CBE JU networking platform
13 January 2026 - 22 September 2026|
1030 Brussels, Belgium
Registration open until 22 Sept 2026
What can you do on this networking platform?
Depending on your goals, you can use the platform to access different features and benefits:
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Schedule networking meetings online at any moment.
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Use the networking tools to connect with other participants online.
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Express your interest in one or several topics of the CBE JU 2026 call.
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Register to come to Brussels and attend the in-person networking event on 21 April.
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Find partners for your project proposal or join a consortium in the making.
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Create your profile and tell about your organisation, experience, project ideas and services you offer.
CBE JU Info Day webinar - 12 March 2026
The 2026 Info Day was held online, bringing together over 1,000 participants. Experts from CBE JU, BIC and the European Commission presented the call topics, rules and requirements, and shared practical tips for strong proposals, with participants engaging via a dedicated Q&A tool. A recording of the event is available online.
In-person networking event - 21 April 2026
We have now reached full capacity at the event venue and, unfortunately are no longer able to accept new registrations for in-person participation. You are, however, very welcome to register on the CBE JU networking platform and continue to engage with other participants online.
The networking event will take place in person in Brussels and will focus on structured networking and workshops. Through interactive training and matchmaking sessions, participants will engage with potential partners, develop project ideas and explore collaboration opportunities. Attendees will have the opportunity to:
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Connect with other members of the CBE JU community
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Discuss and refine project ideas
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Explore potential partnerships and consortia
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Parallel training sessions will be organised to support different applicant profiles and help improve the quality and competitiveness of proposals submitted to the CBE JU 2026 call.
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Training for widening participants: a targeted session for applicants from widening countries, aimed at increasing participation in the CBE JU programme
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Training for SMEs: practical advice on building strong business cases and bankable projects
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Training on Flagships: guidance on preparing high-quality Flagship proposals
The event will take place in Track Brussels. The venue is located inside the Gare du Nord station, Rue du Progrès 76, 1030 Schaerbeek
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Apply for a travel grant to attend the event
Participants from Albania, Armenia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain – Canary Islands, Tunisia and Türkiye can apply for a travel grant via the NCP_WIDERA.NET project, on the condition that they have a fully completed profile on the CBE JU networking platform and a list of scheduled meetings for the event day. Take a look at the project's website for more information.
Participants & Meetings
1685
Registered participants
1675
Booked meetings
Participant origin
Spain
218
Italy
165
Belgium
150
Türkiye
115
France
97
Germany
91
United Kingdom
75
Portugal
73
Netherlands
70
Participants from other countries
626
Total:
1680