In the rapidly evolving world of technology, the PIONEAR project stands at the forefront of technological innovation, with the goal of creating long-lasting change in the way sound is detected, allowing for an overall better sound quality for our day-to-day-use devices. Under the guidance of the PIONEAR partners Lumiary and accelopment Schweiz, the consortium has joined forces to bring the innovation potential of the project to a higher level.
Assessing the innovation potential
A critical factor in PIONEAR’s journey towards market success lies in recognising the innovation potential of its proposed technologies. Led by accelopment and supported by input from the entire consortium, project partners have assessed the initial key exploitable results developed during the project’s first six months. This evaluation focused on several innovation aspects, including the type of innovation (i.e. will the result be a product, service, or process, etc.), the current and anticipated Technology Readiness Level (TRL) by the project’s end, as well as application and market insights.
Identifying the broader ecosystem
Once potential innovations were identified and assessed, a stakeholder analysis was performed to identify and engage key target groups who stand to benefit significantly from PIONEAR ‘s technological advancements. The identified stakeholders include the scientific community, to promote further research into sensing technologies; the European electronics industry, to drive the development and adoption of products using the PIONEAR microphone technology; policymakers, to support the creation of a harmonised framework for microphone and acoustic regulations; and the general public, as the ultimate end users of the proposed microphone technology.
The plan for the exploitation activities
The Plan for the Exploitation Activities plays a pivotal role in shaping the project’s exploitation trajectory. Developed by Lumiary and accelopment Schweiz, this document provides a detailed roadmap for utilising PIONEAR’s results in both commercial and non-commercial contexts. It outlines a step-by-step plan of actions to be implemented during the project and beyond, ensuring the continued use of PIONEAR’s results. The plan also identifies relevant markets, analyses the EU research and innovation (R&I) landscape in photonic technologies, and evaluates current competitors and regulatory frameworks that could impact the project’s pathway to the market.
What are the next steps?
By fully understanding and maximising market potential, the project aims to benefit a broad range of stakeholders and foster technological advancements within the European electronics industry. Moving forward, PIONEAR will continue to assess and monitor both emerging results, guided by Lumiary and supported by accelopment Schweiz. These efforts will be comprehensively detailed in the final version of the Plan for the Exploitation Activities, which is scheduled for completion by the project’s conclusion in January 2028.
