What’s Next in Horizon Europe Cluster 4, Call 2026–27

Get ready for the final Horizon Europe Cluster 4 calls in Digital, Industry & Space!

Discover what’s new in the 2026–27 Work Programme, hear directly from the European Commission and FFG experts, and prepare your next proposal early.

💡 Review the pre-published Work Programme 2026/27 ahead of the event.

Agenda

09:30 Registration & Breakfast with FFG Experts
10:00 Welcome – A. Pogany (BMIMI), G. Kern (FFG)
10:15 European developments & transition to FP10 – N. Deliniakis (EC)
11:00 Main topic lines – M. Halver, M. Albu, S. Gasparoni (FFG)
12:00 Lunch & Topic Corners (Industry, Digital, DEP, AI, Space, ERC, MSCA, COST, EDF)
13:30 Horizontal Calls: Clean Industrial Deal & AI for Science + Proposal Tips
14:30 Success Stories – M. Schwentenwein (Lithoz), U. Trog (Joanneum Research)
15:00 Pitch & Connect Networking
17:00 End

🎤 Interested in pitching?
Showcase your project idea or organisational expertise and connect with partners in the Pitch & Connect session. One slide, 3 minutes. A great chance to:
– Highlight your innovation or capabilities
– Find collaborators for upcoming Cluster 4 calls
– Boost visibility in the R&I community

Please send the filled Pitching Template to HEUCluster4@ffg.at by 21 November. Slides will be shown only on screen during the event.

ℹ️ Note: This event does not cover general Horizon Europe basics. New to the programme? The FFG Academy Online Starter Package “Basic Knowledge” offers a quick introduction.

📍Accessibility: The Federal Ministry for Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure (BMIMI) is easily reachable by public transport.