In this iTalk, Claudia Caparelli, Head of Innovation at the Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), will present how CNPEM serves as a platform for disruptive innovation and international co-development.

The session will explore how CNPEM integrates world-class scientific infrastructure with industrial collaboration to accelerate the development of disruptive technologies. Participants will gain insight into how the institution supports talent development, fosters connections between research and market applications, and strengthens national industry in strategic sectors.

Drawing on practical examples, the speaker will highlight CNPEM’s role in advancing frontier areas such as energy, materials, and biotechnology, while also demonstrating how its model enables opportunities for global co-development aligned with shared technological and societal challenges. The focus will be on understanding how integrated innovation ecosystems can drive impact across borders and sectors.

Join us on 1st of July, 14:30-15:30 CET to explore how collaborative platforms like CNPEM contribute to building the future through disruptive innovation and international cooperation.

This session is part of the iTalks on Government Innovation series, hosted by the European Commission Digital Innovation Lab, showcasing practical approaches to public sector innovation and policy development across Europe.

Agenda:

• 14:30 – 14:40 Welcome by the European Commission’s Digital Innovation Lab
• 14:40 – 15:10 Presentation by speakers
• 15:10 – 15:30 Q&A

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