UnILiON Brokerage Event: Horizon Europe CL 6 (Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment)
2025-12-10 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Rome)
On December 10, from 10:00 to 13:00, UnILiON will host an online Brokerage Event focused on Cluster 6 – Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment.
The main goal of this initiative is to provide a platform that brings together researchers and participants from the public and private sectors to share ideas, knowledge, and experience, thereby identifying suitable partners for future consortia in response to Horizon Europe calls with a 2026 deadline.
Participants can register by clicking on this registration link and choosing one of two options:

as an Attendee to listen to the project pitches and network
as a Pitch Presenter to deliver a 3-minute presentation on a project idea or specific expertise aligned with the Cluster.

The deadline for registration (and pitch submission) is December 1.

Horizon Europe info days – WIDERA Work Programme ERA calls
2025-12-11 09:30 - 16:30
The European Commission is organizing the online event: “Horizon Europe info days – WIDERA Work Programme ERA calls” for Thursday, December 11, from 9:30 to 16:30.
This Info Day is dedicated to informing potential applicants about the new funding opportunities and policy priorities planned under the WIDERA Work Programme 2026-2027 of Horizon Europe.
The event will particularly focus on the ERA (European Research Area) calls, which aim to reform and strengthen the European research and innovation system.
The calls related to crucial topics such as research careers, Open Science, research assessment reform, and Gender Equality will be illustrated in detail.

La Settimana Horizon Europe 2026: Info Day Nazionali
2025-12-15 - 2025-12-17
APRE organizza la Settimana Horizon Europe 2026, un evento diffuso articolato in sei appuntamenti che si svolgeranno tra dicembre 2025 e febbraio 2026.
L’evento principale sarà dedicato agli Info day nazionali sui bandi Horizon Europe 2026 – 2027, dal 15 al 17 dicembre in modalità online che vedranno l’alternarsi numerose sessioni tematiche:

15 dicembre: Apertura istituzionale | Research Infrastructures | Cluster 3 – Civil Security for Society | WIDERA – Widening participation and spreading excellence
16 dicembre: Cluster 1 – Health | Cluster 2 – Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society | Cluster 4 – Digital, Industry & Space | Cluster 5 – Climate, Energy and Mobility | Cluster 6 – Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture & Environment
17 dicembre: MSCA – Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions | EU Missions | NEB – New European Bauhaus | EIC European Innovation Council – EIE European Innovation Council

Focus delle sessioni la presentazione dei Programmi di lavoro 2026, completato da una panoramica delle iniziative connesse ai singoli temi.
In continuità con le prime tre giornate verranno inoltre organizzati 5 side event ogni giovedì nei mesi di gennaio e febbraio 2026.

La partecipazione è gratuita, previa registrazione.

Infoday sulle Joint Transnational Calls 2026 ERDERA & ERA PerMed
2025-12-16 14:30 - 17:00 | Auditorium via Taddeo Alderotti, Firenze, Via Taddeo Alderotti, Firenze
Giovedì 18 dicembre, dalle ore 14:30 alle ore 17:00, presso l’Auditorium di Via Taddeo Alderotti a Firenze, la Regione Toscana organizza un evento informativo congiunto che permetterà di approfondire le tematiche e le caratteristiche di due bandi transnazionali che includono finanziamenti dedicati a enti toscani in partenariato con il Servizio Sanitario Regionale:

Resolving unsolved cases in rare genetic and non‐genetic diseases
Personalised Medicine for CARdiovascular, MEtabolic, and kidNey diseases (CARMEN2026)

Per partecipare in presenza (fino a esaurimento posti), è necessario inviare una mail di conferma a: infodayrare-permed@regione.toscana.it specificando nominativo, ente e dipartimento di appartenenza, email e telefono.
Per coloro che fossero impossibilitati a partecipare in presenza, l’evento sarà trasmesso in diretta sul canale YouTube di Regione Toscana al link: www.regione.toscana.it/diretta-streaming

Horizon Europe - ERA 2026 Brokerage Event
2025-12-17 10:00 - 14:00
NCP_WIDERA.NET is hosting the Horizon Europe – ERA 2026 Brokerage Event, which will take place online on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, from 10:00 to 14:00.
This is a key online event dedicated entirely to matchmaking for the upcoming ERA 2026 call topics within the Horizon Europe WIDERA Work Programme. The primary goal is to facilitate the building of strong project consortia.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage in pre-arranged bilateral meetings (1:1 Video Calls) with potential partners and stakeholders. This networking is crucial for identifying possible collaborations and streamlining the establishment of successful Horizon Europe ERA project consortia.
To get the most out of the event, participants are required to create a profile detailing their expertise and interests based on the ERA call titles.
Please note that participation is free, but registration is mandatory.

GREENET Brokerage Event 2026: Horizon Europe - Cluster 5 calls 2026
2026-01-14 10:00 - 18:00
GREENET – the network of Horizon Europe CL5 National Contact Points – is organizing a networking and brokerage event, jointly supported by the Enterprise Europe Network. The event will be held entirely online on January 14, 2026, from 10:00 to 18:00.
The main objective is to gather relevant stakeholders to support the development of consortia and project ideas for the 2026 calls for proposals from the Work Programme of “Cluster 5: Climate, Energy and Mobility”.
Participants looking for partners will have the opportunity to present their organization and project ideas in two different ways:

Brief Oral Presentation: Maximum 3 minutes per presentation.
Bilateral Meetings (B2B): Individual meetings, maximum 20 minutes each.

The deadline to register for the event is December 19, 2025. Furthermore, the deadline for submitting bilateral meeting requests is set for January 14, 2026
For further information and to register for the event, please visit the official page: https://www.b2match.com/e/greenet-brokerage-event-2026

This event is organized in conjunction with the European Commission Cluster 5 Info Day, which will take place on the following day, January 15th.

Horizon Europe info day – Cluster 5: Climate, Energy and Mobility
2026-01-15 09:00 - 17:00
Following the networking and brokerage event, the European Commission will host the official Horizon Europe Info Day for Cluster 5: Climate, Energy and Mobility on January 15, 2026, from 09:00 to 17:00.
This online event, streamed via the European Commission’s web platform, is a crucial opportunity for the research community to explore the 2026 topics of the forthcoming work programme.
Attendees can expect to receive essential insights into the policy context, detailed guidance for preparing high-quality proposals, and specific tips for enhancing the role of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) in relevant topics. The Info Day will also feature interactive parallel sessions by thematic area to address specific questions from participants.
The deadline to register for the event is January 14, 2026.
For further information and to register, please visit the official page: https://research-innovation-community.ec.europa.eu/events/Bfe77xRS2qXkjg2EPgcim/overview

Horizon Europe info days - EU Missions
2026-01-20 - 2026-01-21
The European Commission will host the official Horizon Europe Info Days on EU Missions on January 20 and 21, 2026, starting at 09:00. This online event aims to inform potential applicants about the new 2026 topics included in the EU Missions Work Programme 2026/2027. This is a key opportunity to learn more about funding opportunities for projects helping to reach the EU Missions goals in the areas of health, climate, and the environment.
The Info Days will detail the new mission-specific calls and topics designed to support the full implementation of missions according to their implementation plans for the five core areas:

Adaptation to Climate Change Mission
Cancer Mission
100 Climate-Neutral and Smart cities by 2030 Mission
Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030 Mission
A Soil Deal for Europe Mission.

Participants can engage and ask questions via Slido during the sessions.
For further information, please visit the official page: https://research-innovation-community.ec.europa.eu/events/4jD1h3248qxEnEKzoHXVG9/overview
Following the Info Days, the NCP4Missions network (the international network of National Contact Points for the five EU Missions) will organize a dedicated Brokerage Event on January 28-29, 2026

CARE4BIO 2026: Brokerage Event on Horizon Europe Cluster 6
2026-01-21 | Albert Borschette Congress Center, Bruxelles, Rue Froissart 36, Bruxelles
The CARE4BIO Network organizes the CARE4BIO 2026 Brokerage Event, which will be held in Brussels on January 21, 2026, at the Albert Borschette Congress Center.
This event is entirely dedicated to the Horizon Europe Cluster 6 calls (“Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment”).
The goal is to bring together all relevant stakeholders interested in submitting proposals, allowing for bilateral matchmaking meetings aimed at sharing new project ideas and building consortia for the 2026 calls.
This will be the perfect opportunity for Universities, Research Centers, and Companies to discuss topics such as Biodiversity, Sustainable Food Systems, and Circular Economy.
Registration is open, but spots are limited and will close by January 11, 2026, at the latest.
For further information and to register for the event: https://www.b2match.com/e/care4bio-2026

Horizon Europe info days - Cluster 6: Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment
2026-01-22 09:00 - 2026-01-23 13:00 | Charlemagne conference facility, Rue de la Loi, 170, Bruxelles, Belgium
The European Commission is organizing the information days dedicated to Cluster 6: Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment.
The Info Day is the key opportunity to learn in detail about the funding opportunities and topics foreseen in the Work Programme 2026 for the areas of food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture, and environment. The program includes insights into the policy context, a “key-to-success” session with advice for quality proposals, and specific pitches for each call topic.
The event is structured over two days:

Thursday, January 22, 2026: from 09:00 to 17:00
Friday, January 23, 2026: from 09:00 to 13:00

The event is in a hybrid format, with the option to participate in person in Brussels (at the Charlemagne conference facility) or to follow the online streaming via the European Commission’s web platform.
For further information and to register for the event, please visit the page: https://research-innovation-community.ec.europa.eu/events/2s2Xz6DhSgsazEcBuxo0Pm/overview

A related Brokerage Event (organized by CARE4BIO) will take place the day before, Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the Borschette Centre in Brussels, offering networking and matchmaking opportunities to find partners.

Webinar - Establishing a European network of Centres of Excellence for Advanced Therapies Medicinal Products
2026-01-22 09:30 - 10:30
The European Commission’s Innovation and Health Ecosystems Unit in DG Research and Innovation will host an information webinar on 22 January (9:30 – 10:30) to present the theme “HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-TOOL-07: Establishment of a European network of Centres of Excellence (CoEs) for Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs)”. This theme is part of the Cluster 1 Health Work Programme 2026-2027.
The aim of the webinar is to inform potential applicants on:
-Policy context and on the objective of this coordination and support action (CSA)
-Potential role of the JRC
-Implications of the STEP Label
-Address outstanding questions

Registration here

Horizon Europe Info days – WIDERA Work Programme Widening calls
2026-01-22 10:00
The European Commission is organizing the Horizon Europe info days – WIDERA Work Programme Widening calls. The event will be held online on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 10:00.
The Info Day aims to inform interested applicants about the new Widening calls foreseen in the WIDERA Work Programme 2026-2027, specifically under the destination “Improved access to Excellence“. The objective is to present the new call topics, which include well-established and new instruments for a wide range of organizations.
The event will be live-streamed on the platform.

La Settimana Horizon Europe 2026 - Gli aspetti legali e finanziari: aggiornamenti in vista dei bandi 2026-2027
2026-01-22 11:00 - 13:00
In continuità con la “Settimana Horizon Europe 2026” organizzata da APRE, giovedì 22 gennaio dalle 11:00 alle 13:00 si terrà l’evento online “Gli aspetti legali e finanziari: aggiornamenti in vista dei bandi 2026-2027”.
L’incontro mira a fornire un quadro chiaro e aggiornato sulle principali regole di partecipazione, sugli schemi di finanziamento e sui primi risultati dei controlli previsti dal Programma.
Durante l’evento verrà offerta un’analisi tecnica e operativa sui seguenti temi:

Paesi Terzi: condizioni di eleggibilità e modalità di coinvolgimento, alla luce delle evoluzioni negli accordi di associazione e delle disposizioni specifiche per i diversi cluster.
Schema di finanziamento Lump Sum. Verranno illustrate le principali novità operative e le implicazioni pratiche per la preparazione e la gestione dei progetti. Verranno inoltre presentati i risultati e le principali evidenze emerse dal primo ciclo di audit di secondo livello.
Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP) e Security: grazie alla collaborazione con il Team Cluster 3 di APRE e la Task Force FSTP, verranno forniti esempi applicativi per la gestione del supporto finanziario a terzi e illustrati i requisiti della Security Section nei bandi del Cluster 3.

L’incontro si concluderà con una sessione di Q&A per rispondere ai dubbi interpretativi dei partecipanti.

La partecipazione è gratuita, previa registrazione.

Brokerage event Cluster 1 (Health)
2026-01-26 00:00 - 2026-01-30 00:00
The HNN3.0 (Health-NCP-Net) network, in collaboration with the European Commission and Enterprise Europe Network, is organizing a fully online brokerage event, running from January 26 to January 30, 2026, dedicated to building consortia for the Cluster 1 (Health) calls under the Horizon Europe 2026 programme.
The objective is to offer an essential platform for matchmaking and partner search for the upcoming calls, thus facilitating the creation of competitive proposals.
To participate and gain access to the bilateral meetings (Matchmaking), registration and profile completion on the b2match platform are mandatory.
The crucial deadlines are as follows:

January 19, 2026: Final date for submitting PowerPoint pitches (optional presentation of one’s project idea or expertise).
January 21, 2026: Registration Deadline.
December 8, 2025 – January 30, 2026: Period during which 1:1 meetings can be booked.

For further information and registration, please visit the page: https://www.b2match.com/e/cluster-health-horizon-europe-brokerage-2026

It is highlighted that the Brokerage Event is organized before the Cluster 1 Info Day (scheduled for February 10, 2026), specifically to grant applicants more time to find partners and prepare strong proposals.

Virtual Worlds Connect Brokerage Event
2026-01-28
On January 28, an international online brokerage event dedicated to virtual worlds and immersive technologies will take place, with the aim of encouraging the construction of consortia for upcoming European calls for proposals in the research and innovation, digital, and cultural and creative sectors programs.
The initiative is designed to connect research, industry, the public sector and innovation support organisations, creating a space for discussion and collaboration. The focus is on immersive technologies and virtual worlds as strategic domains for European competitiveness, with applications ranging from creative industry to training, from advanced research to public services.
To participate, you must register.

Info day and brokerage event: AI – Data – Robotics
2026-01-28 08:30 - 19:00
On January 28, an info day and brokerage event dedicated to new European funding opportunities in the fields of artificial intelligence, data, and robotics (Horizon Europe Cluster 4 – Digital, Industry and Space) will be held in Brussels and online.
The event will offer an up-to-date overview of the European policy framework and key features of upcoming calls, with the aim of fostering more effective and strategic participation. Participants will have access to specific brokerage platforms, tools designed to facilitate the matching of complementary expertise and promote transnational collaborations. In particular, it will be possible to:
publish and consult cooperation profiles
identify potential partners and project ideas
book bilateral meetings
To participate, you must register.

Horizon Europe Missions Brokerage Event 2026
2026-01-28 10:00 - 2026-01-29 19:30
The NCP4Missions project, supported by the European Commission, is organizing the Horizon Europe Missions Brokerage Event taking place online on 28–29 January 2026. This event aims to support stakeholders in forming strong consortia and preparing competitive proposals for the 2026 EU Missions calls.
The program is structured as follows:

January 28, 10:00: Plenary Session providing practical guidance on the calls and valuable advice from an experienced evaluator
January 28, 13:00 – 19:30: Bilateral Meetings (Matchmaking)
January 29, 13:00 PM – 19:30: Bilateral Meetings (Matchmaking)

These pre-arranged bilateral meetings are essential for discussing project ideas and initiating collaborations.
Participation is free, but to be validated and gain access to matchmaking, registration in English is mandatory. Furthermore, a profile must be completed with at least one Project Cooperation offer describing the expertise being offered or sought.
For registration and full details, please visit: https://www.b2match.com/e/missions-horizon-europe-brokerage-2026

La Settimana Horizon Europe 2026 – I progetti collaborativi: template e best practice
2026-01-29 11:00 - 13:00
In continuità con la “Settimana Horizon Europe 2026” organizzata da APRE, giovedì 29 gennaio dalle 11:00 alle 13:00 si terrà l’evento online “I progetti collaborativi: template e best practice”.
L’incontro nasce come un’occasione concreta di dialogo tra i coordinatori di progetti Horizon Europe e i potenziali proponenti interessati a partecipare ai futuri bandi di collaborazione europea. L’obiettivo principale è valorizzare l’esperienza diretta di chi ha già guidato consorzi internazionali, mettendo in luce le strategie più efficaci per la costruzione del partenariato, la definizione degli obiettivi e l’impostazione dell’impatto atteso.
Attraverso testimonianze dirette e l’analisi dei template ufficiali, l’evento approfondirà le lezioni apprese nella gestione dei consorzi e fornirà suggerimenti pratici per migliorare la qualità delle proposte. L’iniziativa mira così a rafforzare le capacità progettuali dei partecipanti, promuovendo un approccio più consapevole e competitivo alla partecipazione a Horizon Europe.
La partecipazione è gratuita, previa registrazione.

Horizon Europe Info Week –"The Integration of Social and Humanistic Aspects"
2026-02-05 11:00 - 13:00
In continuation of the “Horizon Europe 2026 Week” organized by APRE, the online side event “The Integration of Social and Humanistic Aspects” will be held on Thursday, February 5th from 11:00 to 13:00.
Collaboration between STEM and SSH disciplines allows European challenges to be addressed more comprehensively, integrating technological, social, cultural and ethical dimensions.
This side event aims to offer STEM and SSH researchers a space for discussion and shared learning about the value of SSH integration in Horizon Europe projects.
Through informative contributions, interactive moments, and the presentation of concrete cases of interdisciplinary projects, the event aims to stimulate dialogue between diverse scientific communities, fostering better mutual understanding and providing practical guidance for building effective and successful collaborations.
Participation is free, subject to registration.

AIRC 5 per Mille 2026 webinar
2026-02-06 10:00
AIRC is organizing a webinar on Friday, February 6, at 10:00, to present the new 5 per Mille Call for Proposals: “From Tumor Complexity to Precision Oncology”.
This session will provide an overview of the call’s objectives, focusing on collaborative multi-unit programs and the application process.
To join the webinar, registration is mandatory. You can register at the following link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/11b843ff-a207-410d-866c-ea6614870ae1@003959ac-fa0c-48a3-ba09-03c0de00173d

Horizon Europe info days - Cluster 1 (Health)
2026-02-10 09:00
The European Commission is organizing the information day entirely dedicated to Cluster 1 (Health) under the Horizon Europe programme, which will be held online on February 10, 2026, starting at 9:00.
This Info Day is the key opportunity to discover in detail the topics and funding opportunities foreseen in the 2026-2027 Work Programme. The focus will be on the six strategic destinations of Cluster 1, which range from staying healthy in a rapidly changing society to unlocking the full potential of new tools and digital solutions, up to supporting an innovative and globally competitive health-related industry. All sessions will be live-streamed on the platform.
A related online Brokerage Event dedicated to Cluster 1 will be held on January 26 to 30, 2026, specifically designed to give potential applicants more time to form consortia and prepare strong proposals.

Horizon Europe 2026 Info Week – "Evaluation in HE: Process and Experiences”
2026-02-12 11:00 - 13:00 | On line
APRE, in agreement with the MUR, is organizing the event “Evaluation in HE: Process and Experiences” on February 12th, from 11:00 to 13:00 online, the fourth of five Side Events of Horizon Europe Week 2026.
Understanding how evaluators reason, what criteria guide the allocation of scores and how consensus is built is essential today for anyone intending to compete successfully in European calls.
This event was born with the aim of offering a comprehensive and concrete vision of the evaluation process, starting from the perspective of the European Commission and extending to the direct experience of those who work as evaluators on a daily basis.
Participation is free, subject to registration.

AIRC Individual Grants 2026 webinar – Call Presentation
2026-02-12 11:00
AIRC is organizing a webinar on Friday, February 12, at 11:00, to present the currently open individual calls: Start-Up Grant, My First AIRC Grant, Investigator Grant, and Bridge Grant. The session will provide a detailed overview of the grants and the application process for the 2026 funding cycle.
To join the webinar, please visit the following link: scienceseminars.airc.it
If you are not yet registered on the AIRC Science Seminars website, you can sign up here: AIRC Science Seminars Registration.

Workshop CARES: Climate-Aware Robotics for Energy Systems
2026-02-16 | University of Siena – San Niccolò
On February 16th, starting from 9am, the workshop “CARES: Climate-Aware Robotics for Energy Systems” will be held, dedicated to describing the project and presenting the partial results obtained to date by all the partners involved: Nuovo Pignone Tecnologie, i-EM, Bluebiloba and the Department of Information Engineering and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Siena.
The CARES project, whose scientific director, for the University of Siena, is Professor Stefano Melacci, aims to develop a comprehensive solution for monitoring and inspecting energy infrastructure, with the ultimate goal of contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. It also includes the development of an innovative system for inspecting and monitoring energy infrastructure, capable of detecting and preventing potential problems reduce the risk of accidents and quantify greenhouse gas emissions, such as methane.
The event will also be available for streaming.
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OnFoods Spoke 4 Final Meeting | Food Quality and Nutrition Research for Sustainable Diets
2026-02-16 09:00 - 17:00 | Università di Milano – Dipartimento di Scienze per gli Alimenti, la Nutrizione e l’Ambiente, Via Mangiagalli, 25, Milano
On 16 February 2026, from 9:00 to 17:00, the University of Milan will host the final event of OnFoods Spoke 4, dedicated to Food Quality and Nutrition Research for Sustainable Diets. OnFoods is an extended partnership funded by the PNRR (Research and Innovation Network on Food and Nutrition Sustainability, Safety and Security).
The event will take place at the Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences (Dipartimento di Scienze per gli Alimenti, la Nutrizione e l’Ambiente) and will be held in Italian.
The meeting will showcase the main research results achieved by Spoke 4 activities. In addition to the presentation of the scientific outcomes, the program includes a dedicated intervention by the National Agrifood Cluster concerning the recently established ReRITT network, which brings together the Agritech National Centre, the MIRRI-IT and METROFOOD-IT Research Infrastructures, and the Italian PRIMA Secretariat.
To register for the event, please fill out the following form: registration form
For the full program and further details, visit the official page: OnFoods Spoke 4 Final Meeting

"Knowledge Share On the Road"
2026-02-16 14:00 - 17:00 | Università di Firenze – Plesso Didattico Morgagni, Viale Morgagni, 40-44, Firenze
On Monday 16 February (from 14:00 to 17:00), the University of Florence will host a stage of the national roadshow “Knowledge Share On the Road”.
Promoted by NETVAL, this national tour includes only 9 appointments across Italy—specifically three in the North, three in the Center, and three in the South. This initiative has been specifically designed to maximize the engagement of researchers regarding the use and opportunities offered by the Knowledge Share (KS) platform, the primary Italian portal for technology transfer.
The meeting will be a practical and concrete session aimed at helping the scientific community understand how to:

Give maximum visibility to research projects on a national scale.
Intercept new funding opportunities and development channels.
Directly engage with experts and attract potential investors.

As the reference hub for both Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, this event is a strategic opportunity to showcase the excellence of our regional ecosystem. The workshop will take place in person and will conclude with a networking reception.
To confirm your participation, please fill out the form here.

La Settimana Horizon Europe 2026 – Presentare la propria idea: l’intervista EIC e ERC
2026-02-19 11:00 - 13:00
In continuità con la “Settimana Horizon Europe 2026” organizzata da APRE, giovedì 19 febbraio dalle 11:00 alle 13:00 si terrà l’evento online “Presentare la propria idea: l’intervista EIC e ERC”.
La partecipazione è gratuita, previa registrazione.

Webinar: Presenting the 3rd "vEIColo – Accompagnamento per la valorizzazione della ricerca" call
2026-02-23 16:00 - 17:00
On Monday, February 23, from 16:00 to 17: 00, a webinar will be held to present the third edition of the “vEIColo – Accompagnamento per la valorizzazione della ricerca” call, promoted by the Compagnia di San Paolo, Cariplo, and CDP Foundations in collaboration with APRE.
The initiative aims to bridge the gap between scientific excellence and the market by enhancing the Technological Readiness Level (TRL) of research results and the commercial scalability of innovations, specifically supporting applicants for the EIC Pathfinder and EIC Transition schemes.
During the session, the main new features of this third edition will be presented, along with operational guidance on how to apply.
Registration is required to participate: https://a5f3g7.emailsp.com/frontend/forms/Subscription.aspx?idList=10&idForm=57&guid=1AB5A6C8-F1DB-4682-B60A-BB8D66942B0E
For further information, please visit the link: https://apre.it/al-via-la-terza-edizione-del-bando-veicolo/

Online Brokerage Event | Artificial Intelligence in Horizon Europe Calls: An Interdisciplinary Challenge
2026-02-25 09:30 - 17:30
Net4Society, the network of National Contact Points (NCPs) for Cluster 2, in collaboration with the NCP networks HNN3.0 (Cluster 1), NCP4INDUSTRY+ (Cluster 4), GREENET (Cluster 5), CARE4BIO (Cluster 6), and NCP4MISSIONS (EU Missions) will host the online brokerage event: “Artificial Intelligence in Horizon Europe calls: an interdisciplinary challenge” on 25 February 2026 at 9:30.
This event offers a unique opportunity to explore the funding landscape for Artificial Intelligence within Horizon Europe. It specifically focuses on how interdisciplinary collaboration between SSH (Social Sciences and Humanities) and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) experts is essential for developing reliable, ethical, and human-centric AI, in alignment with the European AI Office’s strategic goals.
Target Audience:

Applicants from Clusters 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and the Cities Mission interested in calls involving both Artificial Intelligence components and STEM-SSH collaboration.
Researchers and professionals from SSH disciplines interested in exploring opportunities beyond Cluster 2.
Stakeholders active in the field of Artificial Intelligence.

During the day, participants will have the opportunity to hear valuable testimony from an interdisciplinary project coordinator, gain direct information on AI-dedicated calls from European Commission officials, and present their own ideas and expertise during the pitch session. Please note: registration for the pitch session is required by 20 February.
The event will conclude with a matchmaking session, where it will be possible to schedule bilateral meetings with potential partners and discuss future collaborations. To participate in the networking and bilateral meetings, participants must register via the dedicated Matchmaking Platform.
For more information, please visit the page: https://cluster2-community-platform.b2match.io/page-3011

Horizon Europe Infoday – Clean Aviation JU Call 2026
2026-02-27 09:00 - 13:00 | Università di Roma Tre – Dipartimento di Ingegneria Civile, Informatica e delle Tecnologie Aeronautiche, Roma
APRE, in collaboration with the Ministry of University and Research (MUR) and Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking (JU), is organizing an Infoday on 27 February 2026, from 9:00 to 13:00, dedicated to the upcoming Call 4 of the Clean Aviation Partnership.
The event will be held in a hybrid format, taking place both online and in-person at the Department of Civil, Computer and Aeronautical Engineering of the Roma Tre University in Rome.
This information and orientation day is aimed at research organizations, universities, large enterprises, and SMEs within the aeronautical sector. The initiative aims to present European strategic priorities and the national value of the Clean Aviation partnership.
Through institutional interventions and contributions from key industrial and technological players, the session will illustrate the Clean Aviation program and the structure of Call 4, with particular focus on participation rules and funding opportunities.
The Infoday will conclude with a Q&A session to support participants in preparing competitive proposals.
Participation is free for both in-person and online attendance, but registration is mandatory.
For the full agenda and further information: https://apre.it/evento/infoday-horizon-europe-european-partnerships-bando-2026-clean-aviation-ju/
