Maximise your Horizon Europe funding prospects at our matchmaking event targeting 2026 Pillar II Cluster 2 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 SOAS University of London.
Benefit from targeted networking, expert-led sessions, and hands-on workshops that streamline proposal development, enhance knowledge exchange, and give participants a competitive edge. Enjoy exclusive access to facility tours and evening networking, all designed to maximise impact and secure valuable partnerships
Targeted Horizon Europe Calls:
- HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-01: Tackling gender-based violence against politically active women and LGBTIQ people
- HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-02: Understanding the forms of local democracy in low-income and low-middle income countries
- HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-06: Governing global commons sustainably
- HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-09: Citizenship education as part of lifelong learning
- HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-HERITAGE-01: “Artistic Intelligence”: harnessing the power of the arts to address complex challenges, enhance soft skills and boost innovation and competitiveness
- HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-HERITAGE-05: Creative alliances: Fostering global partnerships in cultural policies and CCI innovation
- HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-HERITAGE-06: Safeguarding linguistic diversity in Europe
- HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-03: Tackling child poverty and ensuring access to Early Childhood Education and Care
- HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-04: The impact of the use of digital tools outside school and for communication on educational outcomes and mental health
- HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-06: Making Europe a global magnet for talent - Attracting and retaining students, researchers and high-skilled workers from outside the EU
- HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-07: Fostering competences for the green transition
- HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-08: Strengthened implementation of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum and a focus on inclusion, integration, and health
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HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-09: Rethinking long-term care policy in the face of EU demographic shifts
If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact us at [email protected]
28-29 May, 2026 at 12:00 BST
Paul Webley Wing, SOAS in Senate House, London
Useful Information
Accommodation Options
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Hub by Premier Inn London Goodge Street - Website
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Hub by Premier Inn London Marylebone - Website
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Holiday Inn London - Bloomsbury by IHG - Website
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Tavistock Hotel - Website
Directions
SOAS University of London is very well connected, and you can find directions to their main campus at this link
The event will be taking place at the Paul Webley Wing, SOAS in Senate House, London - Google Directions
Draft Agenda
* All times are in Central European Time (BST)
Day 1
12:00 - 13:00
Registration and Refreshments
13:00 - 13:20
Welcome Address
Speaker
TBC
13:20 - 14:00
Keynote session - UK National Contact Point
Speaker
TBC
14:00 - 14:40
Panel Discussion: 3I Strategies and Outreach in Horizon Europe Projects
Panelists
TBC
14:40 - 15:20
Coffee Break & Poster Session
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.
15:20 - 16:10
Elevator Pitch Sessions
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
16:10 - 16:20
Breakout Room Selection
Note
After the pitch sessions, attendees will be prompted to choose which breakout session they wish to participate in
16:20-16:30
Closing Remarks
16:30-17:30
Post event Networking session
19:00
Networking Dinner
Day 2
09:00 - 09:30
Registration and Refreshments
9:30 - 9:50
The Crowdhelix Helix Impact Model
Speaker
Cais Jurgens - Head of Membership Development, Crowdhelix
9:50 - 10:10
Breakout Sessions Allocations
Note
Based on selections made at the end of day 1, attendees will be directed to the relevant breakout room.
10:10 - 12:30
Breakout Sessions
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.
