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Scaling Renewable Fuels and Chemicals for a Resilient European Industry – From Scientific Creativity to Innovation
2026-03-26 10:00 - 2026-03-27 14:30 UTC | Brussels, Brussels, Belgium
Join this two-day gathering, organized by the European Innovation Council and co-organized with Hungarian start-up eChemicles!
We will delve into the crucial question of scaling up renewable technologies and explore what it truly takes to create new markets – supported by interventions from leading scientists, entrepreneurs, policy framers, investment professionals and industry leaders. Discover the blend of scientific creativity and innovation needed to scale cutting-edge technologies, through keynotes, panels and pitch sessions featuring the EIC’s Pathfinder Challenge portfolios and leading startups. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the entire innovation ecosystem over insightful discussions and ample networking opportunities.
Places are allocated on a first come, first served principe. Please register here.

Workshop on Perspectives and Review of the SUNGATE Hotspot Analysis | SUNGATE
2026-06-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Online workshop
📅 June 23rd: 17:00-19:00 CET
📍 Online via Teams
Event description:
Join this online workshop to discuss and provide feedback on the SUNGATE Hotspot analysis report for the potential of utilizing photoelectrochemical cell (PEC) technology for e-methanol production across Europe
The workshop will present and critically discuss the findings of the Hotspot Analysis developed within the SUNGATE project ​and place them in the broader context of emerging technologies and their role in future energy systems.
Key insights from the analysis include:

Identification of geographic “hotspots” where production costs and demand align (e.g. regions of Southern France and Northern Germany)
The importance of land costs and investment costs as key drivers for economic feasibility
The mismatch between demand centers (e.g. ports, industry hubs) and cost-efficient production areas

Workshop objective:

Presentation of key results from the hotspot analysis and sensitivity analysis ​
Gather experts feedback on assumptions, methodology, and interpretations ​
Discussion on implication for future energy system and market uptake of PEC technologies ​
Explore recommendations for successful deployment ​

This workshop is particularly relevant for:

Energy system modellers ​
Researchers in Power-to-X technologies ​
Industry stakeholders ​

Your expertise is essential to discuss the findings and perspectives for PECs in Europe.
Background context
Photo-electrochemical cell (PEC) technologies are emerging as a potential pathway for producing solar fuels by directly converting sunlight, water and CO2 into energy carriers. While promising, they are at an early stage of development and face technical, economic, and societal challenges. This workshop will help bridge modelling insights with real-world perspectives to support informed decisions for future deployment.
The SUNGATE project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe Research and Innovation programme under Grant Agreement No. 101122061​
The workshop is hosted by DEMOCRACY X (formerly The Danish Board of Technology) as part of the SUNGATE project. DEMOCRACY X has over three decades of experience working with collaborative technology assessment and stakeholder engagement.
Registration: Register for the Workshop on Perspectives and Review of the SUNGATE Hotspot Analysis
Please direct any questions about the event to Project Manager Aske Palsberg, aspa@demx.dk.
