Start: 22. 04. 2026 09:30
End: 22. 04. 2026 12:30
Event type: Brokerage event
Organiser: University of Pannonia; Hungarian University of agriculture and life sciences (MATE); University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture (FAZ); Lithuanian RDI liaison office (LINO) and NCPs at the Research Council of Lithuania; Slovak Liaison Office for Research and Development (SLORD); The National Centre for Research and Development Poland (NCBR); Euro Atlantic Diplomacy Society (EADS)
Venue: Online
Country: Belgiumm
URL: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffqo2zmQlfJrA0OkvH7UMdE_9_kqzBZZM_614hWWyKZFCfHQ/viewform
We invite you to an interactive online matchmaking event focused on building project consortia for selected topics of Cluster 6 of Horizon Europe in the fields of circular economy and bioeconomy, which will take place on April 22, 2026.
This is a practically oriented event based on the active participation of attendees. The event will help you establish contacts with potential partners and develop project ideas in a structured and efficient way.
The matchmaking event is thematically focused on the following topics, with a proposal submission deadline of September 17, 2026 at 17:00 CET.
- HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-01: Improving circularity of multilayer flexible plastic food contact packaging
- HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-02: Advancing recycling technologies for mixed post-consumer textiles waste from blended products
- HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-05: Understanding biomass flows in Europe
- HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-06: Bioeconomy policy support hub for Member States, regions and sectors
- HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-07: Advancing the European bio-based innovation enabled by biotechnology and biomanufacturing concepts
- HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-08: Supporting pre-normative research for standardisation of bio-based products
- HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-09: Balancing food security, bioeconomy, climate and biodiversity objectives to unlock sustainable value chains
- HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-10: Bio-based innovation in society: supporting the sustainable way of living
Who is the event intended for?
Researchers, innovators, and other stakeholders interested in Cluster 6 of the Horizon Europe programme who:
- plan to participate in the given call;
- are looking for partners;
- are interested in joining or forming a consortium.
Preliminary agenda of the event
During the breakout sessions, each participant will have the opportunity to briefly introduce themselves and their expertise (max. 2 minutes). This will be followed by a discussion of project ideas and the concrete formation of consortia.
What can you expect?
- Practical tips on preparing high-quality and competitive project proposals;
- Direct interaction with potential project partners;
- An opportunity to present your ideas and areas of expertise;
- Active involvement in shaping future project consortia.
⚠️ This is an interactive event. Active participation and a short introduction are expected from all participants.
Registration
You can register for the event by completing the registration form. We will then contact you regarding your participation. Registration is open until April 13, 2026, or until the event capacity is reached.
Key information
📅 Date: April 22, 2026
⏰ Time: 09:30 – 12:30 (CET)
💻 Format: Online
Co-organizers of the event
The event is co-organized by:
- University of Pannonia, Hungary
- Hungarian University of agriculture and life sciences (MATE)
- University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture, Hungary (FAZ)
- Lithuanian RDI liaison office (LINO) and NCPs at the Research Council of Lithuania
- Slovak Liaison Office for Research and Development in Brussels (SLORD)
- The National Centre for Research and Development Poland (NCBR)
- Euro Atlantic Diplomacy Society, Romania (EADS)
Updated 23.3.2026, slord
