On 10 December 2024, the NESTOR Induction Meeting took place in Lisbon, bringing together Doctoral Candidates, supervisors, and work package leaders for the first network-wide training event. The agenda included project introductions, presentations by partners, insights into MSCA rules, and an industry talk by Infinera. Highlights included a lab tour, experience sharing by a former MSCA fellow, and the selection of the DC representative—marking a key milestone in the project’s launch.