Registration is open for the EU CAP Network brokerage event for the preparation of Horizon Europe Programme projects
For the attention of researchers and innovators in the agricultural area!
On 5-6 November 2026, the EU CAP Network will organise the brokerage event “From practice to impact: building Horizon Europe collaborations for agriculture and rural areas” in Brussels, Belgium.
The event aims to support the establishment of international consortia and the preparation of high-quality project proposals for the Horizon Europe Cluster 6 and EU Mission Soil 2027 calls, implemented under the Multi-Actor Approach.
Date: 5-6 November 2026
Venue: Brussels, Belgium
Format: In-person
Deadline for submitting an expression of interest: 14 August 2026 (23:59 CET). Submit it here.
Main thematic areas:
- agrobiodiversity and sustainable agricultural practices;
- fostering resilience and competitiveness in farming systems;
- supporting climate-smart and clean farming;
- fostering innovation through Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS);
- healthy soils.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
- present a short teaser of their project idea;
- identify potential partners for future consortia;
- establish cooperation among researchers, farmers, advisory services and innovation organisations;
- learn about European, national and regional funding opportunities supporting innovation in agriculture and rural development.
Special attention will be given to the involvement of representatives of EIP-AGRI Operational Groups, recognising their potential to integrate practical knowledge and experience into the preparation of Horizon Europe project proposals.
Target audience:
- researchers and representatives of higher education institutions;
- farmers and representatives of rural communities;
- advisors and innovation brokers;
- representatives of EIP-AGRI Operational Groups;
- entrepreneurs from the agricultural sector;
- representatives of research and innovation funding organisations, including the EIC, EIT, CBE JU, European R&I partnerships and National CAP Networks.
The event will serve as an effective platform for partner search, the development of international cooperation, and the preparation of competitive project proposals in the fields of sustainable agriculture, healthy soils, and innovative rural development.
More information and the event programme are available here.