Dear all, For your convenience, information on Horizon Europe events is provided below:
1. Cluster 6 Online Matchmaking Eventhttps://umanitoba.us21.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c0470f6f144abfc7021a580f5&id=179c5de2ff&e=da0545e3e5
This online matchmaking event is designed to help participants build strong partnerships and form competitive consortia for the upcoming Horizon Europe Cluster 6 call topics. Researchers and stakeholders from Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Sweden, Ukraine, Finland, and Canada will come together to explore collaboration opportunities. You will have the chance to meet potential partners virtually, pitch your ideas, and connect with organizations working on similar themes.
There will be insights from the European Commission on policy priorities and guidance from National Contact Points (NCPs) on the 2026 Cluster 6 Work Program calls. There will also be a pitch session; participants can give short (up to 3 minutes) presentations in the breakout rooms to showcase their research expertise, project concepts, or potential contributions to Horizon Europe proposals.
Date: January 14, 2026 at 10am – 12 noon (5- 7pm Brussels time) Event agenda and calls to be discussed are herehttps://umanitoba.us21.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c0470f6f144abfc7021a580f5&id=3dba55eec0&e=da0545e3e5 Register herehttps://umanitoba.us21.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c0470f6f144abfc7021a580f5&id=c12c9d1966&e=da0545e3e5 Registration for pitch presentations closes on January 5, 2026 When registering, please indicate the Horizon Europe topics you are interested in and specify whether you would like to pitch your institution and expertise.
1. Missions Info Dayshttps://umanitoba.us21.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c0470f6f144abfc7021a580f5&id=790ae04a55&e=da0545e3e5
Attend the Missions Info Days online and learn more about the Horizon Europe 2026 Missions topics that aim to solve the EU Missions goalshttps://umanitoba.us21.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c0470f6f144abfc7021a580f5&id=c12020bac4&e=da0545e3e5 in the areas of health, climate, and the environment. The five missions:
* Adaptation to Climate Change * Cancer * 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart cities by 2030 * Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030 * A Soil Deal for Europe
Date: January 20-21, 2026 at 2am - 12pm CST (10:00am - 7:00pm Brussels time) A registration link will be available soon. A recording is usually sent to registrants a few days after EU events, for those who prefer not to watch the event live.
1. Missions Online Matchmaking Eventhttps://umanitoba.us21.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c0470f6f144abfc7021a580f5&id=748168cbc2&e=da0545e3e5
A matchmaking event focusing on the Horizon Europe Missions will assist researchers in forming consortia to prepare proposals for the 2026 Missions calls. Organized by the international network of National Contact Points for the five EU Missions, the event will kick off with an online plenary session offering practical advice on how to effectively tackle the Horizon Europe 2026 calls for proposals. Following the plenary, there will be an opportunity to hold online bilateral meetings to present your expertise or project ideas and discuss potential collaborations. Registration is required to attend the matchmaking event. Dates: Plenary Session 28 January 2026 at 3- 4am CST (10:00 - 11:00am Brussels time) Bilateral Meetings 28 January 2026 at 6am - 12:30pm (13:00 - 19:30 Brussels time) Bilateral Meetings 29 January 2026 at 6am - 12:30pm (13:00 - 19:30 Brussels time) More information (including who has already registered) and registration herehttps://umanitoba.us21.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c0470f6f144abfc7021a580f5&id=06731ec3d9&e=da0545e3e5.
Best regards, Sadia
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Sadia Ishaq Ph.D. (she/her)
Research Facilitator
Dean’s Office
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources University of Manitoba
496 Wallace Building | 125 Dysart Road | Winnipeg, MB | R3T2N2 sadia.ishaq@umanitoba.camailto:Emmelia.Stainton@umanitoba.ca
Google Scholar: Sadia Ishaqhttps://scholar.google.com/citations?user=f6C0EDQAAAAJ&hl=en