Join the CERIS workshop on innovation uptake in civil security!
The Horizon Europe Office in Ukraine ( NRFU) invites researchers, innovators, SMEs, policymakers, and security professionals to participate in the large-scale CERIS Workshop on Innovation Uptake, which will take place in Brussels at the end of September 2026. The event is organised by the European Commission.
The Community for European Research and Innovation for Security (CERIS) will bring together experts from across Europe to discuss opportunities for integrating and scaling up cutting-edge security solutions.
What to expect during the two-day event?
Participants will have the opportunity to attend:
- presentations by European Commission representatives;
- expert panel discussions;
- live demonstrations of advanced security projects;
- presentations of tools and initiatives supporting the competitiveness of the EU security industry.
Key workshop topics
- Intellectual Assets Management
- Innovation Procurement
- Supporting Breakthrough Innovation for SMEs
- Success Stories of Innovation Uptake in the Security Sector
Why is this important for Ukrainian participants?
For professionals planning to participate, or already involved, in Cluster 3 of Horizon Europe (“Civil Security for Society”), this workshop provides an excellent opportunity to:
- learn from European best practices;
- identify potential partners for future consortia;
- gain insights into bringing innovative solutions to the European market;
- expand professional networks within the European security and innovation ecosystem.
Event details:
📅 Date: 29-30 September 2026
📍 Location: Brussels, Belgium
🗣️ Language: English
👥 Format: In-person