Join the UK–Netherlands Horizon Europe Industry & Digital Matchmaking Event
The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), the Dutch National Contact Point (NCPs) for Horizon Europe, invites Dutch organisations to participate in a joint UK–Netherlands brokerage and matchmaking event. It focuses on building high-quality consortia for selected call topics from 'Materials production', 'Digital Emerging' and 'Data destinations' of Horizon Europe cluster 4 2026–2027 work programme, as well as the ChipsJU work programme.
Venue
Eindhoven
VenueNL
Attendee information
Attendee information- Participation is free
- Deadline to apply is 17 November.
Organiser
Organiser- Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO)
- Innovate UK Business Connect
This matchmaking event will bring together UK and Dutch organizations active in the fields of Innovative Advanced Materials and Technologies, AI for Manufacturing, Semicon, and Photonics to exchange project ideas, form partnerships, and prepare for the upcoming Horizon Europe funding round.
Cluster 4 2026–2027 WP topics
The matchmaking event will focus on (a selection of) Cluster 4 2026–2027 WP topics listed below, based on the latest version of the work programme:
1. HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-21:
Development of safe and sustainable alternatives to substances of concern (IA)
2. HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-22:
New advanced materials and production processes – reducing dependencies on Critical and Strategic Raw Materials(IA) (Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU, Processes4Planet partnerships)
3. HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-23-two-stage:
Accelerating the discovery of chemicals and advanced materials through artificial intelligence and digitalisation (IA) (Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU partnership)
4. HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-24:
Cooperation on innovative advanced materials with Japan (CSA)
5. HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-41:
Breakthrough innovations in industrial technologies (Fast Track to Innovation)
6. HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-DIGITAL-EMERGING-51:
AI improved advanced manufacturing and production processes in factories (RIA) (Made in Europe and ADRA partnerships)
7. HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-DIGITAL-EMERGING-52:
New approaches for Human/AI collaboration for the workforce of the future (RIA) (Made in Europe and ADRA partnerships)
8. HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-DIGITAL-EMERGING-53:
Innovative AI methods and technologies for the process industries (RIA) (Processes4Planet and ADRA partnerships)
9. HORIZON-CL4-2026-DIGITAL-EMERGING-18:
Large-Scale Photonic Quantum Computing Platform Technologies
10. HORIZON-CL4-2027-05-DIGITAL-EMERGING-03:
Advanced integrated photonic devices for extended features and ultra-low power consumption
11. HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-HUMAN-01:
Developing and demonstrating core technologies for Virtual Worlds and Web4.0
12. HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-HUMAN-01:
Advanced and Innovative hardware components for Virtual Worlds
13. HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-DATA-03:
New approaches for decentralized, federated and sustainable AI data processing
14. HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-DATA-09:
Energy efficiency and sustainability of AI data processing in Data Centres
15. HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-DATA-06:
Efficient and compliant access to and use of data
16. HORIZON-CL4-2026-05-DIGITAL-EMERGING-02:
Next-Generation AI Agents for Real-World Applications in the ApplyAI sectors
17. HORIZON-CL4-2026-05-DIGITAL-EMERGING-03:
Next-Generation Agile and Intelligent Robotics Platforms for Industrial and Service Applications
18. HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-DATA-08:
Demand-side 3C pilot demonstrators on converged Telco Edge Cloud Infrastructure
19. CHIPS JU Work Programme 2026
TBC – (finalisation expected in November)
Why participate
- Connect directly with UK research, innovation, and industry partners preparing proposals for these topics.
- Exchange expertise, identify complementary skills, and form competitive consortia.
- Receive support from Dutch and UK NCPs on Horizon Europe Participation.
- Gain early insight into 2026–2027 call expectations and collaboration opportunities.
Who should apply
We are seeking Dutch organizations, research institutes, universities, startups, SMEs, and larger companies that:
- are active in one or more of the above areas;
- have a clear interest and capacity to join Horizon Europe collaborative projects;
- are ready to engage in meaningful, outcome-oriented matchmaking.
Due to limited capacity, participation will be selected by RVO. Applications will be assessed on thematic fit, motivation, and potential for collaboration with UK counterparts.
Event details
- Location: Eindhoven - to be announced
- Format: Pitch & matchmaking sessions, networking event and consortium-building, networking dinner
- Participation is free and will be confirmed upon selection.
Registration
If you and your organization are/is ready to explore new cross-border collaborations and contribute to building the innovative Horizon Europe Cluster 4 projects, we invite you to apply. Deadline to apply is 17 November 2025.
The event is jointly organized by RVO (Cluster 4 NCPs for Horizon Europe) and Innovate UK Business Connect.
