EIT Digital strengthens its leadership in innovation with a strategic agreement with PNICube

The partnership will also build on the strength of EIT Digital’s SPIN programmes - SPIN Explore and SPIN Rise - which are specifically designed to address the lab-to-market gap that hinders many research-based innovations in Europe. These programmes aim to equip researchers with entrepreneurial tools and provide a structured pathway to commercializing groundbreaking ideas.

SPIN Explore is a five-week online course covering the essentials of entrepreneurship, from intellectual property management to crafting compelling narratives for non-scientific audiences. Running from October to November 2024, this programme targets researchers at any stage of their career who are interested in understanding the commercialization potential of their work. Meanwhile, SPIN Rise offers a more intensive three-month hybrid programme, combining advanced training with access to EIT Digital’s extensive network of industry experts, venture builders, and IP specialists.

Through initiatives like SPIN, EIT Digital is bridging the gap between academic research and industry needs, creating a pipeline of deep-tech startups poised for success in global markets. The SPIN programmes complement the goals of PNICube’s competitions by equipping winners with the tools to scale their innovations effectively.

The Memorandum of Understanding reflects a shared vision: positioning Europe as a global leader in technology while creating an inclusive and competitive future.

"This partnership exemplifies what can be achieved when academia and industry come together with a shared goal," said Menna. "We’re not just supporting startups; we’re building an ecosystem where talent, ideas, and resources converge to create long-term value for Europe."

For more information about EIT Digital’s SPIN programmes, visit www.eitdigital.eu/spin