.

Target Audience: Industrial and R&D leaders, construction and infrastructure companies, energy and water facility operators, technology integrators, public authorities, crisis managers, and European investors.