14/05/2014 - 2nd Strategic Innovation Network Workshop for substitution of Critical Raw Materials (Belgium)

The CRM_InnoNet project - funded by the European Commission under the FP7 programme - is organizing the 2nd Innovation Network Workshop in the field of substitution of Critical Raw Materials on the 14th of May 2014 in Brussels.

Special focus will be given to strategic sectors such as ICT, Energy and Transport with the presence of key speakers as well as participatory activities on different topics such as electric components, permanent-magnet based applications (motors and drivers), batteries and accumulators, high value alloys, photonics – high-end optics.

Who can attend?
The event is open for all stakeholders who are involved in the whole value chain of Critical Raw Materials and willing to exchange ideas and visions for enhancing the competitiveness of the EU R&D&I, industry and economy in the area of substitution of Critical Raw Materials.

Why to attend?
The 1st Innovation Network Workshop in Brussels on April 2013 was attended by more than 120 delegates representing 87 organizations inside and outside of the EU.
This 2nd event will:
• provide you with a unique networking opportunity with relevant stakeholders who are involved in the topic of substitution of critical raw materials (e.g. industry, academia, SMEs, coordinators of EU projects related to substitution of critical raw materials, etc.)
• provide an opportunity for your to input into the European substitution roadmaps.

When and Where?
The venue will be held on the 14th of May 2014 in the Diamant Conference & Business Centre- 80 Bd. A. Reyers LN- 1030 Brussels.

Further information:
https://cordis.europa.eu