The event provides an overview of the final Horizon Europe Cluster 4 calls (2026–27) and highlights new thematic priorities, horizontal calls and upcoming European initiatives. Experts from the European Commission and FFG will present the latest developments and offer guidance on proposal preparation and consortium building.
We recommend taking a look at the pre-published Work Programme 2026/27 ahead of the event to prepare effectively for the upcoming calls.
Agenda
09:30-10:00
Registration and Early-Bird Breakfast
Meet experts of related programmes
10:00-10:15
Welcome & Setting the Scene
Alexander Pogany |BMIMI
Gerald Kern | FFG
10:15-11:00
Main European developments for Digital, Industry and Space
New approaches in the Work Programme 2026-27
Transition towards FP10 and the European Competitiveness Fund
Nicholas Deliyanakis | European Commission
11:00-12:00
Insights into the Work Programme 2026-27 – Main topic lines
Manfred Halver | FFG
Mihaela Albu | FFG
Sara Gasparoni | FFG
12:00-13:30
Lunch with the Experts
Topic Corners with EIP Experts: Industry, Digital, DEP, AI, Space, ERC, MSCA, COST, EDF
13:30-14:00
Horizontal Calls
Clean Industrial Deal CID Call
Mihaela Albu | FFG
Siegfried Loicht | FFG
AI for Science Call
Manfred Halver | FFG
14:00-14:30
Successful proposal writing and a balanced consortium
Tips for competitive proposals
Manfred Halver | FFG
Mihaela Albu | FFG
14:30-15:00
From Project to Impact: A Horizon Success Story
Martin Schwentenwein | Lithoz GmbH
Amy Radlberger| Wiener Stadtwerke
15:00-15:10
Final remarks
15:10-17:00
Pitch & Connect
Pitch with enthusiasm & network with snacks
You want to showcase your project idea or organisational expertise and connect with potential partners?
Join the dynamic Pitch & Connect session where you briefly present your project idea or institutional competences.
Each pitch consists of one slide and a 3-minute presentation. This is your opportunity to:
- Highlight your innovative idea or unique capability,
- Find collaborators for the upcoming Horizon Europe Cluster 4 calls
- Boost visibility within the R&I community.
Interested in pitching?
Please send the filled Pitching Template to [email protected] until 21 November.
17:00
End of event
Language: English
Important note:
This event will not cover general information about Horizon Europe.
If you are new to the programme, the FFG Academy Online Starter Package “Basic Knowledge” offers a quick introduction.
Accessibility:
The Federal Ministry for Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure (BMIMI) is easily accessible by public transport.
Registration
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