Online Info Session: European Startup and Scaleup Hubs Pilot Call (11.12.2025, online)
On 11 December 2025, the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA), together with the Directorate-General for Research & Innovation (DG RTD), is organising an online information session dedicated to the pilot call “European Startup and Scaleup Hubs” (HORIZON-EIE-2026-02-CONNECT-01) within the European Innovation Ecosystems Work Programme 2026–2027 of the Horizon Europe Programme.
The call aims to enhance cooperation and simplify collaboration between industry actors (startups and SMEs) and academic and research institutions across Europe.
The session will offer an overview of the policy context, technical details of the call, and guidance on application opportunities for potential applicants.
What? Online Info Session on the pilot call “European Startup and Scaleup Hubs” (HORIZON-EIE-2026-02-CONNECT-01).
Where? Online.
When? Thursday, 11 December 2025, 14:00–15:00 (CET).
Language: English.
Participation is free but requires prior registration. The deadline for registration is Wednesday, 10 December 2025, at 15:30 CET.
Don’t miss the opportunity to gain first-hand insights into this important EU funding call and connect with key policy officers and programme managers.
More details about the event and the programme are available at this link.