On 3–4 June 2026, the European Innovation Council Summit 2026 will bring together Europe’s most ambitious startups and scaleups, investors, industry partners, researchers and innovation policy makers.
EIS invites Estonian companies to take part in EIC Summit 2026, one of Europe’s key high-level events for innovation and entrepreneurship. The summit offers companies an opportunity to gain a better understanding of one of Europe’s most important innovation funding instruments, meet investors and strategic partners, and create new contacts for international growth.
The European Innovation Council is the European Union’s key instrument for supporting breakthrough and market-creating innovations. Participating in the summit can help companies better understand what kind of solutions and teams the EIC is looking for, while also increasing their visibility in the European innovation ecosystem.
Why participate?
• gain a better understanding of one of Europe’s most important innovation funding opportunities
• meet investors, EIC programme representatives and strategic partners
• find contacts for international growth, pilot projects and cooperation
• discover solutions from European deep-tech and innovation companies
• strengthen the visibility of Estonian companies in the European innovation landscape
Focus areas include:
• company growth
• investment readiness
• technology transfer
• international partnerships
• deep-tech innovation
• European competitiveness
In addition, EIC Ecosystem Partners Day will take place on 2 June, offering a valuable opportunity to meet EIC-supported startups, connect with industry and policy leaders, and explore new cooperation opportunities within the European innovation ecosystem.
Participation is free of charge, but registration is required. The number of places is limited.
Date: 3–4 June 2026
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Further information about the event:
https://eic.ec.europa.eu/eic-summit-2026_en
Registration:
https://www.b2match.com/e/eic-summit-2026
For additional questions or support with arranging meetings in Brussels, please contact:
Kristel Oitmaa
Head of Brussels Office, EIS
+372 522 8877
kristel.oitmaa@eis.ee