The 5th EIC Summit (3-4 June 2026, Brussels) is the European Innovation Council’s flagship event focusing on accelerating deep-tech innovation, scaling startups, and strengthening Europe’s competitiveness. It connects innovators with investors and policymakers to discuss the 2026 work programme, featuring workshops, networking, and the European Prize for Women Innovators ceremony.

• Day 1: Wednesday 3 June – The morning session is open to EIC Beneficiaries only and includes scaling, investment readiness, technology transfer and much more, the afternoon is open to all. Including networking sessions and an exhibition area as well as speaker sessions.
• Day 2: Thursday 4 June, Open to all innovators and  stakeholders for speaker sessions, networking and exhibition area.

Innovate UK will support a cohort of UK researchers and innovators to attend this event. This will include your flight or Eurostar and accommodation. No UK travel to and from the airport or subsistence will be covered. Innovate UK Business Connect will organise and book and pay centrally. Please note that applicants must have a valid visa (if necessary)

This is a competitive process as we expect to be oversubscribed for this hugely popular event so express your interest now.

Attendance is free, but mandatory registration for the event itself via the B2Match Platform is required in advance. Registration is open for the event until .

• Where: Brussels
• When: 3-4 June 2026
• Application deadline: 5 May
• Evaluation deadline: 11 May
• Notification: 13 May