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Proposals for the 2024 calls of Cluster 2
2024-01-08 14:30 - 15:30 (Europe/Brussels) | Brussels
Dicas e informação útil para propostas ao Cluster 2, evento online que contará com a intervenção do seu Ponto de Contacto Nacional (NCP) e de participantes de sucesso, para a partilha de dicas e informação útil na reta final de preparação de propostas às calls de 2024 do Cluster 2 que têm prazo dia 7 de fevereiro de 2024. Inscreva-se aqui. Mais informação brevemente.
Evento online que contará com a intervenção do seu Ponto de Contacto Nacional e de participantes de sucesso, para a partilha de dicas a informação útil na reta final de preparação de propostas às calls de 2024 do Cluster 2 que têm prazo dia 7 de fevereiro de 2024.

Innovative Health Initiative Days for calls 6 and 7
2024-01-10 - 2024-01-16 | Brussels
Welcome to the IHI Call Days
At the IHI Call Days, you can find the information needed to put together a strong proposal, and find potential partners for your consortium.
Registration is free but it is mandatory.
IHI calls 6 and 7 – find partners for your consortium via the IHI Call Days platform
IHI plans to launch IHI calls 6 and 7 in early 2024, and the draft topics are available on the Future opportunities page of the IHI website. Although the topics are still under development, we have added the topics to this platform so that you can start networking with potential partners. All you have to do is register, create your profile and start looking for and contacting potential partners. You can also meet via the platform! More guidance on using the matchmaking part of the platform can be found here.
We are also planning info sessions on calls 6 and 7, and details will be published here as soon as they are available.
All information regarding future IHI call topics is indicative and subject to change. Final information about future IHI calls will be communicated after approval by the IHI Governing Board.
IHI call 5 – matchmaking still open
Although the IHI Call Days info and pitching sessions for call 5 are over, the platform remains open for matchmaking.
If you’re looking for partners for the IHI call 5 topics, you should also watch the pitching sessions held at the end of the info sessions.
Catch up on the IHI Call Days sessions for call 5
The Innovative Health Initiative (IHI) launched IHI call 5 on 27 July 2023.
Slides and recordings of all info and pitching sessions can be found on the IHI website.
Who should participate in the IHI Call Days?
Any organisation interested in participating in IHI calls for proposals! This includes (but isn’t limited to) large companies in the pharmaceutical, medical device, digital, and biotech sectors; small and medium-sized companies (SMEs); mid-sized companies; universities; patient organisations; medicines regulators; health technology assessment (HTA) bodies; payers, and more
Why participate?

Get all the information you need to apply to be part of these new IHI projects.
Build your own agenda
Identify and meet potential consortium partners via the brokerage meetings, pitching sessions. If you are a consortium leader, this will help you to find specialised and qualified teams or experts to complete your consortium. If you want to join a consortium as a partner, the event will help you to find suitable project coordinators/partners.

European Innovation Council online Info Day - Work Programme 2024
2024-01-15 09:00 - 17:30 (Europe/Brussels)
The European Innovation Council (EIC) Work Programme 2024 will be presented in this full-day online event on 15 January 2024 dedicated to potential applicants, together with an overview of the achievements under the previous work programmes

Prospective applicants for the European Innovation Council (EIC) interested in the upcoming opportunities under the Work Programme 2024 are warmly invited to join this full-day online Info Day to learn more about these opportunities, but also about the successes achieved under the previous work programmes.
High-level speakers from the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) and the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD) of the European Commission and from the European Investment Bank (EIB) will provide an overview about three main funding schemes provided by EIC:

EIC Pathfinder: for advanced research on breakthrough or game-changing technologies;
EIC Transition: for transforming research results into innovation opportunities;
EIC Accelerator: for individual companies to develop and scale up breakthrough innovations with high risk and high impact.

Dedicated sessions will present the wide range of services (access to coaches, mentors, access to global partners & innovation ecosystem) offered to all EIC-funded projects and companies by the Business Acceleration Services (BAS) and the Lump Sums as a novelty from 2024 relevant for all schemes.
The event will conclude with an overview of the free of charge support that prospective applicants can get from their EIC National Contact Points (Access2EIC network) and their local Enterprise Europe Network (EEN2EIC network) advisers.
The next day, don’t miss out on the online Info Day dedicated to the EIC Accelerator Challenges under the Work Programme 2024.
Web streaming
There is no need for registrations as the event will be web streamed live.
WATCH THE EVENT LIVE
Stay tuned
Don’t miss any update on the upcoming funding opportunities under the EIC Work Programme 2024!
Follow the EIC’s on social media – EIC X (Twitter) account and EISMEA LinkedIn page – and subscribe to the EIC newsletter.

innovation | EU financing

Monday 15 January 2024, 09:00 – 17:15 (CET)

Live streaming available

Programme

15 Jan 2024, 09:30 – 10:00 (CET)
Introduction

Main Achievements of the EIC in 2023
Stéphane OUAKI, Head of EIC Department, EIC & SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)
Policy context & Main novelties of the EIC WP 2024
Keith SEQUEIRA, Head of Unit European Innovation Council, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD)

10:00 – 11:15 (CET)
EIC Pathfinder

Overview and application process; novelties and calls in 2024
Timo HALLANTIE, Head of Unit, EIC Pathfinder, EISMEA
Martin LANGE, Deputy Head of Unit, EIC Pathfinder, EISMEA
Q&A

11:15 – 12:00 (CET)
Lump Sums

Andreia CHICOS, Common Implementation Service, DG RTD

12:00 – 13:00 (CET)
EIC Transition

Overview and application process; novelties and calls in 2024
Viorel PECA, Head of Unit, EIC Transition, EISMEA
Marco GIORGINI, Head of Sector, EIC Tech to Market activities, EISMEA
Q&A

13:00 – 13:45 (CET)
Lunch break

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16:45 – 17:00 (CET)
Access2EIC and Closure

Valentina FIORONI, APRE

Practical information

When
Monday 15 January 2024, 09:00 – 17:15 (CET)
Languages
English
Organisers
European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency | Directorate-General for Research and Innovation

What’s on the Horizon? Framing the next 40 years of European R&I
2024-02-13 09:00 - 17:30 (Europe/Brussels) | Brussels
In 2024, the EU will reach an important milestone: the 40th anniversary of the launch of its first Framework Programme (FP) for research. On the occasion of its annual Network conference, Science|Business – which will more modestly celebrate 20 years of its own existence – will convene international leaders from across the science, technology and innovation spectrum to take stock of what the FPs have delivered to date, analyse their impact on Europe and on global R&D cooperation, and discuss future directions for the EU in science and technology.
Among the central themes to be addressed: As the EU institutions and member-states begin their deliberations on what will succeed Horizon Europe, how should the Framework Programme evolve in its 10th edition, and is the current approach the best in the long run? Is Europe ready to invest what it takes to remain a global leader in critical technology domains? Can policy and regulation keep pace with breakthrough science and drive innovation in industrial R&D ecosystems? What will the world look like 40 years from now, and what will be the role of science and technology in ensuring the planet remains a safe, clean and healthy place to live? And given current geopolitical trends, how to ensure that the world continues to work together on R&I and not follow divergent paths?
On February 12-13, join us in Brussels and online – along with past, current and possibly future architects of the Framework Programme – for a celebration of the EU’s journey to date, and more importantly a forward-looking exploration of what the next four decades may hold.

Access conditions to Technology Infrastructures
2024-02-27 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Brussels
We are delighted to announce that the European Commission in collaboration with the Belgian Presidency of the Council is organising a workshop on “Access conditions to Technology Infrastructures” on 27th February 2024.
The workshop is organised at Wallonie-Bruxelles International, Place Sainctelette 2, 1080 Brussels.
Join us in person or online in charting the course for the future of Technology Infrastructure policy in Europe!
The workshop will address the critical role of Technology Infrastructures (TIs) in driving innovation and competitiveness.
Participants will discuss current access practices, barriers, and best practices, focusing on the diverse needs of users.
Specifically tailored for TI managers, private and public users, and stakeholders, the workshop seeks to identify bottlenecks hindering broad access to TIs and examine available support schemes for SMEs and startups.
Please find enclosed to this invitation the concept and draft agenda, providing additional information on the Workshop. Further details on the remaining speakers will follow soon.
Registrations are open until 15 February 2024 or until the maximum capacity of the venue is reached for in-person participation.

International conference CBRNE Research & Innovation
2024-03-19 - 2024-03-21 | Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
The last 40 years have demonstrated that both military and civilian populations could be exposed to highly hazardous CBRNE agents following conflicts, natural outbreaks and disasters, industrial incidents or terrorist attacks.
Worldwide, researchers, responders and industrial capacities have been commited to provide adapted response to these challenges.
Building on the success of the first 5 International Conferences « CBRNE Research and Innovation » which took place in Antibes (2015), Lyon (2017), Nantes (2019), on line (2021) and Lille (2022), we want to give you a new opportunity to build up or strengthen collaborative networks in Strabourg (March 19th – 21rst 2024).
The CBRNE R&I Conference is specifically devoted to scientific updates, responders’ feedbacks and expression of needs. It also includes workshops and demonstrations of innovative materials, technologies and procedures, according to the following themes: DETECTION – IDENTIFICATION, PROTECTION – DECONTAMINATION, MEDICAL COUNTERMEASURES, RISKS & CRISIS MANAGEMENT.
Looking forward to your proposals for communication and to welcoming you at Strasbourg in March 2024!
2024 Information
September 1, 2023: Opening of registrations (click here). Start of submission of abstracts (click here)
January 7, 2024: Abstracts submission deadline
January 25, 2024: Authors notification
February 1, 2024: Late registrations
March 4, 2024: Closing of registrations
March 19 – 21, 2024: Conference in Strasbourg
Register here.

Investor Day on Sustainability & Deep Tech
2024-03-19 08:30 - 19:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Brussels
Unlock Your Company’s Potential at the EIC Summit: Investor Day on Sustainability & Deep Tech on 19 March 2024

Rita Catalao

3 minutes

Calling all trailblazers in sustainability and deep tech! The European Innovation Council (EIC) invites you to seize a unique opportunity at the upcoming EIC Summit. If you’re an EIC Fund-selected beneficiary, this is your chance to pitch to an elite audience of investors, including names like Amadeus Capital Partners, ArcTern Ventures, Astanor, BASF Venture Capital GmbH, Capricorn Partners, Diffusion Capital Partners, eCapital, Eurazeo, Experior Venture Fund, First Venture Partners, Global Brains, HV Capital, Industrifonden, imec.xpand, Indaco Venture Partners SGR, Iris Capital, Kiko Ventures, Matterwave Ventures, Munich Venture Partners, Project A, PVS Investments, Speedinvest, Statkraft Ventures, G-Force, World Fund and more to be announced.
Are you at the forefront of Quantum, Photonics & Semiconductors, AI, Connectivity & IoT, Industrial Biotech & New Materials, Agritech & Food, or Energy Transition? If so, you’re exactly who we’re looking for. This event is tailor-made for innovators ready to elevate their projects in these critical sectors.
Apply to pitch your solution now!
Submit your application before 15 January
When filling out the form, please select the session that includes your company’s vertical and make sure you submit the information of the person who will be pitching.

When?
19 March 2024, from 8:30 to 19:00 CET.

Where?
At the Maison de la Poste, Brussels.

Who can apply?
Before applying, make sure that your company matches one of the following descriptions:
• H2020 EIC Accelerator Pilot blended finance company, which has received the grant and investment component;
• EIC Accelerator Horizon Europe company selected for grant first, blended finance or investment only.

For which session should I apply?
The selected companies will be distributed across 5 different pitching sessions, according to the following verticals:
1. Quantum, Photonics & Semiconductors
2. AI, Connectivity & IoT
3. Industrial Biotech & New Materials
4. Agritech & Food
5. Energy Transition
You should only submit the registration form once. If your company’s technology can be classified under several verticals, please choose the session that includes the area of expertise which you think best matches your solution.

How will I know if I’ve been selected?
Once you’ve submitted the application form, your profile will be shared with the event’s jury members, who will base their selection on the information you’ve submitted, as well as their investment preferences. Please note that any information you submit is also liable to be shared in an upcoming call for investors, as well as an event brochure.
We will then contact you to inform you if your application has been successful, or if you were not chosen by the investors this time.
If you have any objections to the use of your information or any questions regarding the event, please contact us through the email: investments@eicfund.eu.

What can I expect from the EIC Summit 2024?
Beyond the chance to pitch to investors, you’ll immerse yourself in the EIC Summit 2024 experience. This includes keynote speeches, workshops, and exclusive access to networking opportunities.
Read more about the EIC Summit 2024.
Consult the preliminary programme for the beneficiaries day, 19 March.
Learn more about the venue.

Why is the EIC organizing this ePitching?
This opportunity is brought to you by the EIC Ecosystem Partnerships and Co-Investment Support Programme, which is expanding the EIC’s Business Acceleration Services (BAS). The programme includes a component to promote co-investment along with the EIC Fund, by preparing beneficiaries to interact with investors and connecting them through matchmaking and dedicated events. It is also supporting EIC innovators by creating a network of specialized, sector-focused EIC Partners to help them access the services they need.

DISCLAIMER: This information is provided in the interest of knowledge sharing and should not be interpreted as the official view of the European Commission, or any other organisation.

European Research and Innovation Days (R&I Days) 2024
2024-03-20 09:00 - 2024-03-21 17:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Brussels
The Research and Innovation Week (R&I Week) will take place between 18 and 21 March 2024 both, online and physically in Tour & Taxis (Brussels, Belgium).
Celebrating the 40-year journey through the Research and Innovation Framework Programmes, the R&I Week 2024 will debate the future of R&I and shape the contribution to EU political priorities, in particular the EU Tech Sovereignty and Competitiveness.
The R&I Week 2024 gives you the opportunity to attend:

18 March: The opening of the R&I Week
19 March: The EIC Summit 2024
19-20 March: The Belgian Presidency Conference on Innovation Procurement
20-21 March: The European R&I Days 2024

Iliana Ivanova, EU Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth said:
“Join me for the Research and Innovation Week 2024! As we work together to make the EU a global leader in research and innovation, it’s an excellent moment to commemorate past achievements, engage with in current endeavours, and lay the foundations for a future that embodies EU priorities.”
Meet thousands of policymakers, researchers, innovators and other stakeholders, and discover high-level speakers, policy debates, funding and networking opportunities, dedicated workshops, pitching sessions to investors and exhibitions showcasing EU-funded projects.
The Research and Innovation Week is a series of events organised by the European Commission and the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
News and updates will be regularly shared here and on social media. Follow us on Twitter on #RIWeek2024.

Connecting Europe Days
2024-04-02 - 2024-04-05
Connecting Europe Days

Join us for Connecting Europe Days 2024, Europe’s mobility flagship event, on 2-5 April at the SQUARE in Brussels, Belgium.
Connecting Europe Days will bring together politicians, financial institutions, industry representatives, transport stakeholders and the European Commission to discuss concrete measures and exchange good practices on creating a fully decarbonised, resilient, seamless and digital transport and mobility network in Europe. It will take stock of the ambitious goals set out in the EU Green Deal and the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy.

The revised trans-European transport network (TEN-T) Regulation, with the launch of nine new European Transport Corridors and a revamped governance system led by eleven European TEN-T Coordinators, will be a central point of the discussions, as will the future of infrastructure funding and financing. Participants will also address the question of infrastructure climate resilience.
Threats to transport connectivity, including Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine, have repeatedly put the functioning of the EU Single Market at risk in recent years. Conference sessions will look at the EU transport network, its role in ensuring connectivity with the EU’s neighbours, and its preparedness and resilience against external threats.
Participants will see state-of-the art innovations first-hand at an exhibition of EU-funded projects.
The event is being organised together with the upcoming Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU.

Programme

Register now

Exhibition

Network Roundtable “In our defence: How to integrate dual-use research into EU funding programmes?”
2024-04-16 14:00 - 16:45 (Europe/Brussels) | Brussels
On April 16, Science Business organises a roundtable to delve into one of the hottest topics on the agenda: the integration of defence-related priorities into EU R&I funding. In particular, the discussion will focus on the role that dual-use research can have in the Framework Programmes moving forward, the role of civilian research-focused organisations in this new paradigm, and anticipated synergies with the European Defence Fund, NATO’s DIANA initiative and more. Featured guests will include Nicolas Bessot, head of innovation and security research at DG HOME, and Nynke Tygchelaar, head of innovation and defence technologies at DG DEFIS.
Registrations are open here.
The event will take place in Brussels and online.

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) conference
2024-04-18 - 2024-04-19 | Mons, Belgium, Belgium
It will take place in Mons (Belgium) on 18th and 19th April 2024. This event will address researchers’ careers.
A host of eminent speakers, all experts in their own field, will share their knowledge and experience throughout the days. Our goal is to create a fertile ground for productive discussions between researchers, representatives from the public and private sector, policy makers and all stakeholders which, one way or another, play a role in researchers’ careers.
This event will offer a space where these exchanges can give birth to practical, inspiring results.
In this forum, you will have the opportunity to share your achievements, your needs, your ideas… in a word: your experience.
More info here

EARTO ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2024
2024-05-14 19:00 - 2024-05-16 15:00 (Europe/Brussels) | warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
EARTO ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2024 – 14-16 May 2024 (Warsaw, Poland)

– SAVE THE DATE! –

Dear EARTO Members,

EARTO is pleased to invite you to save the date for its next Annual Conference 2024, kindly hosted by EARTO member Łukasiewicz Research Networks on 14-16 May 2024 in Warsaw, Poland. This Conference will feature high-level speakers from the European Institutions, RTOs, industry, as well as EARTO members.

Please find hereunder the breakdown of the Event:

14 May 2024

EARTO Executive Board Dinner from 19:30 to 21:30 (Board Members Only)

15 May 2024

EARTO Executive Board meeting from 09:00 to 12:00 (Board Members Only)
EARTO Members’ lunch from 12:00 to 13:30 (EARTO Members Only)
Members meeting from 13:30 to 16:30 (EARTO Members Only)
General Assembly from 16:30 to 18.00 (EARTO Members Only)

The EARTO Annual Conference Dinner from 19.00 – onwards (Open to the public)

16 May 2024

The EARTO Annual Conference from 8:30 to 15:00 (Open to the public)

Further information, including detailed programme and registration will be communicated after the Christmas break. In the meantime, we invite you to engage through #EARTOAC2024 on social media for event-related insights.

Best wishes and happy holiday season!

Kind regards,
EARTO Team

EARTO – European Association of Research and Technology Organisations
Founded in 1999, EARTO promotes RTOs and represents their interest in Europe. EARTO network counts over 350 RTOs in more than 31 countries. EARTO members represent 150,000 highly-skilled researchers and engineers managing a wide range of technology infrastructures.

RTOs – Research and Technology Organisations
From the lab to your everyday life. RTOs innovate to improve your health and well-being, your safety and security, your mobility and connectivity. RTOs’ technologies cover all scientific fields. Their work ranges from basic research to new products and services’ development. RTOs are non-profit organisations whose core mission is to produce, combine and bridge various types of knowledge, skills and infrastructures to deliver a range of research and development activities in collaboration with public and industrial partners of all sizes. These activities aim to result in technological and social innovations and system solutions that contribute to and mutually reinforce their economic, societal and policy impacts.

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12th European Conference on Rare Diseases & Orphan Products
2024-05-15 - 2024-05-16 | The Square, Mont des Arts/Kunstberg B-1000 Brussels , Brussels, Belgium
The ECRD is the largest, patient-led, rare disease policy-shaping event held in Europe.
By bringing together people with rare diseases and patient advocates, policy makers, healthcare industry representatives, clinicians, regulators and Member State representatives, EURORDIS harnesses the power of this extensive network to shape goal-driven rare disease policies of the future.
With over 1000 participants, the Conference is an unrivalled opportunity to network and exchange invaluable insights within the rare disease community. Through collaborative efforts, these discussions culminate in clear policy recommendations that can influence both EU and national policies.
Get ready for the next ECRD, a fully hybrid conference taking place on 15 & 16 May 2024 online and at The Square in Brussels.
Get your pass
Full programme
Know more here

European Sustainable Energy Week 2024
2024-06-11 - 2024-06-13 | Brussels
From 11 to 13 June, the European Sustainable Energy Week brings together public authorities, private companies, NGOs and consumers to promote initiatives accelerating decarbonisation through green technologies and solutions towards a fair and just transition for people and competitive businesses.
Join the Info Session on 15 November 2023 to learn more on how to be involved.

green economy | green investment | EU financing

Tuesday 11 June 2024, 09:00 – Thursday 13 June 2024, 18:00 (CEST)

Practical information

When
Tuesday 11 June 2024, 09:00 – Thursday 13 June 2024, 18:00 (CEST)
Languages
English
Website
EUSEW website

Description

EUSEW2024

European Commission

Under the theme ‘Net-zero competitiveness driving EU energy transition’, the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) focuses on delivering Europe’s decarbonisation through green technologies and solutions towards a fair and just transition for people and competitive businesses.
From 11 to 13 June 2024, EUSEW will take place in Brussels and online and include:

a policy conference with plenary and policy sessions covering topics related to net-zero technologies, cities and citizens, renewables, energy efficiency, and international cooperation;
the prestigious EUSEW Awards;
a networking village within the Energy Fair;
the fifth edition of the European Youth Energy Day

In addition, a series of locally organised Sustainable Energy Days will take place from April to June, across Europe and beyond, to promote clean energy and energy efficiency.
EUSEW is open to international organisations, university associations, national and local authorities, professional associations, NGOs working in the field of sustainable development, consumer associations, research organisations, EU-funded projects, EU institutions, and more.
An Info Session is taking place online on Wednesday 15 November at 11.00 CET with a run-through of all major calls and deadlines, as well as the application procedure to propose a policy conference session and take part in the awards. Interested participants will have the chance to ask questions and find out how organisations can get involved in the event.
Background
The European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) is the biggest annual event dedicated to renewables and efficient energy use in Europe. It comprises a series of activities aimed at building a secure energy future for Europe. The 2023 edition took place from 20 to 22 June and attracted more than 12 000 unique participants onsite and online from 127 countries (explore the highlights).

Accelerated development: A new era for health and life science cooperation with the Global South? Public S|B (Sector Day) conference
2024-06-25 14:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Brussels
In Brussels and online
About the theme: Among the issues that the COVID-19 pandemic brought to the surface, global cooperation in health research emerged as an essential requirement – from concerted surveillance of emerging infectious diseases and drug manufacturing, to knowledge transfer, data sharing and biodiversity protection. Beyond pandemic preparedness, the need for a broader, structural and sustainable North-South partnership has now become obvious. In addition, the health sector’s digitalisation rush and the growing importance of AI offer enormous opportunities to deepen North-South partnerships. Moving forward, the key questions are where to prioritise in terms of funding, programmes and R&I domains, and how to ensure a coordinated approach?
Featured guests: On 25 June, we will bring together key representatives from international bodies, EU institutions, national governments, research and industry to discuss the steps needed to crystallise a new era for North-South cooperation in health and life sciences. Confirmed speakers include Michael Makanga, Executive Director, European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP); Ole Petter Ottersen, Acting Secretary General, The Guild & former President, Karolinska Institutet; Irene Norstedt, Director ‘People’, DG RTD, European Commission; Marleen Temmerman, Director ‘Women’s Health’, Faculty of Health Sciences – Aga Khan University Hospital; Srini Kaveri, Director of India Office, CNRS; Hilary Hanahoe, Secretary General, Research Data Alliance; Mario Reale, Senior Research Engagement Officer at GÉANT, Glaudina Loots, Director for Health Innovation, South Africa Department of Science and Innovation; and Rajendra Pratap Gupta, Chairman – Dynamic Coalition on Digital Health, United Nations’ Internet Governance Forum.
How to engage: While the speaker line-up is essentially complete, we now look to our Network members to inform and inspire the wider debate on the most effective ways forward! As such, we would be grateful if you could share details of the event with relevant faculty leads, and/or let us know if you wish to recommend specific colleagues for us to invite.
NB: as with all S|B Network events, each member is allowed one participant in person – but an unlimited number of additional colleagues can follow the proceedings as online observers. For both options, registrations are open at the following link.

Valorise this: How to speed and scale up tech transfer? Private S|B Network hybrid workshop
2024-09-12 14:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Brussels
A private Science|Business Network hybrid roundtable

Horizon Europe: New priorities for the European Research Area policy agenda?
2024-11-19 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Brussels
A private Science|Business Network FP Working Group webinar

INESC Brussels HUB Summer Meeting 2025
2025-06-25 12:00 - 2025-06-26 13:00 (Europe/Lisbon) | Brussels
The 2025 INESC Brussels HUB Summer Meeting, titled “Strategic Autonomy & Dual-Use R&I: Coherence, Capabilities & Europe’s Future,” will bring together research-performing organisations (RPOs), EU policymakers, national authorities, and industry representatives to examine how Europe can reinforce its strategic autonomy through research, innovation, and coordinated funding.
Amid increasing geopolitical complexity and a rapidly evolving R&I landscape, the meeting will foster critical dialogue on how Europe can strengthen its strategic autonomy through innovation, dual-use technologies, and coherent funding frameworks.
By convening thought leaders and practitioners from across Europe, the event aims to shape forward-looking R&I policy and practice, while highlighting the contributions of European research-performing organisations. It also seeks to position the R&I stakeholders as dynamic players in this collective European effort, bridging civil and defence research, and contributing solutions aligned with EU strategic priorities.

Women Entrepreneurship: e-Catalogue Pitch & Networking – Enterprise Europe Network
2026-03-31 14:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Lisbon) | Porto (INESC TEC, FEUP Campus – Auditorium A) & online, FEUP Campus – Auditorium A, Porto, Porto, Portugal
On 31 March 2026, INESC TEC will host the Women Entrepreneurship: e-Catalogue Pitch & Networking event, within the framework of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN).
The event highlights the 2026 edition of the Women Entrepreneurship 3’ Pitch e-Catalogue, which brings together 187 women-led initiatives from 24 countries, across eight sectors, supported by the EEN community . The catalogue showcases projects, companies and organisations, while creating opportunities for collaboration across the European innovation ecosystem.
This initiative reflects the growing role of women-led innovation in Europe and the importance of strengthening connections between entrepreneurs, support organisations and EU funding opportunities.
What to expect
Short pitch sessions from selected initiatives featured in the catalogue
Discussions on women entrepreneurship, collaboration and talent
Presentations on European funding opportunities and support instruments
A dedicated networking moment connecting companies, stakeholders and EEN advisors
Practical information
Date: 31 March 2026
Time: 14:00–17:00 (WEST)
Location: Porto (INESC TEC, FEUP Campus – Auditorium A) & online
Format: Hybrid (limited in-person capacity)
Participation: Free of charge, subject to registration
Register here: https://survey.inesctec.pt/index.php/818145?lang=en
