European innovation does not happen only inside proposals, work packages or project meetings. It happens where organisations meet, exchange ideas, build consortia, test partnerships and connect project results with policy, industry, society and investment opportunities.
In 2026, the Nexuswelt team will be active across selected European events linked to Horizon Europe, EU innovation programmes, sustainability, clean energy, blue economy, urban transitions, advanced manufacturing, startup ecosystems and Ukraine recovery cooperation.
This page brings together the key upcoming events where Nexuswelt plans to participate, follow discussions, host or co-host activities, and meet partners and clients. If you are attending one of these events and would like to discuss EU-funded projects, dissemination, communication, exploitation, consortium building or impact strategy, the Nexuswelt team will be happy to meet you there.
Quick event overview
https://nexuswelt.com/european-innovation-events/
Why these events matter for EU-funded projects
EU-funded projects increasingly need more than a strong technical concept. They need a clear impact pathway, credible stakeholder engagement, targeted communication, realistic exploitation planning and visibility in the right European ecosystems.
Events such as the EIC Summit, European Maritime Day, European Sustainable Energy Week, Horizon Europe brokerage events and the DUT Conference are important because they bring together the people who shape and implement Europe’s innovation agenda: policy actors, project coordinators, research institutions, SMEs, startups, investors, cities, clusters and industry representatives.
For organisations preparing Horizon Europe, Digital Europe, LIFE, Interreg, EIC or other EU-funded projects, these events can support partner search, proposal positioning, consortium building, dissemination planning and long-term exploitation. For Nexuswelt, they are also an opportunity to understand emerging project needs directly from the ecosystem and to connect with partners and clients looking for practical support in EU project communication and impact.
Featured Nexuswelt activity: EU Green Week 2026 Partner Event
8 June 2026 | From Nature-Based Ideas to Projects and Investment | Brussels, Belgium
As part of EU Green Week 2026, Nexuswelt and Balkan Consult Group will co-host the partner event From Nature-Based Ideas to Projects and Investment in Brussels.
The event will focus on how nature-based solutions and sustainability ideas can be transformed into concrete partnerships, future EU proposals and investment opportunities. It will bring together SMEs, project developers, public actors, investors, consultants and regional stakeholders interested in practical cooperation around the green transition, sustainable development and EU-funded innovation.
For Nexuswelt, this event reflects one of our core priorities: connecting ideas with the right partners, funding opportunities and impact pathways. Many strong sustainability concepts need more than visibility. They need structured project development, stakeholder engagement, consortium building, communication strategy and a clear route towards implementation.
During the session, participants will have the opportunity to exchange ideas, explore cooperation potential and discuss how nature-based solutions can be positioned for future European projects, regional cooperation and investment-oriented partnerships.
The event is connected to EU Green Week 2026 partner events, which in June 2026 focus on investing in nature and showing how nature-positive approaches can create value for people and business.
Places are limited, so early registration is recommended.
Upcoming events where Nexuswelt plans to be active
18-19 May 2026 | SHIELD Project 3rd General Assembly | Palermo, Italy 
Nexuswelt will join the SHIELD Project 3rd General Assembly in Palermo, where project partners will review progress, align on the next implementation steps and continue the collaboration around innovation uptake and project communication.
Project general assemblies are an important part of EU-funded project work. They help partners evaluate progress, strengthen internal coordination and prepare the next phase of dissemination, communication and exploitation activities.
At Nexuswelt, we support EU projects in turning technical progress into clear messages for stakeholders, policy audiences, industry and wider target groups.
Official link: SHIELD Project website.
21-22 May 2026 | European Maritime Day 2026 | Limassol, Cyprus
Nexuswelt will attend European Maritime Day 2026 in Limassol, Cyprus. The event is one of the main EU-level gatherings for the blue economy, maritime innovation and ocean-related policy.
For Nexuswelt, European Maritime Day is especially relevant for projects and partnerships linked to the blue economy, marine innovation, sustainability, coastal regions, circular economy, ports, maritime clusters and EU-funded cooperation.
This event is also relevant for organisations looking for partners in Horizon Europe Cluster 6, LIFE, Interreg and other EU programmes connected to ocean, water, climate and sustainability topics.
Official link: European Maritime Day 2026.
1-2 June 2026 | Net4Society Matchmaking Event for Horizon Europe Cluster 2 | Paris, France
Nexuswelt will participate in the Net4Society Matchmaking Event for the 2026 Horizon Europe Cluster 2 calls. The event focuses on Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society and supports organisations in building consortia, exchanging project ideas and preparing for upcoming Horizon Europe proposals.
Horizon Europe Cluster 2 projects often require strong stakeholder engagement, communication with policy and civil society actors, and a clear understanding of societal impact. These are areas where Nexuswelt can support consortia as a dissemination, communication and exploitation partner.
For coordinators and partners preparing Cluster 2 proposals, Nexuswelt can contribute to communication strategy, stakeholder mapping, dissemination planning, exploitation pathways and impact-oriented work package design.
Official link: Net4Society Matchmaking Event.
3-4 June 2026 | EIC Summit 2026 | Brussels, Belgium
Nexuswelt will attend the EIC Summit 2026 in Brussels, the flagship event of the European Innovation Council. The Summit brings together startups, scaleups, researchers, investors, EIC beneficiaries, policy actors and innovation ecosystem stakeholders.
For Nexuswelt, the EIC Summit is highly relevant because many EIC and deep-tech innovators need support beyond funding: market positioning, stakeholder visibility, exploitation strategy, communication with non-technical audiences and access to relevant European networks.
Nexuswelt supports innovation-driven organisations in preparing their European positioning and in connecting project results with funders, partners, investors and policy communities.
Official link: EIC Summit 2026.
8 June 2026 | Networking and Matchmaking on Horizon Europe Clean Industrial Deal Calls | Brussels, Belgium
Nexuswelt will join the Networking and Matchmaking event on Horizon Europe Clean Industrial Deal calls in Brussels. The event focuses on upcoming Horizon Europe Clean Industrial Deal 2026 calls and offers opportunities to connect with potential partners, present project ideas and discuss zero-carbon industrial solutions.
This event is strongly aligned with Nexuswelt’s work in EU-funded innovation projects, especially in areas such as clean industry, energy transition, digitalisation, manufacturing, sustainability and industrial transformation.
For consortia preparing Clean Industrial Deal-related proposals, Nexuswelt can support communication, dissemination, exploitation, stakeholder engagement and impact-oriented work package planning.
Official link: Horizon Europe Clean Industrial Deal matchmaking event.
9-11 June 2026 | European Sustainable Energy Week 2026 | Brussels, Belgium
Nexuswelt will follow European Sustainable Energy Week 2026, one of the EU’s major annual events dedicated to renewable energy, energy efficiency and the clean energy transition. The 2026 edition takes place in Brussels and online under the overarching theme A clean, secure and competitive Energy Union.
EUSEW is relevant for organisations working on clean energy, climate neutrality, energy communities, energy efficiency, renewable energy, industrial transition, policy engagement and EU-funded energy projects.
For Nexuswelt, European Sustainable Energy Week is an important platform to follow policy priorities, identify emerging project themes and connect with stakeholders working on Horizon Europe, LIFE, Digital Europe, Interreg and other EU programmes linked to the energy transition.
Official link: European Sustainable Energy Week 2026.
10 June 2026 | DUT Conference 2026: Driving Urban Transitions | Brussels, Belgium / Online
Nexuswelt will join the DUT Conference 2026, organised by the Driving Urban Transitions Partnership. The conference focuses on how to future-proof cities, support climate-neutral and resilient urban transitions, and strengthen networking between urban innovation stakeholders.
This event is highly relevant for city-focused EU projects, Horizon Europe Missions, climate adaptation, urban mobility, sustainable districts, energy transition, circular cities and public-sector innovation.
For Nexuswelt, the DUT Conference is an important opportunity to follow urban transition priorities and connect them with project communication, stakeholder engagement and EU funding strategies.
Official link: DUT Conference 2026.
16-17 June 2026 | AIMS5.0 General Assembly | Madrid, Spain
Nexuswelt will join the AIMS5.0 General Assembly in Madrid. AIMS5.0 is an EU-funded project focused on Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing leading to Sustainability and Industry 5.0.
The General Assembly will bring partners together to discuss demonstrators, work package achievements, project results and the next steps towards the project’s final phase.
Nexuswelt supports AIMS5.0 through communication and dissemination activities, helping to make project results more visible, understandable and relevant for European industrial and innovation audiences.
Official link: AIMS5.0 events page.
17-20 June 2026 | VivaTech 2026 | Paris, France
Nexuswelt will attend VivaTech 2026 in Paris, one of Europe’s largest technology and startup events. The event brings together startups, corporates, investors, technology leaders and innovation ecosystems.
For Nexuswelt, VivaTech is a strong platform for identifying innovation trends, connecting with technology-driven SMEs and exploring links between startup growth, EU funding and international partnerships.
Many startups and scaleups have strong technology but limited experience with EU-funded projects. Nexuswelt helps such organisations understand how to position themselves in European consortia, communicate their innovation potential and connect with relevant funding and partnership opportunities.
Official link: VivaTech 2026.
25-26 June 2026 | Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 | Gdansk, Poland
Nexuswelt plans to follow the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 in Gdansk. The conference is relevant for international cooperation around Ukraine’s reconstruction, investment, infrastructure, energy, logistics, public-sector support and private-sector partnerships.
For Nexuswelt, this topic is strategically important because Ukraine’s recovery will require strong European cooperation, practical funding pathways and partnerships between public authorities, SMEs, investors, research organisations and innovation actors.
Nexuswelt follows this area with a focus on EU funding, project development, stakeholder engagement and support for organisations seeking to participate in European cooperation around recovery, resilience and innovation.
Official link: Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026.
How Nexuswelt supports EU projects and innovation partners
Nexuswelt works with EU-funded projects, coordinators, SMEs, research organisations, startups, clusters and innovation partners that want to strengthen their European visibility, project impact and cooperation potential.
Our work is especially relevant for organisations preparing or implementing Horizon Europe, Digital Europe, LIFE, Interreg, EIC and related EU-funded projects. We help partners move from technical progress to visible impact by making results understandable, identifying the right audiences, preparing communication activities and supporting stakeholder engagement and uptake beyond the consortium.
- Dissemination, communication and exploitation for EU-funded projects
- Stakeholder engagement and project visibility
- Impact strategy and exploitation planning
- Consortium building and partner search
- Support for Horizon Europe and related EU funding opportunities
- Communication work packages and project storytelling
- Policy-oriented communication and innovation uptake
- Support for SMEs and startups entering European funding ecosystems
Let’s meet at upcoming EU innovation events
If you are attending one of these events and would like to discuss Horizon Europe, EU project communication, dissemination and exploitation, consortium building, stakeholder engagement or impact strategy, the Nexuswelt team will be happy to meet you there.
We are open to conversations with coordinators, project managers, research organisations, SMEs, startups, clusters, cities, public authorities and innovation partners preparing or implementing EU-funded projects.
Let’s meet in Brussels, Limassol, Paris, Madrid, Gdansk or online.
To connect with Nexuswelt, visit nexuswelt.com or contact our team directly.
