Matchmaking event by I3 Instrument Support Facility: connect and explore interregional cooperation opportunities

On July 8, an interactive matchmaking event will take place in light of opening new investment calls for proposal for the I3 Instrument: I3-INV1-2026 and I3-INV2a-2026 under the Interregional Innovation Investments Instrument. 

The session is designed for regional and innovation stakeholders interested in building interregional partnerships, exploring cooperation opportunities, and consortium-building linked to the currently open I3 Investment Calls.

📍 July 8 | 14:00 - 16:00 CET | Online

Participation is free upon prior registration: https://surl.li/mwqsay

What to expect from the session?

This virtual session will provide a practical and structured space for pitching project ideas and expressing interest for participation in I3 investment projects. 

The session will be conducted as moderated thematic discussions where participants can listen to pitches, ask questions, identify complementarities, discuss missing expertise or consortium roles, and express interest in possible cooperation.

The matchmaking will be organised around three thematic priorities from the calls:

• Green Transition: deployment of innovative solutions for industrial resilience and resource efficiency, covering low-carbon industrial transformation and smart, sustainable cities;
• Smart Manufacturing: accelerating transformation of European industrial ecosystems, including pilot lines, testbeds, and co-creation with SMEs, clusters, and end-users to scale advanced manufacturing;
• Digital Transition: deployment and scale-up of digital technologies to strengthen Europe's competitiveness, productivity, and resilience, explicitly including cybersecurity and reducing the digital divide.

Participants will be allocated to thematic breakout rooms based on the information provided during registration. Selected participants will also be invited to deliver 3-5 minute project idea pitches using a common one-slide template.

Who is this virtual event for?

This virtual event is intended for innovation stakeholders across Europe interested in exploring interregional partnerships and the I3 Instrument:

• Businesses, small and medium enterprises (SMEs);
• Research and technology centres, higher education institutions;
• Cluster organisations and innovation agencies;
• Managing authorities, national and regional governments, and regional development agencies.

To learn more about the event, access the presentation and recording from the Info Day, and register, please visit the official I3 Support Facility virtual events website.

Register here