Looking to build new business connections? Are you searching for new clients for your products and services, or perhaps looking for an international partner for research projects?

If so, join the Horizon Europe Matchmaking Event during the Central European Technology Forum (CETEF’26) in Poznań!

What is the Horizon Europe Matchmaking Event?

Organised by the Horizon Europe National Contact Points for Industry (NCPs), the event consists of a series of one-to-one meetings between CETEF’26 participants. Its aim is to help participants establish new contacts, exchange experiences, and find potential clients and partners for business or research projects from Poland and abroad.

How can you take part?

1. Register for CETEF’26 >>>, and you will then receive a separate email with a link to register for the Horizon Europe Matchmaking Event.
2. Provide your details and describe what you do, what you are looking for, and what kind of partners you would like to connect with.
3. After registration, you will gain access to the list of participants registered for the event.
4. Browse the profiles and select participants you would like to meet. Then send them a meeting request. Meetings must be confirmed by both parties, so the more detailed information you provide about your expertise, experience, and project, the greater the chance of finding relevant matches.

You can schedule meetings until 19 October, so we encourage you to regularly check the list of participants and send additional meeting requests.

Before the event, you will receive an individual meeting schedule, including the time and the specific table where each meeting will take place. Meetings last 15 minutes and can be conducted in Polish or English.

Why take part in the Horizon Europe Matchmaking Event?

• Build direct relationships with CETEF’26 participants — representatives of business, academia, public-sector organisations, and NGOs.
• Exchange experiences and consult your project with experts.
• Gain access to leading partners and institutions from across Europe.
• Increase your chances of securing Horizon Europe funding for your projects and activities.
• Gain access to expert knowledge about the programme and application procedures.

Who is the event for?

The event is aimed at representatives of business, academia, industry organisations, and institutions interested in developing innovative projects with an international scope and in facilitating knowledge transfer in this area.

During the event, you will have the opportunity to meet potential partners and establish international connections in areas including health, sustainable economy, Industry 4.0, innovative mobility technologies, clean energy, and digitalisation.

TAKE PART IN CETEF’26 AND THE HORIZON EUROPE MATCHMAKING EVENT

The Horizon Europe Matchmaking Event is organised by the Horizon Europe National Contact Points for Industry (NCPs), which support companies, organisations, and researchers in accessing funding for innovative solutions under the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme.

The National Contact Points operate within six institutes of the Łukasiewicz Research Network, drawing on the knowledge and expertise of their specialists:

• NCP for Smart and Clean Mobility at Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation in Warsaw,
• NCP for Sustainable Economy at Łukasiewicz – Institute of Non-Ferrous Metals in Gliwice,
• NCP for Medical Technologies and Health at Łukasiewicz – PORT Polish Center for Technology Development in Wrocław,
• NCP for Digital Transformation at Łukasiewicz – Poznań Institute of Technology in Poznań,
• NCP for Industry 4.0 at Łukasiewicz – Industrial Research Institute for Automation and Measurements PIAP in Warsaw,
• NCP for Low-Emission Technologies and Clean Energy at Łukasiewicz – Warsaw Institute of Technology.

The National Contact Points organise training sessions and workshops on securing funding and provide individual consultations during the application preparation process. They also organise matchmaking, networking, and brokerage events that facilitate the establishment of partnerships between Polish and international organisations. These activities support the creation of joint consortia and the implementation of innovative international projects.

More information: www.bpkhoryzont.pl