On July 2–3, 2025, Stockholm hosted an international meeting organized by InnoEnergy, dedicated to strategies for the effective implementation of breakthrough technologies developed at universities into the real economy.

The event was attended by innovation leaders, entrepreneurs from the deep-tech sector, investors, and representatives of the scientific community.

The Friends of InnoEnergy workshop covered the entire process of transition from the laboratory to the market – from identifying real-world applications for research results, through modeling scalable business models and attracting investors, to building lasting partnerships with industry and financial institutions.

Among the topics discussed were:
• Success factors for spin-off companies: the practical significance of research, team quality,
appropriate timing, and lessons learned from failures and successes,
• How to engage investors in the early stages of development: trust, the right narrative, and
preparation for financing rounds,
• Support from the InnoEnergy ecosystem – access to financing, business development
and international exposure,
• Case studies from Sweden: Altris and Nitrocapt – academic spin-offs with real
market impact,
• Success stories from the InnoEnergy portfolio: Stockholm Water Technology.

The event included a visit to Novatron, a groundbreaking Swedish startup developing an innovative approach to fusion energy. The meeting was a perfect example of how even the most ambitious ideas can be born in a laboratory and, thanks to the right partnerships, evolve into scalable market ventures.

The workshop ended with a round of interactive presentations at KTH Innovation, during which university teams presented case studies from their current commercialization projects. The meeting created a space for exchanging knowledge, comparing organizational models, fundraising strategies, and building partnerships with industry.

Polish perspective: strong academic and industrial representation:
The event was attended by representatives of the Polish innovation ecosystem, including:
University representatives:
• Marta Gorczowska, MSc, and Justyna Topolska, PhD, Eng. – AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow
• Paweł Maślak, PhD, Eng., and Anna Górecka, PhD, Eng. – Wrocław University of Science and Technology
• Łukasz Jakubski, MSc, Eng., and Prof. Tomasz Trawiński, PhD, Eng. – Silesian University of Technology
• Anna Budzanowska, PhD – Cracow University of Economics
• Marek Garniewski, CEO, ORLEN VC
• Stanisław Barański, Director of the Office for Sustainable Development and Energy Transformation, ORLEN S.A.