The online international matchmaking event “Horizon Europe Industry 2027 Brokerage Event” will launch on Tuesday 27 October 2026. Organized by the NCP4Industry+ network and the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) with the support of regional nodes such as ART-ER, the event brings together companies, universities, and research organizations worldwide to foster consortia and collaborative project proposals for the upcoming Horizon Europe Cluster 4 Industry 2027 calls.

On 27 October 2026, a dedicated Pitching Session will take place, allowing participants to pitch innovative project ideas and expertise to potential partners. In addition, the virtual brokerage platform features targeted 20-minute 1:1 online bilateral meetings to explore project ideas and build competitive international partnerships. Long-term matchmaking sessions will remain active through 30 January 2027.

The calls for proposals covered during the event refer to the Cluster 4 Work Programme updated by the European Commission on 29 September 2026. Main thematic areas include:

• Manufacturing & Process Industries: Advanced manufacturing technologies, decarbonization, and energy efficiency for energy-intensive industries.
• Materials & Circularity: Innovative advanced materials, raw materials strategic autonomy, circularity, climate neutrality, and the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) framework.
• Digital, AI & Knowledge Valorization: Industry 5.0 concepts, Artificial Intelligence applied to science, knowledge valorization, and standardization.

To register, submit your profile, book virtual meetings and consult additional background details, please visit the official Horizon Europe Industry 2027 Brokerage Event.