Apply AI and Future Technologies in Europe - Matchmaking & Networking Event

Building the Next Generation of European AI Consortia

The Brussels offices of the Estonian Research Council, the Lithuanian Research Council's LINO office, the Bulgarian Liaison Office for Research, and the Ukrainian R&D Community — together with their National Contact Points — invite you to a two-day international matchmaking and networking event dedicated to building strong Horizon Europe consortia.

Taking place on 26–27 March 2026 at the Permanent Representation of Estonia to the EU in Brussels, the event centres on Horizon Europe Cluster 4 calls under the 2027 Work Programme, with a strategic focus on applied artificial intelligence and future-oriented technologies.

It brings together researchers, innovators, companies, and policy stakeholders working at the forefront of these fields to exchange ideas, forge partnerships, and lay the groundwork for competitive European research consortia. Attendance is limited to approximately 50 participants to ensure high-quality, substantive interactions.

Topics Covered at the Event

The event is structured around seven selected Horizon Europe 2027 calls and covers the following key themes:

Horizon Europe Calls in Focus

The event is built around the following seven open calls from the Horizon Europe 2027 Work Programme:

Two Days of Collaboration in Brussels

The event follows a lunch-to-lunch format across two days, blending plenary sessions, interactive workshops, pitching rounds, and targeted one-to-one meetings.