KETMarket will join EVITA at the DLG Feldtage 2026 on 16 and 17 June to discuss sustainable agriculture, innovation and technology transfer. EVITA’s E-VITA technology offers a purely physical seed treatment process that eliminates pathogens on the seed surface, reduces the need for chemical seed dressings and supports improved crop yields. Together, EVITA and KETMarket are working to bring such innovations into practical use faster by supporting funding, market entry, partner access and technology commercialisation for agricultural businesses and innovators.
A strong funding proposal depends on the right consortium. For R&D managers, innovation teams and project coordinators, finding suitable partners can be one of the most time-consuming steps in proposal preparation. KETMarket’s PartnerRequest helps organisations define required expertise, technology focus areas, project objectives and partner roles, making partner discovery more targeted and efficient. By reaching relevant companies, research institutes, universities and innovation stakeholders, KETMarket supports stronger consortium structures for national and European funding opportunities.
Convert2Green has reached its final review milestone, marking an important step for low-carbon and circular material innovation in Europe. During a two-day review at the National Technical University of Athens and Lavrion Technological Cultural Park, the project partners reflected on results supporting European SMEs in bringing sustainable materials closer to market. Key outcomes include materials validated at TRL6–7, a potential GWP reduction of more than 20%, 18 SME pilot cases across sectors such as textiles, medical packaging, plastics and flexible electronics, 116 accessible R&D and business services, and five industrial demonstrators. Led by KETMarket, Convert2Green will continue as an innovation network supporting SMEs, startups, researchers and companies from development to deployment. The aim remains to speed up commercialisation while strengthening European value chains and making eco-friendly products achievable in Europe.
Finding the right partners is often critical for successful funding applications. KETMarket Partner Requests help project coordinators, companies and researchers identify suitable collaboration partners directly within relevant funding calls. Instead of relying only on existing networks, emails or LinkedIn outreach, users can present their needs clearly and become visible to a broader innovation community.
KETMarket has introduced a new membership structure designed for R&D leaders, companies, institutes and universities. The memberships help innovators gain visibility, access funding insights, find project partners and connect with Europe’s innovation community more efficiently. From free technology showcase options to advanced consulting and matchmaking support, KETMarket helps members spend less time searching and more time building successful R&D projects.
KETMarket’s Fraunhofer IAP webinar explored whether bio-based plastics are ready for real industrial scale. With over 20 participants, the session presented practical examples including PBS shampoo bottles, thermoformed dairy cups, PLA films, industrial processing routes and circular material solutions. The key message: bio-based materials are no longer only lab concepts — they are being tested, processed and validated under real industrial conditions.