07 Nov 2025

Fractus CEO Jordi Ilario inspires Next-Generation innovators with Keynote at LESI Young Members Congress in Lisbon

Barcelona, Spain, November 7 2025 – Fractus announced today that its CEO, Jordi Ilario, delivered a keynote address at the LESI Young Members Congress (YMC) in Lisbon, Portugal, sharing the company’s growth story as a European SME built on breakthrough antenna technologies that enable connectivity across the wireless ecosystem.

Addressing an audience of startups and young IP attorneys from around the world, Ilario offered an inside look at how Fractus transformed deep-tech invention into global impact through a licensing approach designed to be simple, legal, and mutually beneficial. His message resonated strongly with attendees navigating early-stage innovation, commercialization strategy, and the realities of building sustainable businesses in technology-driven markets.

“The LESI Young Members Congress brings together the future leaders of innovation and IP, and it was a privilege to share Fractus’ journey with such an energized, forward-looking community,” said Jordi Ilario, CEO of Fractus. “Startups and emerging practitioners are shaping how technology reaches the market—what matters is doing it with clarity, confidence, and respect for the value of invention.”

An SME story with global relevance for startups and emerging IP talent

In his keynote, Ilario highlighted Fractus’ evolution into a licensing-first company recognized by leading institutions including the World Economic Forum, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and the European Patent Office (EPO)—and how transparent licensing can reduce uncertainty and unlock value from high-potential patents.

Fractus’ licensing model helps technology companies and innovators accelerate product development while ensuring efficient access to patented innovations—turning IP into scalable, recurring revenue while enabling broader adoption of connectivity solutions worldwide.

What sets Fractus apart

During the session, Ilario underscored the pillars behind Fractus’ impact and credibility in wireless innovation and licensing:

  • Proven technology and global reach: More than 40 inventions protected by 120+ patents and applications across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
  • Deep expertise: Decades of experience at the intersection of wireless innovation and licensing strategy.
  • License with confidence: A focus on clear terms, efficient execution, and outcomes that work for all parties.
  • Strengthening dialogue with the next generation of innovators

Fractus’ participation in the LESI Young Members Congress reinforces the company’s commitment to engaging with the emerging community of innovators and IP professionals – supporting best practices in licensing and helping founders and practitioners see IP not only as protection, but as a platform for growth.

About Fractus

Fractus is a European SME built on revolutionary antenna technologies that power connectivity across the wireless ecosystem. Fractus licenses its patented antenna innovations globally in a way that is simple, legal, and mutually beneficial—removing uncertainty from the licensing process and unlocking hidden value in high-potential patents.