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Virtual matchmaking and brokerage event between Horizon Europe partners under Cluster 4

Forwarded on behalf of Horizon Europe Secretariat, Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada:

Horizon Europe Secretariat, Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada is pleased to share an opportunity to take part in Connexion Canada—a virtual matchmaking and brokerage event designed to foster research and innovation collaboration between Canadian, Spanish, and other Horizon Europe partners under Cluster 4: Digital, Industry, and Space of Horizon Europe, the EU’s 95.5 € billion research and innovation program.

Organized by the Trade Commissioner Service of Canada in Spain, Connexion Canada is open to innovators from Europe, Canada, and Horizon Europe associate countries who are exploring funding opportunities and potential partnerships in key technology domains.

Date and Time: May 21 at 3:30 p.m. CEST / 9:30 a.m. EDT

Don’t miss this engaging webinar featuring expert speakers from Canada, Spain, and the broader EU innovation ecosystem, including representatives from national governments and funding agencies. They’ll share insights on priorities and pathways for cross-border collaboration.

Why participate?

  • Connect with Canadian, Spanish, and EU partners via a dedicated matchmaking platform
  • Learn how Canada’s Associate Country status under Horizon Europe supports funding and joint projects
  • Gain expert advice on proposal preparation and collaboration strategy

Focus areas include:

  • Destination 3: Data services & trustworthy AI
  • Destination 4: Strategic autonomy in emerging technologies
  • Destination 6: Human-centric digital and industrial innovation

Matchmaking platform availability:
The B2B platform will be open for meetings from May 21 to June 2, allowing plenty of time to schedule and conduct one-on-one discussions. The messaging function is already active and will remain available even after the meeting window closes—so you can start reaching out to potential collaborators today.

Explore the agenda and register for Connexion Canada

Learn more about upcoming funding calls in the pre-published work programme for Cluster 4!

Related events: Consider also attending the European Commission’s Cluster 4 Info Days and Brokerage Events (online) as well as the  AI, Data & Robotics Info Day and Brokerage Event (in person), hosted by the European Commission and the AI, Data and Robotics Association—excellent complements to Connexion Canada for those pursuing related Horizon Europe topics.