We are pleased to inform you about new brokerage events under the Horizon Europe Programme scheduled for early 2026:
1. CARE4BIO 2026 Brokerage Event – 21 January 2026 – Brussels, Belgium
The CARE4BIO network of National Contact Points for Cluster 6 will organize an on-site networking event in Brussels for the upcoming 2026 Horizon Europe Cluster 6 calls (Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment). The objective is to bring together stakeholders interested in applying for the 2026 calls and support the formation of strong consortia.
Participants will be able to schedule bilateral meetings through a user-friendly matchmaking tool, allowing them to share project ideas and identify suitable collaboration partners from across Europe and beyond. The event targets all actors involved in Cluster 6 topics, including universities, research centres, SMEs and large companies, municipalities, NGOs, and public authorities.
Registration will remain open until available places are filled, closing on 11 January at the latest.
2. KETs 2026 EU Brokerage Event – 3-4 February 2026 – Karlsruhe, Germany
The 12th KETs (Key Enabeling Technologies) EU Brokerage Event will focus on Horizon Europe’s Cluster 4, Cluster 5 and industry-related topics of Cluster 6. Organised by the NCP for Digital & Industrial Technologies (NCP DIT) in cooperation with the Enterprise Europe Network and several NCP networks, the event will include a plenary session, six thematic workshops with pitching opportunities, and dedicated B2B meetings.
Key thematic areas include Manufacturing & Circular Industries, Raw Materials, Advanced Materials, Energy Storage (Batteries & Hydrogen), Artificial Intelligence, and ICT.
Participation is free of charge, but registration is mandatory due to limited on-site capacity.
Brokerage events are designed to facilitate matchmaking and networking opportunities, specifically aimed at helping develop high-quality proposals for upcoming Horizon Europe calls, build consortia, and exchange ideas and experiences between experts worldwide.
You may review the regularly updated list of brokerage events by visiting the NCP_WIDERA.NET website.
NOTE: If you have already registered and need financial support to participate in these Brokerage events, you can apply for NCP_WIDERA.NET Travel Grants.
