The INNOLABS 2^nd Acceleration Programme started with a successful kick-off meeting in Madrid (November 13-14, 2018). During the event we had the opportunity to meet the representatives of all of the 24 companies awarded in the framework of the INNOLABS 2^nd Open Call. At the same time, awarded SMEs were able to meet their Key Account Manager (KAM) in person, attend to different seminars about IPR Issues and Regulatory Matters, participate in the R&I Project Marathon and network with other European SMEs.