of the EU’s GDP is generated by manufacturing.
depends on accelerating industrial innovation.
Artificial intelligence is transforming manufacturing at unprecedented speed.
Together with robotics, automation and digital technologies, AI is redefining how products are designed, manufactured and delivered.
Europe has world-class research, engineering talent and industrial expertise. The challenge is no longer inventing new technologies it’s accelerating their adoption and turning innovation into industrial impact.
That’s why we created Innovate Manufacturing.
Connecting industry, startups, research and investors to accelerate innovation adoption and commercial success.
We believe the future of manufacturing belongs to those who connect human expertise with technological innovation.
Our role is to strengthen collaboration across the ecosystem — helping innovations reach the market faster and creating long-term value for European manufacturing.
Four groups, one shared objective: turning European innovation into industrial reality.
Looking for industrial customers, strategic partnerships and market access.
Looking for innovative technologies, startup collaboration and external innovation.
Looking to commercialise research and strengthen industry collaboration.
Looking to foster innovation, international collaboration and sustainable economic growth.
Four connected activities that move innovation from conversation to collaboration.
Supporting business development, market access and strategic partnerships across Europe.
Creating communities that connect industry, startups, research and innovation ecosystems around shared challenges and opportunities.
Increasing visibility through speaking engagements, moderation, strategic communications, media relations and executive positioning.
Designing executive visits, international delegations, curated innovation journeys and high-impact events that create meaningful collaboration.
Patricia Hartmann
Innovate Manufacturing reflects Patricia Hartmann’s belief that innovation succeeds through collaboration.
Having worked at the intersection of manufacturing, innovation and strategic partnerships, Patricia combines a deep understanding of the European manufacturing landscape with extensive experience in business development, ecosystem building and international collaboration. Through leadership roles at EIT Manufacturing, one of Europe’s leading manufacturing innovation ecosystems, she has built trusted relationships across industry, startups, research organisations and public stakeholders.
Her ability to recognise opportunities, connect the right people and build meaningful partnerships has shaped collaborations across Europe. Rather than simply introducing organisations to one another, she creates the conditions for long-term cooperation and commercial success.
Through Innovate Manufacturing, Inline Sales brings its philosophy to life — creating clarity, building trust and accelerating growth for the people and organisations shaping the future of European manufacturing.
