SPIN for NEST
An exclusive opportunity for 25 visionary researchers.
Turn your research into real‑world impact with SPIN for NEST
NEST – Network for Energy Sustainable Transition, one of the 14 major partnership projects selected by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR) to fund cutting-edge sustainable energy initiatives, launches a specialised training programme for researchers in collaboration with 28DIGITAL starting 24th November.
Programme value: €80.000, fully funded by NEST.
Applications open
13th October
Applications close
17th November
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
Programme
Kick-off
24th November
Expert Online Training
6 weeks,
~3-4
hours/week
commitment
Final In-Person
Bootcamp
3-days experience in a European innovation hub in Lisbona
Certification
Validated by the
28DIGITAL Label
quality seal
Detailed Schedule
Week 1
European Strategic Priorities for the Energy Transition | 25 November 2025 11:30 – 13:00
Speaker: Agnieszka Widuto, Policy Analyst at the European Parliament Research Service
Powering the Future: Venture Capital Trends and Investment Strategies in Energy | 28 November 2025 11:30 – 13:00
Speaker: Jonas Bergqvist, Investment Manager at Almi Invest Green Tech
Week 2
From Idea to Impact: Applying the KTH Innovation Readiness Level Model | 2 December 2025 11:30 – 13:00
Speaker: Eva Halén, Business Development Coach, KTH Innovation
Fertilising the Future: Journey of a Breakthrough Energy Fellow from Lab to Spinoff | 5 December 2025 11:30 – 13:00
Speaker: Mattia Saccoccio – CTO and Co-Founder, Nitrovolt
Week 3
Mapping Key Stakeholders, Supply Chains, and Value Creation Opportunities | 13 January 2026 11:30 – 13:00
Speaker: Alicia Carrasco – CEO, Olivoenergy
From Concept to Market: Analysing and Validating Sustainable Energy Opportunities | 16 January 2026 11:30 – 13:00
Speaker: Asier Rufino – Fondatore e CEO, Tecnalia Ventures
Week 4
How to Identify Protectable Elements of your Research and Early IP Strategies | 20 January 2026 11:30 – 13:00
Speaker: Matteo Mozzi – Partner – Italian and European Patent Attorney, Jacobacci & Partners
Developing Robust Intellectual Property Strategies in the Sustainable Energy Context | 22 January 2026 11:30 – 13:00
Speaker Matteo Mozzi – Partner – Italian and European Patent Attorney, Jacobacci & Partners
Week 5
Collaborating for Impact: How Industry Partners with Energy Researchers and Startups | 27 January 2026 11:30 – 13:00
Speaker: Andrea Bottinelli – Corporate Venture Capital Investor, A2A Life Ventures
Inside Corporate Innovation: How a Global Energy Company Drives the Transition | 30 January 2026 11:30 – 13:00
Speaker: Innovation Zone Team – Terna
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Week 6
Communicating Complex Research with Clarity and Impact | 3 February 2026 11:30 – 13:00
Speaker: Francesca Santoro – Full Professor Neuroelectronic Interfaces, RWTH Aachen
Value Proposition Design: Making Research Matter to Investors, Industry, and Society | 6 February 2026 11:30 – 13:00
Speaker: Johanna Barnbeck – Fondatrice, Spread the Nerd
10-12 February 2026 Lisbon, Portugal
28DIGITAL will collaborate with BGI, a leading Portuguese innovation accelerator and ecosystem builder, to connect participants with the local innovation community. Together, 28DIGITAL and BGI will create an intensive learning environment that helps researchers translate their ideas into viable commercial pathways, from early opportunity validation to potential venture creation.
Objectives
- Refine value propositions and pitches through live feedback.
- Gain insights into how companies scout for innovation and collaboration potential.
- Validate projects through interactive case work and stakeholder sessions.
- Leave with a clear roadmap and actionable next steps toward engagement, funding, or validation.
Agnieszka Widuto – Energy Policy Expert at the European Parliament
Jonas Bergqvist – Investment Manager at Almi GreenTech
Eva Halén – Business Coach at KTH Innovation
Mattia Saccoccio – CTO & co-founder of NitroVolt
Alicia Carrasco – CEO of Olivoenergy
Asier Rufino – Founder & CEO of Tecnalia Ventures
Matteo Mozzi – Partner at Jacobacci & Partners
Andrea Bottinelli – Corporate VC Investor at A2A Life Ventures
Francesca Santoro – Professor of Neuroelectronics at RWTH Aachen
Johanna Barnbeck – Founder of Spread the Nerd
- true (total) value: €80.000 – comprehensive training, mentoring, bootcamp and strategic support, all included;
- only 25 places available – a rigorous selection process to ensure excellence;
- developed by 28DIGITAL, a leading European innovation powerhouse with a proven track record in launching start-ups, transferring technologies and building industrial collaborations.
- 6 weeks of online training with experts in IP valorisation, strategic development, business modelling and sustainability;
- one-to-one mentoring, guiding you step by step to turn your research into a market-ready project;
- 3-day in-person bootcamp at a European innovation hub in Lisbona: networking, expert feedback and a sharp value proposition.
Are you a researcher with strong ideas and promising results in energy transition and sustainability? This programme is for you if you:
- want to transform your research into tangible market solutions;
- are ready to embrace strategy, innovation and real-world impact;
- seek to join an elite community supported by 28DIGITAL and Fondazione NEST.
- applications open until 17th November (rolling evaluation);
- if selected, a symbolic fee of €100 is required within 7 days of notification;
- please note: places are confirmed only after payment of the fee; otherwise, your spot will be offered to the next candidate on the shortlist.
28DIGITAL is more than a name—it’s a Europe-wide institution recognised for:
- tangible support for tech entrepreneurship: programmes, incubators, investments;
- building bridges between academic research, industry and the market;
- an international network of industrial partners, institutions and start-ups that truly know how to innovate.
- Submit your application by 17th November using the form below.
- If selected, you will receive an email from us with further instructions.
- Confirm your place by following the instructions and completing the payment of the symbolic €100 fee.
