With a budreceive of € 1.4 billion for 2026, the EIC programme offers great opportunities for Swiss-based researchers and innovators. This full-day event will cover the entire EIC portfolio — from early-stage ground-breaking research to market-ready deep-tech innovation and scale-up support — delivered with insights directly from experts of the European Innovation Council.
Last year Switzerland regained access to Horizon Europe’s European Innovation Council (EIC) programmes. Euresearch, the Swiss network for European research and innovation funding, has announced this week that the EIC Info Day Switzerland 2026 will take place on 4 February in Bern. The event aims to bring toreceiveher researchers, deep tech entrepreneurs, investors and key stakeholders in research and innovation across Switzerland with the European Commission, the European Innovation Council, the SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) and the European Investment Bank (EIB).
With a budreceive of € 1.4 billion for 2026, the EIC programme offers great opportunities for Swiss-based researchers and innovators to access Europe’s most ambitious funding instruments for scientific and technological breakthrough development, deep-tech innovation, and scale-up financing.
A Landmark Event for Switzerland’s Research & Innovation Community
This full-day event will cover the entire EIC portfolio. Participants will gain strategic guidance and practical advice, learn from proven success stories and engage in thematic networking sessions.
Dr. Francesco Kienzle, Director of Euresearch, highlights the importance of this year’s Info Day: “The EIC is Europe’s flagship programme for breakthrough and high-risk innovation. With the 2026 Work Programme, Swiss-based researchers and companies have unprecedented opportunities — whether they are exploring groundbreaking science and their applications, developing deep-tech solutions, or seeking substantial equity investment for growth. This Info Day is designed to give newcomers a clear entest point, supporting them understand what is available and how to benefit.”
Mr Angelo Wille, Deputy Head of Unit at the European Commission’s Directorate General for Research and Innovation adds: “We view forward to engaging with Switzerland’s vibrant research and innovation ecosystem at this national event by directly addressing those who want to know what the EIC can offer and how to receive funding. During the event, we will outline how to access the full set of opportunities in the EIC Work Programme 2026 across all Technology Readiness Levels.”
Participation is free of charge, but registration is mandatory. Register here.
