The summit brings together startups, investors, researchers, policymakers and innovation organisations from across Europe for two days of discussions, workshops and networking focused on the future of European innovation and funding.
Sploro will be there to connect with partners, innovators and organisations across the ecosystem.
The EIC Summit is one of the flagship events of the European Innovation Council and a key moment in the European innovation calendar. Every year, it brings together the organisations, startups and institutions shaping the future of innovation in Europe.
For startups and innovators, the event offers direct access to funding insights, ecosystem connections and discussions around the future of Horizon Europe, deep tech and scaling in Europe. From investment readiness and internationalisation to new EIC initiatives, the summit provides a clear view of where European innovation is heading next.
For organisations working within the ecosystem, it is also an opportunity to stay close to emerging trends, discover new initiatives and engage with the wider European innovation community.
Over the two days, the EIC Summit 2026 will bring together key players from across the European innovation ecosystem through talks, workshops, networking sessions and exhibitions.
Topics on the agenda include:
The event will also feature networking cocktails, exhibitions of EIC-funded projects and sessions led by voices from startups, research, policy and investment — making it a key space to connect, exchange ideas and explore future collaborations across Europe’s innovation ecosystem.
Beyond attending the summit, several projects from Sploro’s portfolio will also be present throughout the event.
You’ll find the Women TechEU and Open Horizons stands in the exhibition area, where attendees will be able to discover the initiatives, connect with the teams and learn more about the support they provide to innovators and startups across Europe.
In addition, the EVOLVE2CARE project will host two presentations on 4 June focused on Living Labs, healthcare innovation and market validation strategies:
10:45 – 11:00
“Living Labs as a competitive advantage for European companies: transforming the innovation journey from a high-risk gamble into a structured, evidence-based path to market.”
Presenter: Martina Desole (ENoLL)
16:10 – 16:25
“Accelerating HealthTech Innovation in Transitional Care through Living Labs: Lessons from the EVOLVE2CARE Project.”
Presenter: Despoina Petsani (AUTH)
These sessions will showcase how collaborative innovation environments and Living Labs can support the development and scaling of healthcare solutions in Europe.
Three members of our team are flying to Brussels for the event:
Whether you’re a startup looking for help accessing cascade funding, an organisation navigating Horizon Europe, a potential consortium partner, or simply someone who wants to understand how Sploro can support your innovation journey — we’d love to connect.
If you’re attending the EIC Summit 2026 and want to schedule a meeting with our team, reach out to us! We’re always up for good conversations about European projects, cascade funding opportunities, and how we can work together.
See you in Brussels!
