Online matchmaking event for Horizon Europe Cluster 6 is planned
On January 14, 2026, the online matchmaking event “Joining forces for nature restoration, biodiversity and oceans: Horizon Europe Cluster 6 opportunities” is planned. This event is designed to help participants build strong partnerships and form competitive consortia for the upcoming Horizon Europe Cluster 6 call topics.
Researchers and stakeholders from Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Sweden, Ukraine, Finland, and Canada will come together to explore collaboration opportunities. The participants will have the chance to meet potential partners virtually, pitch their ideas, and connect with organisations working on similar themes.
This is a great opportunity to present your expertise, exchange ideas, and kick-start meaningful cooperation for successful Horizon Europe proposals.
What to Expect?
- Introductory presentations: on policy priorities from the European Commission and get guidance from National Contact Points (NCPs) on the 2026 Cluster 6 Work Programme calls.
- Pitching session: where participants will be able to present short information about themselves and their organisation (up to 3 minutes) in the breakout rooms using a provided template to showcase their research expertise, project concepts, or potential contributions to Horizon Europe proposals.
- Networking and matchmaking: connection with researchers and stakeholders interested in working on the same call topics; distribution by topic, communication, and search for strong partners to form consortia.
The preliminary agenda is here.
To participate, please register via the following link.
During registration:
- indicate the Horizon Europe topics you are interested in;
- specify whether you would like to pitch your institution and expertise.
Registration for pitch presentations closes on January 5, 2026.
Co-organised by:
- Lithuanian RDI liaison office and NCPs at the Research Council of Lithuania
- Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
- Liaison Office in Brussels for UA R&D Community and Horizon Europe Office in Ukraine
- Latvian Research Council
- Estonian Research Council
- VINNOVA – Swedish innovation agency
- Research Council of Finland.