Euresearch organises information day on Horizon Europe

(CONNECT) At its EIC Info Day Switzerland 2026, Euresearch will provide information on how deep-tech innovators can gain access to the European Innovation Council (EIC) programmes under Horizon Europe. To this end, the national advisory and information network for European research and innovation programmes commissioned by the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation invites you to the Kursaal in Bern on February 4.

In November 2025, Switzerland rejoined Horizon Europe and other EU research programs. The agreement puts researchers and organisations from Switzerland on the same level as those in EU member states. This year's budget provides a total of 1.4 billion euros for scientific and technological breakthroughs, innovations and scale-up financing.

The all-day information event brings together the European Commission, the European Innovation Council and the Executive Agency for SMEs, the European Investment Bank, deep-tech entrepreneurs, investors and key players from research and development. "During the event, we will outline how to access all opportunities of the EIC Work Program 2026 across all technology maturity levels," Angelo Wille, Deputy Head of Unit in the EU Commission's Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, is quoted as saying.

"The 2026 work programme offers unprecedented opportunities for researchers and companies based in Switzerland - whether they are researching groundbreaking science and its applications, developing deep tech solutions or seeking substantial equity investments for their growth," says Euresearch Director Dr. Francesco Kienzle. This information day should help newcomers to understand what is available and how they can benefit from it. ce/mm