EUDEX Match & Meet 2026

22 – 25 Sept 2026 | Essen, Germany

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EUDEX Match & Meet 2026

Call for Dutch Defence & Security Innovators: Pitching Event at EUDEX 2026

Showcase your innovation to an international defence and security audience

Dutch companies active in the defence, security and dual-use sectors are invited to participate in the international pitching event “Keep in Touch with the Dutch - Defence Innovations from the Netherlands” during EUDEX – European Defence Exhibition in Essen, Germany. This exclusive opportunity allows selected companies, especially Start-ups, Scale-ups and SMEs, to present their technologies, products, services and cooperation interests to an international audience. The event aims to connect Dutch innovators with German and other international cooperation partners and identify concrete opportunities for cross-border collaboration in defence and security.

Date: Thursday, 24 September 2026
Time: 13:00-15:00
Venue: Forum, Hall 3, EUDEX – European Defence Exhibition, Essen, Germany

Why should you participate?

Selected pitching companies will benefit from:

  • Exclusive visibility for your company and technology: Present your innovation on stage and position your company as a potential partner for European defence and security projects and supply chains.

  • Preferred access to key exhibitors and stakeholders: Gain facilitated access to exhibitors and relevant contacts from across the European defence and security ecosystem.

  • Additional support from Dutch and regional partners: Participating companies may benefit from follow-up support and introductions through the Enterprise Europe Network and other organisations involved.

  • International matchmaking opportunities: Combine your pitch with participation in the EUDEX Match & Meet brokerage event and schedule pre-arranged meetings with potential business, technology and R&D partners.

  • Free tickets: Selected pitching companies will receive free tickets for the fair

The pitching event and the matchmaking are organised by the Enterprise Europe Network in cooperation with the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Düsseldorf, the Defence Cluster in North Rhine-Westphalia (Defence.NRW) and the regional economic development agency “Business Metropole Ruhr”.

Interested in pitching?

Please send your application to johannes.boehmer@zenit.eu including:

  • Pitch Deck

  • Subject line: EUDEX 2026: PITCH APPLICATION

  • On the last slide, please specify the types of collaboration partners you are seeking

Expression of Interest Deadline: August 28

The pitch is expected to last 4–5 minutes, but this may be adjusted slightly depending on the number of interested companies. Places for the pitching session are limited.

Participation in the pitching is free of charge.