EURADA’s Brokerage Event: A Unique Opportunity to Explore European Funding Opportunities

• March 22, 2023

On Wednesday 29 March 2023, the European Association of Development Agencies (EURADA) is organizing the 8th edition of its Brokerage Event. This one-day hybrid event will bring together experts in the field of regional development, innovation, and smart specialization strategies, among others. The event aims to provide a unique opportunity to explore European funding opportunities through EU programs such as Horizon Europe and Interreg Europe.

The event will consist of four sessions dedicated to funding opportunities: Interreg Europe, Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, and the I3 Instrument. Expert speakers from the European Commission and the Interreg Europe Joint Secretariat will present current and future initiatives and funding opportunities in support of research, innovation, policy development, and implementation.

In addition to these sessions, participants will have the opportunity to pitch and present both their own Regional Development Agency (RDA) and the call they are interested in applying to. Pitch applications will be evaluated, and participants will receive an email confirmation about their participation in the pitching session by 17 March 2023 at the latest.

To facilitate networking, the event will share the short profiles of all registered participants prior to the event. Thanks to the shared public catalogue of participants and profiles, all attendees will have the chance to arrange bilateral meetings to create consortiums for potential projects and forge links for future partnerships.

This year’s edition promises to be even more fruitful than the previous editions, with at least 20 Regional Development Agencies expected to participate in person at EURADA’s premises in Brussels, while the remaining 50 are foreseen to connect online. The event aims to generate synergies among experts in the innovation field that will hopefully translate into new partnerships for ongoing or future proposals.

It is important to note that the deadline for pitches is Tuesday 14 March, and no pitches will be accepted after this date. However, the registration for participants remains open until 28 March, and anyone interested in the pitching session can either present a successful project from the past, a project idea for an upcoming call, or themselves/the organization they represent.

In conclusion, EURADA’s Brokerage Event is a must-attend event for anyone interested in exploring European funding opportunities, developing partnerships, and staying up to date on the latest trends in regional development, innovation, and smart specialization strategies. With a strong focus on networking, collaboration, and knowledge sharing, this event promises to provide insights into the latest trends and developments in the fields of innovation and regional development, and will allow participants to connect with other professionals and potential collaborators from across Europe. By attending the EURADA Brokerage Event, development agencies can gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the European innovation ecosystem, and can leverage this knowledge to develop effective strategies and programs that will drive economic growth and prosperity in their regions.