23 September, 15:30–17:00 CEST | Online | Free and in English
Mario Draghi’s report on the future of European competitiveness confirmed what many in technology-driven innovation already knew: Europe has underperformed in digital transformation. Despite world-class education, research, and entrepreneurial talent, we often fail to translate these into globally successful companies. If this continues, we risk becoming a museum of industrial progress rather than a driver of its future.
Now is the time to focus on deeptech—a domain where Europe still has the potential to lead, and where many of our societal and environmental challenges can be addressed. But research and talent alone are not enough. We must improve our ability to turn innovation into commercially viable ventures at scale.
Venture Building is emerging as a critical complement to traditional university tech transfer and early-stage acceleration. But what does it actually mean in practice? What are the common pitfalls, and how can we build companies that thrive?
Join us for the third edition of THINGS eXplore™ Venture Building, where we will explore these questions with experts who are building real companies in real ecosystems.
Why Attend
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Gain insight from practitioners engaged in hands-on venture building.
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Understand the key challenges and success factors in building deeptech companies.
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Connect with peers and professionals committed to strengthening European competitiveness.
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Learn more about our emerging European Venture Building community, including a dedicated LinkedIn group for ongoing exchange.
Confirmed Speakers
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Sandra Jernström, Venture Builder, KTH Innovation (Sweden)
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Amir Eldad, Managing Director, A2E Partners (Israel)
Additional speakers will be announced shortly.
Event Information
Date: Monday, 23 September 2025
Time: 15:30–17:00 CEST
Location: Online (Zoom)
Language: English
Cost: Free
Recording: The session will be recorded and may be published on THINGS’ YouTube channel. Only speakers will be visible in the recording. Please use your full name when joining the event.
Registration
The event is open to all, but registration is required.
Registration link
Contact
For questions, suggestions, or if you wish to become a member of our community, please contact:
Magnus Melander
Email: magnus@thingstockholm.com
Phone: +46 70 230 72 51
