The NCP4Industry network, in collaboration with Ideal-ist and Net4Society, is organizing the online brokerage event and webinar “Human-Centred Innovation in Cluster 4”, taking place on 28 May 2026, from 14:00 to 15:45.

The event is tailored for researchers, industry representatives, digital innovators, and stakeholders interested in the upcoming Horizon Europe Cluster 4 (Digital, Industry) calls. The core focus explores opportunities at the intersection of industrial/digital innovation and Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH), covering key aspects such as the valorization of intellectual assets for SMEs, human-AI collaboration in industrial environments, and human-centred technologies for virtual and immersive applications.

Additionally, the webinar features a dedicated pitching session allowing participants to pitch project ideas, network internationally, and build cross-sectoral consortia. Participants are invited to present their project ideas during the event.

The brokerage event and pitching session will focus specifically on the following selected topics:

• HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-HUMAN-01 – Advanced and Innovative hardware components for Virtual Worlds (Virtual Worlds Partnership)
• HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-HUMAN-02 – Create a thriving and competitive Virtual Worlds and Web 4.0 ecosystem (Virtual Worlds Partnership)
• HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-HUMAN-07 – Facilitate the engagement of European stakeholders in international digital standardization
• HORIZON-CL4-2027-02-DIGITAL-EMERGING-52-two-stage – New approaches for Human/AI collaboration for the workforce of the future (RIA) (Made in Europe and AI, Data and Robotics partnerships)
• HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-42 – Unlocking the potential of academic intellectual assets for industry, SMEs and startups (CSA)

To view the full agenda, check registration deadlines, and download the pitching templates, please visit the official event page: Online Brokerage Event: Human-Centred Innovation in Cluster 4