Innover ensemble: de la recherche à l'industrie | 27 mars 2025

Event

Innovating together: from research to industry

Find out how key players can support you throughout your innovation process, from idea to market launch, with concrete examples.

Are you looking to innovate faster, reduce risk and turn your ideas into concrete successes? Join our event “Innover Ensemble : de la recherche à l’industrie”. Find out how research centers like Sirris and CRM can support you at every stage of your project.

For whom ?

Organizations faced with innovation challenges such as a need for expertise, limited resources, or risk uncertainties.

Key takeaways

Identify concrete solutions to overcome obstacles to innovation.
Explore funding opportunities and tools to accelerate your projects.
Collaborate with innovation centers to turn your ideas into reality.

Programme

This event will be held entirely in French.

Timing	Subject	Speakers
13:00	Welcome and coffee
13:30 - 14:00	Introductory debate The barriers to innovation and how we can help you remove them	Jean-François Delaigle, Directeur Régional Wallonie [Sirris] Jean-Christophe Peterkenne, directeur [GRE Liège] Joeri Neutjens, directeur [CRM Group] Lionel Bonjean directeur général [SPW Economie, Emploi et Recherche] Anne Vereecke, membre du comité de direction [Wallonie Entreprendre] Modérateur: Pierre Castelain, directeur de la communication [GRE Liège]
14:00 - 15:30	ROOM 1
	Technology-infrastructure Robotic digitisation and augmented reality How robot-assisted 3D² printing and augmented reality open up new perspectives for the manufacture, training and quality control of composite and hybrid parts	Didier Garray, Principal Engineer Product Development Hub: Light, Micro & Smart Products [Sirris] François Rosoux, Senior Engineer Products Development Hub: Light, Micro & Smart Products [Sirris]
	Technology-infrastructure Hydrogen imposes specific constraints on materials (embrittlement, permeability, corrosion, etc.). The CRM Group is making its advanced expertise and cutting-edge infrastructure available to help manufacturers characterise materials for the hydrogen sector.	Catherine Archambeau , Unit Manager [CRM Group] Maiwenn Larnicol, Activity Manager [CRM Group]
	Skills and expertise Microfluidic prototyping: turning concepts into industrial solutions. "Find out how microfluidics and micromanufacturing can be used to innovate and industrialise high-performance miniaturised devices."	Denis Vandormael, Senior Project Manager Product Development Hub: Light, Micro & Smart Products [Sirris]
	Skills and expertise Laser cladding enables the deposition of high-performance metallic coatings on industrial parts, an essential technology for improving the performance and durability of industrial materials. The CRM Group offers its expertise in : • Development of innovative alloys, • Optimisation of laser parameters, • Characterisation of coatings, • Performance testing.	Gisèle Walemag, Expert [CRM Group]

	ROOM 2
	Derisking - test before invest WalHub: a catalyst for digital innovation in industry "WalHub supports manufacturing companies in exploring and adopting digital technologies for a successful digital transformation."	Olivier Gramaccia, Business Development Materials & Smart Products [Sirris]
	Derisking - test before invest The CRM Group makes its expertise and infrastructure available to SMEs active in the aerospace industry to provide innovative solutions to complex technical challenges. Using an integrated approach, we support companies at every stage in the development of their projects, including an analysis of the risks associated with industrialisation.	Nicolas Nutal, Program Leader [CRM Group]
	Financing innovation projects Numerous financing solutions exist to encourage the development of disruptive projects. SPW, Wallonie Entreprendre and Noshaq will present an overview of the financial schemes available in Wallonia, from the design and research stage through to the development and marketing stage.	Paul Coucke, Attaché qualifé - Direction des Projects de recherche [SPW Economie, Emploi et Recherche] Colin Loyens, Investment Manager [Wallonie Entreprendre] Emmanuel Jouany, conseiller innovation et numérique Stéphanie Sacré, Investment [Manager Noshaq]

15:30-16:00	Coffee break

16:00 - 17:30	ROOM 1
	Derisking - test before invest Evaluating the feasibility and performance of a product using proof-of-concept "Proof-of-concept is an essential stage in validating the technical and economic feasibility of an innovation before it is industrialised."	Carl Emmerechts, Principal Engineer Product Development Hub: Light, Micro & Smart Products [Sirris] François Rosoux, Senior Engineer Products Development Hub: Light, Micro & Smart Products [Sirris]
	Derisking - test before invest CRM Group is putting its expertise to good use in the recovery of metal waste, and the collaboration has led to the development of a semi-industrial prototype to:Carry out an in-depth risk analysis of the zinc recovery process.Facilitate the positioning of manufacturers in the recycling and recovery of high-purity metals from waste that is sometimes of very low quality.The aim is to promote a circular economy for metals, by optimising the reuse of resources and reducing the environmental footprint of the metallurgical industries.	Ahmed Rassili, Business Development & Strategic Funding, [CRM Group]
	Financing innovation projects Numerous financing solutions exist to encourage the development of disruptive projects. SPW, Wallonie Entreprendre and Noshaq will present an overview of the financial schemes available in Wallonia, from the design and research stage through to the development and marketing stage.	Paul Coucke, Attaché qualifé - Direction des Projects de recherche [SPW Economie, Emploi et Recherche] Colin Loyens, Investment Manager [Wallonie Entreprendre] Emmanuel Jouany, conseiller innovation et numérique Stéphanie Sacré, Investment [Manager Noshaq]

	ROOM 2
	Technology-infrastructure Rapid validation of metallic materials in additive manufacturing: innovations and equipment "New equipment and collaborations are helping to speed up the validation and integration of advanced materials in additive manufacturing by powder bed fusion."	David Reuter, Engineer Additive Manufacturing [Sirris]
	Technology-infrastructure The CRM Group provides industry with state-of-the-art infrastructure for the development and optimisation of energy technologies, focusing on biomass, process electrification, calcination, torrefaction and other processes linked to the energy transition.	Damien Garot, Activity Manager [CRM Group]
	Skills and expertise Using data to optimise metal additive manufacturing "Harness the power of data for more efficient, reliable and industry-integrated metal additive manufacturing."	Julien Magnien, Engineer Additive Manufacturing [Sirris]
	Skills and expertise The repair of high added-value mechanical parts is an essential lever for promoting the circular economy, reducing the consumption of raw materials and optimising manufacturing lead times. The CRM Group offers its expertise and advanced infrastructure in additive manufacturing by material deposition (DED - Directed Energy Deposition) to repair large parts for various industrial sectors.	Cédric Georges, Activity Manager [CRM Group] Norberto Jimenez, Senior Project Leader [CRM Group]

17:30 - 18:00	Keynote on the importance of supporting innovation in the technology sector and helping SMEs to develop their products and services, two of Agoria's key missions.	Clarisse Ramakers, Regional Director Wallonia [Agoria]

18:00 - 19:30	Drink & networking