The 2nd Sustainable Value Creation Summit
VCW Lab @ Nova SBE, Nova SBE,
Universidade Nova Lisboa, Portugal
19-28 January 2026
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.
A structured, hands-on format
The Summit is organized across eight dedicated days, each focused on a specific topic and thematic area aligned with national and European Union priorities and Horizon Europe Clusters.
Morning sessions focus on individual work, during which participants apply myVCW to their own organizational challenges and develop a Value Creation Canvas (VC²). The objective is to build a strong value proposition for their organization with the potential to secure funding from national calls or European Commission programs.
Afternoon sessions are collaborative and team-based. Participants work together to explore, refine, and advance solutions using the VCW methodology, aligning their individual value propositions with those of other organizations to form national and international consortia.
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Day 1 - Cluster 1: Health
Monday, 19 January 2026
Prevention, preparedness, digital health and health system resilience, with strong emphasis on implementation and societal impact. -
Day 2 - Cluster 2: Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society
Tuesday, 20 January 2026
Democracy, inclusion, governance, social innovation and behavioural change, with a strong policy and impact orientation.
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Day 3 - Cluster 3: Civil Security for Society
Wednesday, 21 January 2026
Crisis management, civil protection, cybersecurity and societal resilience, focused on interoperability and operational readiness. -
Day 4 – Education, Science & Innovation
Thursday, 22 January 2026
A cross-cutting day dedicated to education systems, scientific knowledge, research excellence, and innovation ecosystems, exploring how learning and science translate into sustainable value creation.
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Day 5 - Leaders and Executives from Organizations & Public Institutions
Friday, 23 January 2026
A leadership-focused day bringing together executives, policymakers, and senior decision-makers to address strategic governance, organisational transformation, and long-term value creation under complexity.
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Day 6 - Cluster 4: Digital, Industry and Space
Monday, 26 January 2026
AI, data, advanced industry, space and Earth Observation, focusing on competitiveness, scalability and deployment. -
Day 7 – Cluster 5: Climate, Energy and Mobility
Tuesday, 27 January 2026
Climate action, energy transition and clean mobility, centred on systemic change and measurable environmental impact. -
Day 8 – Cluster 6: Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources and Environment
Saturday, 28 January 2026
Sustainable food systems, bioeconomy, biodiversity and natural resources, with emphasis on circularity and ecological resilience.
Event Overview:
SVCS: 19/01/2026- Cluster 1- Health
SVCS: 20/01/2026- Cluster 2- Culture, Creativity & Inclusive Society
SVCS: 21/01/2026- Cluster 3- Civil Security for Society
SVCS: 22/01/2026- Education, Science & Innovation
SVCS: 23/01/2026- Leaders and Executives from Organizations & Public Institutions
SVCS: 26/01/2026- Cluster 4- Digital, Industry & Space
SVCS: 27/01/2026- Cluster 5- Climate, Energy & Mobility
SVCS: 28/01/2026- Cluster 6- Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture & Environment
Thematic days and clusters
Each day is dedicated to the following thematic priorities:
Education, Science & Innovation (Thursday, 22 January 2026)
This day will focus on aligning education, scientific research, and innovation to address complex societal and economic challenges, in line with Horizon Europe priorities. Discussions may cover skills for the digital and green transitions, the role of universities and research organisations in innovation ecosystems, research impact and knowledge transfer, the use of AI and digital tools, and new collaboration models linking academia, industry, public institutions, and society, with a focus on translating education and science into innovation, policy impact, and national and European funding opportunities, including Horizon Europe.Leaders and Executives from Organizations & Public Institutions (Friday, 23 January 2026)
This day will focus on leadership and decision-making challenges in organizations and public institutions, and how these challenges can be translated into fundable projects at national and European levels, including Horizon Europe and Innovation Actions. Discussions may address aligning strategic priorities with funding frameworks, building effective partnerships and consortia, and designing innovation initiatives with clear impact, implementation capacity, and accountability for the use of public funds.
Cluster 1 – Health (Monday, 19 January 2026)
Topics include youth NCD prevention, life science trust, climate-health impacts, climate-resilient health systems, digital mental health risks, post-infection conditions, epidemic preparedness, chronic disease strategies, cardiovascular research, health system efficiency, and advanced therapies.
More info: https://www.valuecreationwheel.com/cluster-1-healthCluster 2 – Culture, Creativity & Inclusive Society (Tuesday, 20 January 2026)
Topics include democratic resilience, digital governance, cultural heritage, media viability, equality and rights, education and skills, talent and labour mobility, migration and inclusion, creative economy and AI, and global governance and human rights.
More info: https://www.valuecreationwheel.com/cluster-2-culture-creativity-inclusive-societyCluster 3 – Civil Security for Society (Wednesday, 21 January 2026)
Topics include multi-hazard resilience, climate security preparedness, search and rescue innovation, bioterrorism prevention, critical infrastructure protection, border security systems, cybersecurity and secure AI, crime and terrorism prevention, and societal and community resilience.
More info: https://www.valuecreationwheel.com/cluster-3-civil-security-for-societyCluster 4 – Digital, Industry & Space (Monday, 26 January 2026)
Topics include space-based Earth observation, security-focused EO applications, autonomous and resilient satellite systems, AI-driven digital twins, trusted AI and data infrastructures, advanced manufacturing and robotics, circular and low-carbon industrial processes, quantum and post-quantum technologies, critical raw materials, and next-generation internet platforms.
More info: https://www.valuecreationwheel.com/cluster-4-digital-industry-spaceCluster 5 – Climate, Energy & Mobility (Tuesday, 27 January 2026)
Topics include climate action, energy transition, clean and smart mobility, resilient infrastructures, industrial decarbonization, advanced materials, digital and AI-enabled systems, and sustainable value chains.
More info: https://www.valuecreationwheel.com/cluster-5-climate-energy-mobilityCluster 6 – Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture & Environment (Friday, 28 January 2026)
Topics include ocean science and the blue economy, social sustainability and innovation in agriculture, digital and AI solutions for food systems, Earth observation and greenhouse-gas monitoring, rural competitiveness, climate-smart agriculture and forestry, biodiversity conservation and ecosystem restoration, circular bioeconomy, pollution reduction, and bio-based innovation.
More info: https://www.valuecreationwheel.com/cluster-6-food-bioeconomy-natural-resources-agriculture-environment