About the Event
29 September 2026 | Online
The ICTürkiye2026 International Brokerage Event brings together researchers, innovators, companies and other stakeholders interested in upcoming Horizon Europe collaboration and funding opportunities across health, digital technologies, industry, energy and mobility.
Organized by the “Technical Assistance for Türkiye in Horizon Europe” Project and the TÜBİTAK National Coordination Office for EU Framework Programmes, the online event combines practical information on upcoming Horizon Europe topics with hands-on funding guidance and international matchmaking.
The morning program will provide an overview of ICT-related thematic areas and upcoming calls, covering Digital and Smart Health, the Twin Green and Digital Transformation of Industry, Smart Mobility, and Smart and Renewable Energy. Dedicated workshops will also explore cascade funding and lump sum funding, including practical guidance on identifying opportunities, preparing applications and managing funded projects. In the afternoon, a Pitching Session will offer participants the opportunity to present their expertise, project ideas and collaboration interests and connect with potential partners for upcoming Horizon Europe proposals.
The event will address a broad range of 2026 and 2027 Horizon Europe thematic areas across Cluster 1: Health, Cluster 4: Digital and Industry, and Cluster 5: Climate, Energy and Mobility, including:
- Digital and Smart Health — innovative, sustainable and high-quality healthcare, AI-based tools, digital solutions and the digitalisation of health services
- Twin Green and Digital Transformation of Industry — the green and digital transition of manufacturing, construction and energy-intensive process industries
- Smart Mobility — connected, cooperative and automated mobility, multimodal transport, infrastructure, logistics, safety and smart urban mobility
- Smart and Renewable Energy — renewable generation, storage and flexibility, and the digitalisation of energy systems
Why Participate?
Participants can gain insights into upcoming Horizon Europe opportunities, better understand different funding mechanisms, present their expertise and project ideas, and identify potential partners for future international consortia.
Why it Matters to WAITRO
For the WAITRO Global Innovation Family, the event provides an opportunity to identify relevant Horizon Europe calls, connect with potential consortium partners and explore new international project opportunities. Organized by our Regional Focal Point of the MENA region TÜBITAK, the event directly supports WAITRO’s efforts to strengthen international project development and facilitate connections between members, funding opportunities and prospective partners.
