Fifteen EIC-backed companies to exhibit at MWC Barcelona 2024 as ITF 3.0 programme continues international push
- ›Fifteen companies supported by the European Innovation Council will exhibit at the EIC Pavilion during MWC Barcelona 2024 from 26 to 29 February.
- ›The delegation represents sectors such as telecommunications, robotics and automation, blockchain, security, IoT, 3D and quantum technologies.
- ›EIC ITF 3.0 provides onboarding, pre-departure briefings, coaching and matchmaking to help participants convert visibility into business opportunities.
- ›The EIC is also sending 12 T2M Venture Building projects to 4YFN with scheduled talks, roundtables and showcases focused on turning research into commercial ventures.
- ›Trade fairs can deliver exposure but measurable commercial impact depends on follow up, product-market fit, regulatory readiness and adequate sales capacity.
EIC at MWC Barcelona 2024: what to expect from the ITF 3.0 delegation
From 26 to 29 February 2024 the European Innovation Council will host a delegation of 15 EIC-funded companies at the EIC Pavilion during MWC Barcelona. The roster spans multiple technology domains including telecommunications, robotics, blockchain, security, the Internet of Things, 3D and quantum technologies. The appearance is positioned as both a showcase of European deep tech and as an opportunity for the selected companies to open commercial discussions with potential partners and investors from across the connectivity ecosystem.
The event and the EIC Pavilion logistics
MWC Barcelona is the global trade fair for the mobile communications and telecom industry. It convenes operators, vendors, regulators, investors and startups. The EIC Pavilion will be located in the 4YFN area, Hall 8.1, Booth 8.1A20. The EIC delegation is scheduled to attend a programme of onsite activities aimed at maximising visibility and business matching opportunities.
Participating companies
The selected companies were announced by the EIC and cover a range of European countries. The programme stresses personalised support and logistical preparation for participants. Below is the list provided by the EIC.
| Company | Country |
| BILLON DIGITAL SERVICES | Poland |
| Cardlab Innovation ApS | Denmark |
| CINFO CONTENIDOS INFORMATIVOS PERSONALIZADOS SL | Spain |
| Codership | Finland |
| COMPIRA LABS LTD | Israel |
| CyRaCo GmbH | Germany |
| DRONE HOPPER, S.L. | Spain |
| EXCESS ENGINEERING AS | Norway |
| IGNION SL | Spain |
| ManoMotion AB | Sweden |
| MYSPHERA SL | Spain |
| NIL TECHNOLOGY APS | Denmark |
| SELUXIT APS | Denmark |
| SettleMint NV | Belgium |
| VAULTREE LIMITED | Ireland |
EIC Tech to Market Venture Building at 4YFN and MWC
In parallel to the ITF 3.0 delegation, the EIC Tech to Market Venture Building Programme will have its own presence at 4YFN. A subset of EIC Pathfinder and Transition projects that are undergoing venture building will showcase technologies, participate in a fireside chat and take part in a roundtable and networking session.
| Project | Short description |
| 3P-Tec | Advances three-parent breeding technology to produce climate-resilient crops by speeding the development of three-parent plants. |
| ASTEASIER | Develops engineered microalgae production and extraction methods to create sustainable bio-based products such as astaxanthin and omega-3. |
| CATCHER | Works on converting atmospheric humidity into electrical power with the aim of optimising and scaling the conversion for grid suitability. |
| ChipScope | Proposes a new optical superresolution approach using nanoLED arrays to achieve superresolution by spatially resolved illumination. |
| EndoSolve | Develops a digital biomarker and diagnostic test for endometriosis with preclinical and exploratory human study results so far. |
| LUMINOUS | Studies and models observable aspects of consciousness using information theoretic approaches applied to electromagnetic brain signals. |
| Nanowings | Creates nanocoatings with anti-icing and anti-fouling properties to improve wind turbine performance and durability. |
| PRISMA | Develops a closed-loop artificial pancreas that continuously measures glucose and delivers precise multi-hormone dosing. |
| REDCAP | Aims to deliver a hybrid supercapacitor that combines Li-ion energy density with supercapacitor power and cyclability. |
| SpiNNode | Adapts the SpiNNaker neuromorphic platform to edge systems for real-time, low-latency and energy efficient AI from cloud to edge. |
| SuperClean | Upscales plasma-based membrane surface treatments to develop superhydrophobic membranes for industrial wastewater treatment. |
| TAONas-LUAD | Prepares antisense oligonucleotide technology for clinical validation as a targeted treatment for lung adenocarcinoma. |
What participation can deliver and what it cannot
Trade fairs like MWC and 4YFN offer high visibility, the possibility to meet decision makers and a forum for validating value propositions under live market conditions. The EIC emphasises that ITF 3.0 combines onsite exposure with coaching, matchmaking and follow-up support. At the same time evaluation of impact requires caution. Public communications often highlight striking anecdotes such as a company doubling sales or closing many deals after a show. Those claims need careful attribution because successful commercial outcomes typically require sustained sales follow up, product readiness, regulatory clearance and appropriate pricing strategy.
How to follow up or contact the EIC for MWC participation
The EIC Community platform hosts the calls, event pages and stories for ITF 3.0 and T2M Venture Building. The EIC also provides a Community Helpdesk for programme questions. For enquiries related to the MWC participation the EIC recommended selecting the category labelled "EVENT - EIC ITF Programme - MWC 2024" when contacting the helpdesk. The T2M projects and ITF participants will be present in Hall 8.1 at the locations indicated by the EIC.
Context on the EIC and the EU innovation ecosystem
The European Innovation Council is the EU instrument for supporting breakthrough and deep tech ventures through a combination of grants, blended financing and business acceleration services. The EIC is implemented operationally by agencies such as the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency during the current programming period. Trade fair and venture building activities are part of the non-grant business acceleration portfolio intended to help EIC awardees move from lab prototypes to paying customers and scaled deployments.
Public support can improve market access and credibility. At the same time sustained commercial scaling usually depends on private investment, robust go to market teams and regulatory navigation. Watchlists for policymakers and programme managers include ensuring that public interventions do not encourage premature scaling or unsustainable spending on events instead of customer acquisition.
This article retains the substantive information provided by the EIC announcement and adds context on typical benefits and limitations of trade fair programmes. The EIC notes that this information is offered for knowledge sharing and does not represent the official view of the European Commission. For detailed programme rules, open calls and official contact points consult the EIC Community platform and the EIC helpdesk.