International Brokerage Event on Horizon Europe MSCA Staff Exchanges (Virtual Event)

We are pleased to bring together universities, research organisations, companies, and innovation actors for an international MSCA Staff Exchanges Brokerage Event, organised within the framework of the Türkiye in Horizon Europe Technical Assistance Project and in coordination with the RADIANCE Project.

The event focuses on the MSCA Staff Exchanges call, combining targeted information provision with strategic guidance on participation and consortium building. It will open with welcome and introductory remarks delivered by the TÜBİTAK MSCA National Contact Points, followed by a dedicated session led by the European Research Executive Agency (REA) introducing the MSCA Staff Exchanges 2026 Call and its key features.

The programme will then continue with a practice-oriented session on how to successfully prepare MSCA Staff Exchanges proposals, delivered by the Spain National Contact Point for Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), complemented by the presentation of an MSCA SE success story. An interactive Q&A session will provide participants with the opportunity to address specific questions related to the call.

Prior to the pitching sessions, TÜBİTAK MSCA National Contact Points will present the structure and functioning of the networking and matchmaking component of the event. In the afternoon, selected organisations will take part in short pitching sessions, designed to support partner identification and early-stage consortium formation, followed by dedicated networking and matchmaking meetings via B2Match around shared research and innovation priorities.

Whether you are seeking to identify suitable partners, position your organisation within an MSCA consortium, or explore intersectoral and international collaboration opportunities, this brokerage event provides a dedicated space to engage with potential partners through pitching sessions and B2Match meetings.

Join us to connect with like-minded organisations, exchange project ideas, and take early steps towards building competitive MSCA Staff Exchanges proposals.

Register via B2Match to secure your participation and start shaping future collaborations.

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EVENT

Targeted partner matchmaking
Engage directly with universities, research organisations, companies, and innovation actors interested in MSCA Staff Exchanges. The B2Match platform enables structured one-to-one meetings to support early consortium formation around shared research and innovation interests.

Strategic insight into MSCA Staff Exchanges
Gain a clear and up-to-date understanding of the MSCA Staff Exchanges call, including objectives, eligibility conditions, and recent policy developments, with a particular focus on intersectoral and international collaboration.

Guidance on proposal development logic
Benefit from expert input on how successful MSCA Staff Exchanges proposals are structured, including partner complementarity, secondment design, and alignment with Horizon Europe policy priorities.

Opportunity to pitch project ideas
Present your organisation’s expertise, interests, and cooperation objectives through short pitching sessions, increasing visibility and attracting suitable partners for future MSCA consortia.

Strengthening international and intersectoral networks
Connect with actors across academia, industry, and the non-academic sector, supporting long-term collaboration beyond a single call or proposal.

Early positioning for competitive consortia
Take early, informed steps towards building balanced and competitive MSCA Staff Exchanges consortia by engaging with potential partners before proposal preparation intensifies.

Direct interaction with MSCA support structures
Interact with experienced MSCA National Contact Points and project experts, benefiting from coordinated guidance aligned with European-level mobility and ERA objectives.

• MSCA Staff Exchanges call overview
  Objectives, eligibility rules, and recent developments shaping the current call.

• Strategic positioning within MSCA consortia
  Understanding partner roles, intersectoral balance, and institutional complementarity.

• Proposal development logic and evaluation expectations
  Key success factors, common pitfalls, and alignment with Horizon Europe policy priorities.

• Designing effective secondments
  Structuring mobility flows to maximise knowledge exchange, institutional learning, and long-term impact.

• Partner search and matchmaking strategies
  Using pitching sessions and B2Match meetings to identify and engage suitable partners.

• Institutional benefits of MSCA Staff Exchanges
  Embedding mobility outcomes into organisational practices and collaboration strategies.

See you at the MSCA Staff Exchanges Brokerage Event!