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Francisco Andrade e Silva

Market and Regional Policies Manager | ECSO Belgica
Francisco Andrade e Silva

Biography

Francisco supports startups and scaleups in their fundraising, growth, visibility, and networking, collaborating with investors and CISOs. He also conducts market analysis for the cybersecurity investment market and helps local ecosystems expand across Europe, fostering cross-border interactions and collaborations.

Sessions

10:30h
Roundtable/Panel Discussion | StartupXchange

Scaling Smart: Empowering IoT Startups for Growth & Funding Success

Erik Brunnekreef
Erik Brunnekreef CellSat CEO Moderator
Francisco Andrade e Silva
Francisco Andrade e Silva ECSO Market and Regional Policies Manager Speaker
Cristina Protasio
Cristina Protasio Consortium made by ESA - PMT - UPC ESA BIC Barcelona Manager Speaker
Jesús Arias
Jesús Arias KNX Association Membership & Business Development Speaker

#Cybersecurity, #Hardware, #Manufacturing, #Standards and Regulations

15-05-2025 10:30 15-05-2025 11:30 Europe/Madrid Scaling Smart: Empowering IoT Startups for Growth & Funding Success In the rapidly evolving IoT landscape, startups are the engines of innovation—but scaling from a prototype to a sustainable business requires more than just great tech. This session brings together key players from Eurecat, ECSO, and ESA - BIC to explore how collaborative ecosystems, public-private partnerships, and strategic funding pathways can help IoT startups overcome barriers to growth. Through real-world insights and expert guidance, we'll discuss how startups can access R&D resources, navigate the cybersecurity landscape, and connect with investors who understand the potential of IoT. Join us to discover how to move from idea to impact—and scale smarter, faster. Hacking Village 2
Thu 15 10:30h - 11:30h Hacking Village 2
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Pedro Mier

Pedro Mier holds a degree in Telecommunications Engineer ing from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia, MBA from ESADE and PADE from IESE. He is currently President of AMETIC (Association of Electronics, Information Technology and Telecommunications Companies of Spain), Shareholder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of TRYO Aerospace & Electronics, Board Member of the Premo Group and Committee of CTTC. member of Space Angels Network and Member of the Sc ientific Advisory

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