From Innovation to Validation: How Verticals Can Benefit from European Testbeds

p-NET Emerging Networks & Verticals, in collaboration with the NetworldEurope SME Working Group, is organising the webinar “From Innovation to Validation: How Verticals Can Benefit from European Testbeds” on Wednesday, 11 November 2026.

European testbeds and Testing and Experimentation Facilities (TEFs) play an increasingly important role in helping SMEs and vertical industries transform innovative ideas and research outcomes into tested and validated solutions.

By providing access to advanced infrastructures, specialised expertise and real-world experimentation environments, these facilities can help organisations reduce development risks, accelerate innovation and explore new technological opportunities.

The webinar will introduce Europe’s testing and experimentation ecosystem, highlighting available facilities, federated testing opportunities and practical examples of how SMEs and vertical industries can benefit from these resources.

An interactive panel discussion, entitled “How Can We Get More SMEs to Benefit from Europe’s Testing Ecosystem?”, will bring together speakers and participants to explore opportunities, challenges and practical ways to increase SME engagement with European testing infrastructures.