EU-UAE Matchmaking Event 2025
Welcome to EU-UAE Matchmaking Event 2025!
The European Commission (EC), through the European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP), will host the EU–UAE Matchmaking Event in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 1 – 3 October 2025. This event will be organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy and Tourism of UAE . It will take place in the context of the WETEX exhibition.
The EU– UAE Matchmaking Event aims to foster collaboration between European clusters, SMEs, and UAE partners in key industries, including:
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Clean & Renewable Energy (solar, hydrogen, wind, energy storage, sustainable fuel for maritime and aviation)
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Energy Efficiency
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Water & Waste Management
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Green Mobility (EVs, charging infrastructure, hydrogen transport)
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Smart Cities & Infrastructure (IoT, automation, smart grids)
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Agrifood (A dedicated programme tailored to participants from the Agrifood sector is available in the Agenda section under Extended Value for Agrifood Sector Participants.)
In addition to their full participation in the official matchmaking programme (2–3 October), Agrifood delegates will have an unique opportunity to extend their stay and attend Agra Middle East 2025, the leading agricultural exhibition in the Middle East on 6–7 October 2025. Please check the call text for more information.
More details about the event cand be found here.
Call of Expressions of Interest for European Clusters & SMEs
Call EOI_Clusters_MME_EU-UAE_2025_final.pdfCall EOI_SMEs_ MME_EU-UAE 2025-final.pdfData Protection Notice