UNDERPIN steps confidently into its final phase as Maribor hosts the 3rd General Assembly & second Road Show organised by Tiko Pro
Last week Maribor became the heart of European data innovation as Tiko Pro proudly hosted the 3rd General Assembly of the UNDERPIN project, followed by a Road Show event aimed at engaging the regional manufacturing community.
Held at the Hotel Habakuk, the two-day gathering brought together representatives from all ten consortium partners. As the organiser, Tiko Pro ensured seamless coordination and a productive environment, underscoring our commitment not just to EU project management but also to strategic communications and stakeholder engagement.
The General Assembly confirmed that UNDERPIN is on track for a successful conclusion by November 2025. The consortium has made significant progress in building a Pan-European Manufacturing Data Space - designed to securely connect OEMs, energy companies, and SMEs, fuel predictive maintenance models, and unlock new business models based on industrial data sharing.
During the internal sessions, partners celebrated the project's tangible developments and its growing recognition across Europe through publications, international events, and partnerships. With Tiko Pro leading communication and dissemination activities, the project’s visibility and outreach have been amplified, ensuring real-world impact.
Road Show Sparks Regional Engagement
On 22 May, the UNDERPIN Road Show opened its doors to manufacturing SMEs and industry stakeholders from Slovenia, Croatia, and Austria. With compelling presentations from international partners like Motor Oil Group, MORE, Harokopio University, AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, and Ontotext, participants saw first-hand how data spaces can reduce downtime, enable new “data-as-a-service” business models, and foster a more inclusive, data-driven industrial ecosystem.
The event generated vibrant discussion, confirming both the opportunities and the awareness gap that still exists. As a trusted partner in the UNDERPIN project, Tiko Pro remains committed to bridging this gap - by supporting SMEs in understanding, joining, and benefiting from European data space initiatives.
Looking Ahead: Stronger Together
The success of the Road Show has opened new doors for collaboration. We were pleased to welcome numerous SMEs who expressed interest in participating in future DIGITAL Europe Programme projects. For many, the event marked their first exposure to the concept of industrial data spaces and their vast potential.
At Tiko Pro, we pride ourselves on turning complex EU initiatives into actionable strategies. Whether through proposal development, stakeholder engagement, or communication leadership, we are here to help businesses unlock the power of EU funding and innovation. We invite all organisations interested in EU funding, data spaces, and digital innovation to connect with us.
As the UNDERPIN project enters its final phase, we look forward to more road shows, deeper collaboration, and empowering more companies to become part of Europe’s digital transformation journey.
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Learn more about UNDERPIN: underpinproject.eu