We are pleased to announce the
EAIC Summit: Future of Funding in Europe
Event Overview
The summit is in partnership with leading associations and stakeholders across the EU. It will bring together policymakers and industry leaders in the EU R&I ecosystem for a day of focused discussions, expert panels, and networking opportunities, exploring the latest trends and developments in research, innovation, and EU funding.
Register here.
Register here.
At the Residence Palace, Brussels
On 3 November 2026
Agenda
As the final design of Europe’s next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) funding takes shape, now is the time for Europe’s research, innovation, and industrial community to come together to discuss how the MFF should be implemented in practice. Rather than producing a report or formal recommendations, the event is designed as an interactive platform for open, practical discussion.
Through a series of live sessions and moderated exchanges, participants will challenge assumptions, share experiences, and explore fresh approaches to making EU funding work on the ground.
09:00 – 09:30 I Welcome coffee
09:30 – 10:00 I Keynote speech
10:00 – 11:00
Session 1 by Orgalim I Competitive by Design (45 minutes)
(15 min Q&A)
11:00 – 11:30 I Coffee Break
11:30 – 12:30
Session 2 by LERU I From FP9 to FP10: Simplification, efficiency, and the impact of alignment with the ECF (45 minutes)
(15 min Q&A)
12:30 – 13:30 - Lunch
13:30 – 14:30
Session 3 by COST Association I The Future of Widening: New Instruments and Transition Countries (45 minutes)
(15 min Q&A)
14:30 – 15:00 I Coffee Break
15:00 – 16:00
Session 4 by SMEunited | From Brussels to the Regions (45 minutes)
(15 min Q&A)
16:00 – 16:45 - Fireside Chat with MEP Christian Ehler held by News Tank
17:00 – Cocktail Drinks
As the final design of Europe’s next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) funding takes shape, now is the time for Europe’s research, innovation, and industrial community to come together to discuss how the MFF should be implemented in practice. Rather than producing a report or formal recommendations, the event is designed as an interactive platform for open, practical discussion.
Through a series of live sessions and moderated exchanges, participants will challenge assumptions, share experiences, and explore fresh approaches to making EU funding work on the ground.
09:00 – 09:30 I Welcome coffee
09:30 – 10:00 I Keynote speech
10:00 – 11:00
Session 1 by Orgalim I Competitive by Design (45 minutes)
(15 min Q&A)
11:00 – 11:30 I Coffee Break
11:30 – 12:30
Session 2 by LERU I From FP9 to FP10: Simplification, efficiency, and the impact of alignment with the ECF (45 minutes)
(15 min Q&A)
12:30 – 13:30 - Lunch
13:30 – 14:30
Session 3 by COST Association I The Future of Widening: New Instruments and Transition Countries (45 minutes)
(15 min Q&A)
14:30 – 15:00 I Coffee Break
15:00 – 16:00
Session 4 by SMEunited | From Brussels to the Regions (45 minutes)
(15 min Q&A)
16:00 – 16:45 - Fireside Chat with MEP Christian Ehler held by News Tank
17:00 – Cocktail Drinks
Focus Areas
Making MFF a driver of global competitiveness. |
Broadening access and participation across Europe. |
Aligning implementation with national ecosystems and regional strengts. |
Strengthening the role of innovation consultants and intermediaries. |
Format
A single-day, interactive event designed for active participation, including:
A single-day, interactive event designed for active participation, including:
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Event Partners
Sponsorship opportunities for the event are now open.
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3 November 2026
At the Residence Palace, Brussels
At the Residence Palace, Brussels
