General Industry meeting BigScience.NL
14-10-2024
General Industry meeting BigScience.NL
14 October 2024 at the MECC in Maastricht
This general industry meeting at the MECC in Maastricht was focused on getting companies informed about the developments at the various Big Science organisations. Organised specifically in Maastricht to connect with companies in the region. We met quite a few new companies due to the effort of the local business developers spreading the news about this event in their network.
First a general presentation about the BigScience.NL network and her activities was given. Finishing with the news that the next Big Science Business Forum will be organised at the MECC at the end of October 2026! Look at this page for the trailer, further information and how to sign up for the newsletter: https://www.bsbf2026.org/
The present Industrial Liaison Officers presented the opportunities at their organisations and the Big Science organisation for which they are responsible. Many opportunities were presented. These can be reviewed in the presentations on this page. For any questions please reach out to the ILO.
After the coffee break two companies presented an open and honest view on their approach and experience in working with Big Science organisations. Clearly, one must be well prepared and make clear choices on which projects and tenders to aim for. They must align very well with your own core competences and goals.
After the drinks, a tour was organised to the ET-pathfinder to have a look at the facility that is built to test the technologies that are under development for the future Einstein Telescope.
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