Bridging the gap: Academia, startups and industry in Europe’s security innovation landscape

08 Oct 2025
Roundtable 1
Roundtables
Europe’s security innovation ecosystem is brimming with research, ideas, and entrepreneurial energy but how do we better connect these pieces? How can startups thrive in highly regulated environments? What role does creativity play when strict standards meet agility? And how can venture capital, public institutions, and industry learn from one another to translate scientific breakthroughs into commercially viable and societally relevant solutions?
Speakers
Andrea Frahm
Andrea Frahm, Director - Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers