Hack & Match is a collaborative format designed to connect SMEs facing specific challenges with solution providers, tech experts, and researchers across Europe.
Through a combination of “hackathon-style” problem-solving and targeted matchmaking, participants work together to co-create innovative solutions, explore new partnerships, and accelerate the adoption of advanced technologies.
The format encourages cross-sector collaboration and creates a space where practical needs meet cutting-edge expertise.
Our inaugural Hack&Match event which took place in February 2025, focused on Advanced Materials, bringing together innovators and SMEs to collaborate on cutting-edge solutions.
This initiative connected solution providers with European companies seeking innovative approaches to challenges in this sector. The event attracted a diverse range of participants, including researchers, startups, SMEs, and innovation hubs, all collaborating to co-develop actionable solutions.
The success of this event underscores the importance of collaborative innovation in addressing industry-specific challenges.
