EIC Partners Day 2026:
Join us to connect with Europe’s innovation ecosystem ahead of the EIC Summit
May 4, 2026
In the run-up to the EIC Summit 2026, the European Innovation Council (EIC) will once again bring together key actors of the European innovation ecosystem at the EIC Partners’ Day 2026: a dedicated event designed to foster collaboration, knowledge exchange and meaningful connections. Bringing together EIC Partners, EIC-backed innovators and key ecosystem stakeholders, the event will serve as a central meeting point to explore collaboration opportunities. Building on the success of previous editions, this year’s event will place a strong emphasis on interaction and co-creation, with workshops and discussions powered by the EIC Ecosystem Partnership Programme and the EIC ACCESS+ initiative.
What’s in it for EIC Partners?
For EIC Partners, this is a unique opportunity to:
Increase visibility of their services within the EIC ecosystem.
Engage directly with EIC awardees and better understand their needs.
Exchange best practices with other partners and EIC stakeholders.
Contribute to the co-creation and refinement of high-quality services.
Build new strategic collaborations and partnerships.
The event also provides a valuable platform to position your services within the EIC Service Catalogue, and strengthen engagement with potential users
Why should EIC awardees sign up?
A limited number of EIC awardees will have the opportunity to join the event and:
Connect with trusted EIC Partners offering specialiszed services.
Discover how to access services through the EIC Service Catalogue and ACCESS+ co-funding.
Share their challenges and needs, contributing to shaping future service offerings.
Participate in discussions and workshops focused on real innovation challenges.
Explore potential collaborations and partnerships.
This is a unique chance to gain direct access to the EIC support ecosystem and accelerate your innovation journey.
When and where is the event taking place?
Date: 2 June 2026
Time: 09:30 – 19:00 (CET)
Location: Maison de la Poste, Brussels
REGISTER HERE:
What’s in it for EIC Partners?
For EIC Partners, this is a unique opportunity to:
Increase visibility of their services within the EIC ecosystem.
Engage directly with EIC awardees and better understand their needs.
Exchange best practices with other partners and EIC stakeholders.
Contribute to the co-creation and refinement of high-quality services.
Build new strategic collaborations and partnerships.
The event also provides a valuable platform to position your services within the EIC Service Catalogue, and strengthen engagement with potential users
Why should EIC awardees sign up?
A limited number of EIC awardees will have the opportunity to join the event and:
Connect with trusted EIC Partners offering specialiszed services.
Discover how to access services through the EIC Service Catalogue and ACCESS+ co-funding.
Share their challenges and needs, contributing to shaping future service offerings.
Participate in discussions and workshops focused on real innovation challenges.
Explore potential collaborations and partnerships.
This is a unique chance to gain direct access to the EIC support ecosystem and accelerate your innovation journey.
When and where is the event taking place?
Date: 2 June 2026
Time: 09:30 – 19:00 (CET)
Location: Maison de la Poste, Brussels
REGISTER HERE:
Discover the agenda
Participants can expect a rich and interactive programme, including:
Keynote insights on the EIC’s vision and priorities for 2026.
Presentations on the EIC Ecosystem Partnership Programme and EIC ACCESS+.
Panel discussions with EIC Partners and service providers.
Interactive workshops and working groups addressing real ecosystem challenges.
Networking opportunities, including a closing reception.
The event is designed to go beyond traditional presentations, offering participants the opportunity to actively contribute to improving services and collaboration within the EIC ecosystem.
Preliminary agenda
09.30-10.00 | Registration and Welcome Coffee |
10.00-10.25 | Opening Remarks and Keynote speech: What’s new in the EIC in 2026 |
10:25-11:00 | EIC Ecosystem Partnerships and ACCESS+: Progress, Opportunities and Discussion |
11:10-11:30 | Coffee Break |
11:30-12:50 | Panel discussion: Insights from EIC Contractors and Service Providers |
12:50-13:50 | Lunch break |
14:00-14:10 | Afternoon Kick-off: ACCESS+ Introduction |
14:10-16:00 | Presentation of EIC ACCESS+ Findings and Collaborative Working Session |
16:00-16:20 | Break |
16:20-16:50 | Open discussion and final considerations |
16:50-17:00 | Closing Remarks and Departure to the networking reception |
17:30-19:00 | Cocktail and Networking reception |
REGISTER HERE:
What is the EIC Service Catalogue?
The EIC Service Catalogue gathers a vast number of support services, from fundraising to acceleration, matchmaking, and even niche services such as intellectual property and legal support, infrastructure provision, and many others. These services are tailored to EIC beneficiaries and Seal of Excellence holders and provided by the group of innovation ecosystem organizations known as EIC Partners.
If you are an EIC-funded innovator or Seal of Excellence holder having trouble finding resources/services to scale up your solution, the EIC Service Catalogue may be the tool you need.
Learn more about service co-funding opportunities:
Can EIC awardees receive financial support to cover the costs of the paid offers on the EIC Service Catalogue?
EIC innovators can apply for financial support to access the paid services on the EIC Service Catalogue through an open call powered by the EIC ACCESS+ initiative.
This call offers up to EUR 60,000 in grants, covering up to 50% of the costs to access specialised services available through the platform. This opportunity is available for EIC beneficiaries or Seal of Excellence holders under the Horizon Europe program.
About the EIC Ecosystem Partnership Programme
The EIC Service Catalogue is brought to you by the EIC Ecosystem Partnership Programme, part of the EIC Business Acceleration Services. This programme is creating a network of partner organisations to address one of the greatest challenges for EIC innovators: accessing specialised sector-focused services. By forging new strategic partnerships with key actors, such as business accelerators, incubators, and research and training organisations, the EIC helps its beneficiaries access their resources, facilities and expertise so that no individual need is left unaddressed.
For any questions or technical issues concerning the programme or this session, please contact us through the EIC Community’s contact page with the subject ‘EIC Ecosystem Partnership Programme’ or contact our helpdesk at eicpartnerships-helpdesk@eic-bas.eu.
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Additional opportunities at the EIC Summit 2026
This EIC Partners’ day is being organized in the run-up to the next edition of the EIC Summit, scheduled to take place in Brussels on 3-4 June 2026.
The first day of the EIC’s flagship event will be fully dedicated to beneficiaries, featuring workshops, pitching sessions and networking opportunities. The second day will be open to the public and include stage discussions and fireside chats.