ITBridge Connect 2026 brings together Ukrainian and European digital companies and organisations to create new business partnerships, technology collaborations and joint international projects.
The online event is aimed at IT companies, startups, clusters, European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs), research organisations, innovation agencies, investors and business support organisations interested in developing cooperation between Ukraine and the European Union.
When does the event take place?
The main online programme takes place on 21 October 2026 from 10:00 to 12:30 CET.
Following the main programme, participants can continue networking and arrange individual online B2B meetings through the matchmaking platform until 26 November 2026.
What does ITBridge Connect offer?
Participants will have an opportunity to:
• explore future opportunities for EU–Ukraine digital cooperation;
• learn from successful international partnership models;
• discover new commercial and technology collaboration opportunities;
• present solutions and partnership ideas;
• identify partners for future international projects and consortia;
• meet potential partners in individual B2B meetings;
• learn how Enterprise Europe Network can support international growth and partner search.
Pitch your technology or project idea
The programme includes pitching sessions focused on:
• technology solutions and commercial cooperation;
• project and R&D collaboration opportunities.
Participants can present their project ideas, collaboration opportunities and competences to an international audience.
The deadline to apply for a pitching slot is 5 October 2026. Selected participants will be informed by 9 October.
Apply for the pitching session:
https://forms.gle/cL8d3FXMkq4STN2aA
Continue matchmaking after the forum
The live event on 21 October is only the beginning. The B2B matchmaking platform will remain open for several more weeks.
Participants can identify suitable partners and arrange individual online meetings to discuss:
• commercial cooperation;
• technology partnerships;
• suppliers and other business partners;
• international market expansion;
• joint innovation and R&D activities;
• consortium building for future international projects.
Who should participate?
ITBridge Connect is particularly relevant for:
• IT and technology companies;
• startups;
• clusters;
• European Digital Innovation Hubs;
• research organisations;
• innovation agencies;
• investors;
• business support organisations.
Participation and registration
ITBridge Connect 2026 takes place online.
Event information:
https://www.b2match.com/e/itbridge-connect/components/73656
Registration:
https://www.b2match.com/e/itbridge-connect/sign-up/create-account
Programme:
https://www.b2match.com/e/itbridge-connect/components/73658
Apply for the pitching session:
https://forms.gle/cL8d3FXMkq4STN2aA
ITBridge Connect is organised within the ITBridge project, an initiative strengthening digital collaboration between Ukraine and the European Union. The project is implemented by Kharkiv IT Cluster, Dnipro IT Community and Odesa IT Family together with Transilvania IT Cluster and Cluster Digital of Catalunya, with support from the European Union’s Single Market Programme.
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