Partnerships for Horizon Europe: Building Consortia for Smart Cities & Communities

Cluster SmartCommunitiesTech is organizing the 8th edition of Partnerships for Horizon Europe (#P4HEU) — European matchmaking event bringing together tech companies, research centres, universities, and municipalities to build joint project consortia for upcoming Horizon Europe calls.

The event features two morning plenary sessions for project pitches and keynotes, alongside five weeks of dedicated online 1:1 B2B networking.

📅 September 29 – October 30, 2026 | Online (b2match platform)

Participation is free with prior registration.

Why take part?

• Find partners for future calls for proposals
• Discover projects, skills, and research and innovation activities
• Promote your skills on the matching platform
• Take part in targeted B2B meetings
• Expand your international network

Event Agenda & Structure

September 29th (Morning): Presentation of keynote speakers, and project ideas and competences.

October 6th (Morning): Panel of Municipalities and presentation of project ideas and competences.

September 29 – October 30: Online B2B Brokerage Event (1:1 meetings).

Who Should Join?

• Companies interested in Horizon Europe smart city calls
• Research centres and universities
• Clusters and other entities
• Cities and municipalities

How to Participate?

1. Register on the b2match platform
2. Enter a profile describing your company
3. Complete the profile by describing your skills, expertise, areas of interest for collaboration, and, if you wish, the project ideas on which you want to build a partnership

Register for #P4HEU