Wednesday, 8 October 2025 | 09:00 - 13:30
Francophone Workshop : R&I collaboration opportunities between Wallonia –France – Quebec – Switzerland.
Activity reserved to the delegations from : Wallonia - France - Quebec - Switzerland
This workshop will take place on Wednesday October 8th (9:00am to 12 :30pm) and will be followed by a networking lunch (12:30pm - 1:30pm).
⇒ PLACE Pollutec (Lyon Eurexpo) - “Lumières” rooms (near the Hall 4).
FOCUS TOPICS :
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Environment : circular economy 
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Water : treatment and quality 
EXPECTED PARTICIPANTS : Businesses, research centres and universities.
PROGRAMME :
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Introduction and presentation of funding opportunities (Horizon Europe, Eureka, and other European calls for proposals). 
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Pitch session from businesses, research centres and universities by sub-topics 
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Partnership posters: displayed in the room, with a dedicated networking time 
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Collaborative working groups on EU funded projects by topics of interests, hosted by experts (PCN, NCP, clusters) 
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Expert support: National Contact Points, clusters and supporting agencies will be available throughout the morning to provide guidance on EU and international funding opportunities. 
💡 Would you like to present your expertise and project ideas?
You are warmly invited to submit a pitch (3 minutes, max. 3 slides) and/or a partnership poster (partner search / consortium).
👉 Submit your application here
Application conditions
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Deadline: Please complete the form by Monday 12 September 2025, 23:59 (Brussels time) 
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Selection: Applications will be reviewed by the organisers. Due to limited slots, not all proposals may be retained. 
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Eligibility: Priority will be given to businesses, universities and research centres. 
Contact: Adrien SELLEZ a.sellez@wbi.be + 33 (0)7 81 91 75 61