Accelerating clean industrial deployment: insights, challenges, and opportunities

On 12 May 2026, a high-level event “Accelerating clean industrial deployment: insights, challenges, and opportunities” will take place in Brussels. The objective is to define and share a strategic vision for industrial decarbonisation in Europe and to identify concrete pathways for the effective deployment of innovation.

The event is organised by the EU-funded projects DIAMONDS4IF, LEADS, H2IF and 2DPLOY, in close collaboration with CINEA, DG CLIMA and DG RTD, and with the support of REALIZE.

As coordinator of the EU-funded projects DIAMONDS4IF and LEADS, PNO Innovation also plays a central role in this event.

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Why attend?

Participants will gain concrete insights to accelerate the deployment of their innovation projects and strengthen their role in Europe’s industrial decarbonisation in the context of the Clean Industrial Deal.

• Strategic insights into European innovation and decarbonisation policies
  Gain a clear understanding of EU priorities and funding mechanisms, based on the experience of the five CSA projects as well as contributions from EU institutions and industry representatives.
• Lessons learned and best practices from real projects
  Discover what works in Innovation Fund applications, which barriers commonly arise, and which approaches have proven effective in implementing decarbonisation strategies.
• Increased success rates in the Innovation Fund
  Understand the key factors that determine success and how to strengthen your applications.
• Alignment of your funding strategy
  Position your projects in line with EU expectations to improve your chances of securing funding.
• Access to key stakeholders and high-level networking
  Connect with decision-makers from EU institutions, industry and innovation projects, and build partnerships for financing, deployment and scaling.

The event is designed for CEOs, CFOs and project leaders who drive investment decisions and aim to scale innovative, low-carbon technologies.

Key topics

The event will focus on key areas of industrial transformation:

• Deployment and scaling of innovations for industrial decarbonisation in Europe
• Renewable energy
• Carbon Capture, Use and Storage (CCUS)
• Hydrogen and energy storage
• Low-carbon technologies for energy-intensive industries

Programme highlights

The full-day programme combines strategic insights with practical experience from industry and EU-funded projects:

• Keynote on the future of the Clean Industrial Deal
• Panel discussions on the innovation pipeline and real-life deployment pathways
• Breakout sessions with sectoral perspectives from industry
• Presentation of tools and support mechanisms to scale innovation

Panel 1 contributions:

• Silvia Colella (PNO Innovation, DIAMONDS4IF Consortium)
• Patrizia Bolognesi (PNO Innovation, DIAMONDS4IF Coordinator)
• Roberto Conti (PNO Innovation, LEADS Project Manager)
• Andrea Rausa (PNO Innovation, LEADS Coordinator)

Together, they will share insights on best practices, key bottlenecks and lessons learned from R&I projects, with a focus on successful pathways towards deployment and access to funding.

Event details

Date: 12 May 2026
Time: 09:00 – 17:00
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Brussels City, Rue Gineste 3, Brussels, 1210

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If your organisation is developing innovative technologies and aims to contribute to the EU’s climate goals, this event offers a unique opportunity to connect with key stakeholders and identify concrete next steps for deployment.

Secure your place and connect with leading decision-makers from industry and EU institutions.

Additional information

• Participation: free of charge (registration required)
• Recording: The event will be recorded and made available on the “Innovation Fund DIAMONDS” YouTube channel