{"id":27200,"date":"2026-08-25T13:56:39","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T17:56:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/ci\/?post_type=cu-events&#038;p=27200"},"modified":"2026-08-25T13:56:39","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T17:56:39","slug":"horizon-europe-cluster-4-digital-industry-and-space-matchmaking-event-in-netherlands","status":"publish","type":"cu-events","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/ci\/cu-events\/horizon-europe-cluster-4-digital-industry-and-space-matchmaking-event-in-netherlands\/","title":{"rendered":"Horizon Europe: Cluster 4 Digital, Industry and Space \u2013 Matchmaking Event in Netherlands"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Maximise your Horizon Europe funding prospects at our matchmaking event targeting 2026 Pillar II Cluster 4 calls. Unlock new collaboration opportunities by connecting with world-renowned researchers, industry experts, and business leaders to form powerful consortia at this event, co-hosted by Crowdhelix and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.utwente.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">University of Twente<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Crowdhelix matchmaking events offer targeted networking, expert-led sessions, and hands-on workshops that accelerate the consortium-building process and streamline proposal development. Our most recent series brought together over 450 researchers, academics and innovators from more than 35 countries, with leading universities across Europe now actively seeking to host future sessions.<\/p>\n<p>Attendees have included researchers from some of the world\u2019s most respected Horizon Europe institutions: Karolinska Institutet, Imperial College London, IDIBAPS Barcelona, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, and Queen\u2019s University Kingston.<\/p>\n<p>Feedback from participants has been consistently positive, with 100% of respondents across multiple events confirming they made valuable new connections.<\/p>\n<p>The Office of the Vice-President (Research, Innovation and International) (OVPRII) is pleased to offer $2,000 in support of this initiative.<\/p>\n<p>Please contact <a href=\"m&#97;&#x69;&#x6c;t&#111;&#58;&#x48;&#x6f;r&#105;&#x7a;&#x6f;n&#69;&#117;&#x72;&#x6f;p&#101;&#x40;&#x63;u&#110;&#101;&#x74;&#x2e;c&#97;&#x72;&#x6c;e&#116;&#111;&#x6e;&#x2e;c&#97;\">Asli Eran<\/a> by <strong>September 21, 2026<\/strong>\u00a0expressing your interest in attending this event.<\/p>\n<div data-ogsc=\"rgb(25, 25, 80)\">\n\n<div class=\"\">\n\t<p>\n\t\t<a class=\"button__red button__red--solid\" href=\"https:\/\/events.crowdhelix.com\/en\/Crowdhelix\/DigitalIndustryandSpaceMatchmakingEvent\/\" target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Register here<\/a>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<p data-ogsc=\"rgb(25, 25, 80)\"><span data-ogsc=\"\"><b data-ogsc=\"\">What to Expect:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-ogsc=\"rgb(25, 25, 80)\">Engage with potential consortium partners to support high-impact collaboration<\/li>\n<li data-ogsc=\"rgb(25, 25, 80)\">Take part in targeted networking and hands-on workshops with Horizon Europe experts<\/li>\n<li data-ogsc=\"rgb(25, 25, 80)\">Gain strategic insights to refine project concepts and boost funding success rates<\/li>\n<li data-ogsc=\"rgb(25, 25, 80)\">Strengthen the competitiveness and impact of your proposals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"slideme\"><dl class=\"slideme__list\"><dt class=\"slideme__term\"><a href=\"#slideme-draft-agenda\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"slideme-draft-agenda\" class=\"slideme__heading slideme__trigger\">Draft Agenda<\/a><\/dt><dd class=\"slideme__description\" id=\"slideme-draft-agenda\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><p><\/p>\n<p>* All times are in Central European Time (CET)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>12:00 &#8211; 1:00 p.m.<br \/>\nRegistration, Networking and Refreshments<\/p>\n<p>1:00 &#8211; 1:10 p.m.<br \/>\nOpening Remarks<\/p>\n<p>1:10 &#8211; 1:30 p.m.<br \/>\nWelcome Address<\/p>\n<p>Speaker: Gregor Halff, President of the University of Twente<\/p>\n<p>1:30 &#8211; 2:00 p.m.<br \/>\nKeynote: National Contact Point<\/p>\n<p>Speaker: Ruben Wassink (ir. R.G.V. Wassink), National Contact Point for Digital, Industry and Space &amp; Strategic Advisor and Coordinator for Digitalisation, Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO)<\/p>\n<p>2:00 &#8211; 2:50 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Elevator Pitch Sessions<\/p>\n<p class=\"custom-agenda__agenda-block-speaker-name\">Note: The Elevator Pitch Sessions are strictly allocated to the coordinators to enable them to present their proposal idea and highlight the key partners\/key expertise they are searching for<\/p>\n<p>2:50 &#8211; 3:30 p.m.<br \/>\nCoffee Break &amp; Poster Session<\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-agenda__agenda-block\">\n<div class=\"custom-agenda__agenda-block-right\">\n<div class=\"custom-agenda__agenda-block-speaker\">\n<p>Note: The poster session is informal and will consist of displaying posters in the break\/networking area where attendees can browse the posters and ask any questions. The posters need to be relevant to the theme of the event.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"custom-agenda__agenda-block\">\n<div class=\"custom-agenda__agenda-block-left\">3:30 &#8211; 3:40 p.m.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Breakout Room Selection<\/p>\n<p>Note: After the pitch sessions, attendees will be prompted to choose which breakout session they wish to participate in<\/p>\n<p>3:40 &#8211; 4:10 p.m.<br \/>\nPanel Discussion: Horizon Europe in Practice &#8211; Experiences, Insights, and Impact<\/p>\n<p>4:10 &#8211; 4:20 p.m.<br \/>\nClosing Remarks<\/p>\n<p>4:20 &#8211; 5:00 p.m.<br \/>\nPost event Networking session &#8211; optional<\/p>\n<p>6:00 &#8211; 9:00 p.m.<br \/>\nNetworking dinner<\/p>\n<p class=\"custom-agenda__agenda-block-speaker-name\">Note: The Networking Dinner is optional and self funded. The cost will be \u00a350\/person.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>9:00 &#8211; 9:30 a.m.<br \/>\nRegistration and refreshments<\/p>\n<p>9:30 &#8211; 9:50 a.m.<br \/>\nThe Crowdhelix Helix Impact Model<\/p>\n<p class=\"custom-agenda__agenda-block-speaker-name\">Speaker: Cais Jurgens &#8211; Head of Membership Development, Crowdhelix<\/p>\n<p>9:50 &#8211; 10:10 a.m.<\/p>\n<p>Breakout Sessions Allocations<\/p>\n<p class=\"custom-agenda__agenda-block-speaker-name\">Note: Based on selections made at the end of day 1, attendees will be directed to the relevant breakout room.<\/p>\n<p>10:10 a.m. &#8211; 12:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Breakout Sessions<\/p>\n<p>Note: The Breakout Sessions will be structured around confirmed coordinators and the calls they choose to coordinate. The room allocations of attendees will be done based on the calls of interest selected. More information will be provided closer to the event.<\/p>\n<p>12:30 &#8211; 12:45 p.m.<br \/>\nBreakout sessions summary and next steps<\/p>\n<p>12:45 &#8211; 1:00 p.m.<br \/>\nWrap\u00a0 up and steps forward<\/p>\n<p>1:00 &#8211; 2:00 p.m.<br \/>\nNetworking lunch<\/p>\n<p>2:00 &#8211; 3:00 pm<\/p>\n<p>Venue Visit &#8211; TBC<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/dd><dl><\/div>\n<div class=\"slideme\"><dl class=\"slideme__list\"><dt class=\"slideme__term\"><a href=\"#slideme-targeted-horizon-europe-calls\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"slideme-targeted-horizon-europe-calls\" class=\"slideme__heading slideme__trigger\">Targeted Horizon Europe Calls<\/a><\/dt><dd class=\"slideme__description\" id=\"slideme-targeted-horizon-europe-calls\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><p><\/p>\n<p><b>Targeted Horizon Europe Calls:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-06:<\/b>\u00a0Circular innovative advanced materials: facilitating the transition from design to markets (RIA) (Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU and Made in Europe partnerships)<\/li>\n<li><b>HORIZON-CL4-2027-02-MAT-PROD-32-two-stage:<\/b>\u00a0Efficient energy input from renewable sources and energy management in the process industries (IA) (Processes4Planet and Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU partnerships)<\/li>\n<li><b>HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-DATA-08:<\/b>\u00a0Demand-side 3C pilot demonstrators on converged Telco Edge Cloud Infrastructure (IA)<\/li>\n<li><b>HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-DATA-03:<\/b>\u00a0New approaches for decentralized, federated and sustainable AI data processing (RIA)<\/li>\n<li><b>HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-DATA-09:\u00a0<\/b>Energy efficiency and sustainability of AI data processing in Data Centres (IA)<\/li>\n<li><b>HORIZON-CL4-2027-02-DIGITAL-EMERGING-52-two-stage:<\/b>\u00a0New approaches for Human\/AI collaboration for the workforce of the future (RIA) (Made in Europe and AI, Data and Robotics partnerships)<\/li>\n<li><b>HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-04:<\/b>\u00a0Apply AI: Challenge-Driven AI Innovation Booster in Apply AI prioritised sectors (RIA) (Partnership in AI, Data and Robotics)<\/li>\n<li><b>HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-05:<\/b>\u00a0Apply AI: AI-Driven Robotics for Industry: Enabling System Integration and Adoption (IA) (Partnership in AI, Data and Robotics)<\/li>\n<li><b>HORIZON-CL4-2027-05-DIGITAL-EMERGING-03:<\/b>\u00a0Advanced integrated photonic devices for extended features and ultra-low power consumption (RIA) (Photonics Partnership)<\/li>\n<li><b>HORIZON-CL4-2027-SPACE-03-33:<\/b>\u00a0Digital enablers and building blocks for collaborative Earth Observation and Satellite telecommunications for Space solutions (Space Partnership)<\/li>\n<li><b>HORIZON-CL4-2027-SPACE-03-34:\u00a0<\/b>Preparing demonstration missions for collaborative Earth Observation and Satellite telecommunication for Space solutions (Space Partnership)<\/li>\n<li><b>HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-HUMAN-01:<\/b>\u00a0Advanced and Innovative hardware components for Virtual Worlds (RIA) (Virtual Worlds Partnership)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information about the targeted calls, please check the\u00a0Cluster 4 Work Programme.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact us &#97;t\u00a0&#x65;v&#x65;n&#x74;&#115;&#x40;&#99;&#x72;&#111;&#x77;&#100;h&#101;l&#x69;x&#x2e;c&#x6f;&#109;<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/dd><dl><\/div>\n<p><strong>Contact Us<\/strong><br \/>\n&#72;&#x6f;&#114;&#x69;&#122;&#x6f;&#110;&#x45;&#117;&#x72;&#111;&#x70;&#101;&#x40;&#99;&#x75;&#110;&#x65;&#116;&#x2e;&#99;&#x61;&#114;&#x6c;&#101;&#x74;o&#x6e;&#46;&#x63;a<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","meta":{"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"daevent-type":[],"event-audience":[],"event-featured":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Horizon Europe: Cluster 4 Digital, Industry and Space \u2013 Matchmaking Event in Netherlands - Events - 杏吧原创 International<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Maximise your Horizon Europe funding prospects at our matchmaking event targeting 2026 Pillar II Cluster 4 calls. 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