META Group has 30 years hands-on experience (META) in maximising research impact and solving societal challenges through innovative solutions. The company is EU leader in bringing research results funded by the EC's Framework Programmes into use, with over 2.000 consortia supported at any TRL and more of 18.000 organisations reached. META also runs pilot coaching and training initiatives for supporting researchers and entrepreneurs in using their research results. Thanks to the relationships with European and international associations and networks within the innovation ecosystem, META can count on over 20.000 direct contacts and reaches out over 200.000 companies and start-ups internationally. META has links to venture capital funds through META Ventures. META’s staff, collaborating with META Ventures, gained over 20 years of experience in accessing public-private risk funds and other financial instruments. The Group is present in Italy, Belgium, Slovenia and Poland.