Leaders and Executives:
All Horizon Clusters & EU Missions
A leadership-focused day convening executives, policymakers, and senior decision-makers from organizations and public institutions across all EU Missions, addressing strategic governance, organisational transformation, and long-term value creation in complex and uncertain environments.
This day is designed for anyone who wants to take action on funding and partnerships, including:
entrepreneurs and innovators
startups and SMEs
NGOs and social impact teams
researchers, academics, and PhD candidates
project managers and consultants
public sector and ecosystem builders
Explore funding opportunities across all 6 clusters & all EU Missions.
VCW for Funding Success:
Used by 300+ Leaders to Turn Ideas into Fundable Proposals and Avoid Costly Mistakes
Horizon Clusters
In Horizon Europe, clusters are the EU’s main thematic areas that organise funding opportunities (calls + topics) for collaborative research and innovation projects. There are 6 clusters:
Cluster 1- Health
Cluster 2- Culture, Creativity & Inclusive Society
Cluster 3- Civil Security for Society
Cluster 4- Digital, Industry & Space
Cluster 5- Climate, Energy & Mobility
Cluster 6- Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture & Environment
EU Missions in Horizon Europe
EU Missions are large-scale initiatives within Horizon Europe that establish clear, time-bound objectives to address major challenges, including climate change, cancer, ocean restoration, soil health, and the creation of climate-neutral, smart cities. They mobilize and connect researchers, policymakers, citizens, and other stakeholders to combine resources, stimulate innovation, and deliver concrete solutions that generate tangible benefits for society.
Build Horizon Europe-ready consortia using the VCW Funnel, myVCW AI, and targeted matchmaking.
Horizon Europe offers €95B in funding until 2027. This summit prioritises participants with a clear role or ambition in Horizon Europe proposals.
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Day 4 – Education, Science & Innovation | All Clusters and All EU Missions
Thursday, 22 January 2026
A cross-cutting day bringing together education systems, scientific knowledge, research excellence, and innovation ecosystems across all thematic clusters and EU Missions, focusing on how learning, science, and innovation translate into sustainable value creation and long-term societal impact.
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Day 5 - Leaders and Executives from Organizations & Public Institutions | All EU Missions
Friday, 23 January 2026
A leadership-focused day convening executives, policymakers, and senior decision-makers from organizations and public institutions across all EU Missions, addressing strategic governance, organisational transformation, and long-term value creation in complex and uncertain environments.

