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SUMMARY:EIC Info Day 2026 in Tallinn – The Future of European Innovation and Deep Tech
DESCRIPTION:We invite companies\, researchers\, representatives of innovation ecosystems and everyone interested to join the European Innovation Council (EIC) Info Day in Tallinn to learn about future directions in European innovation and deep tech funding and hear from Estonian companies about their experiences applying for EIC funding. \nDate: 20 November 2026\, 9:00–12:20\nVenue: Tallinn Business Incubator\, Poldri tn 3-1\, Room Lend \nThe event will be held in English and in person only. \nRegistration is open until 15 November: European Innovation Council Info Day in Tallinn\nPlease find agenda below ⇓ \nWhat to expect? \nThe special guest of the Info Day will be Michiel Scheffer\, President of the EIC Board\, who will discuss the strategic challenges facing Europe beyond 2027 and the EIC Board’s vision for shaping the future of European innovation. \nWe will also look at the European Union’s next research and innovation framework programme\, Horizon Europe 2028–2034\, its proposed directions and potential implications for Estonia. \nKeith Sequeira\, Head of the EIC Unit at the European Commission\, will present the EIC’s strategic directions and future priorities. \nEstonian companies that have received EIC funding will share their experiences of applying for EIC funding\, discuss the application and funding process\, and offer practical lessons learned. \nThe Estonian EIC NCPs will provide an overview of EIC funding opportunities and the support offered by Enterprise Estonia (EIS) and the Estonian Research Council (ETAG) to applicants. Topics will include application support\, the Seal of Excellence quality label and the Plug-In scheme. \nThe day will conclude with a panel discussion entitled “Shaping Deep Tech Funding: A Dual-Use Perspective”\, where representatives of Estonian companies will discuss deep tech funding\, dual-use technologies and the opportunities and challenges associated with them. \nJoin us to explore the future of European innovation and discuss the opportunities ahead for Estonian companies and researchers! \nAGENDA \n09:00–09:30  Registration and welcome coffee \n09:30–09:40  Opening remarks –  Ivar Pae\, Management Board Member\, Estonian Business and Innovation Agency (EIS) \n09:40–10:00  Strategic Challenges for Europe Post-2027: The EIC Board’s Vision –  Michiel Scheffer\, President of the EIC Board\, European Commission \n10:00–10:15  FP10 and the Innovation Pillar: Future Directions and Implications for Estonia –  Heidi Paju\, Counsellor of Scientific Affaires\, Permanent Representation of Estonia to the EU \n10:15–10:20  Q&A \n10:20–10:35  EIC Funding Pathways in Estonia: Application Support\, Seal of Excellence and Plug-In Schemes – Darja Matt\, Estonian Research Council (ETAG) and Anna Laarits\, Enterprise Estonia (EIS)\, as National Contact Points for European Innovation Council (EIC) and European Innovation Ecosystems (EIE) \n10:35–10:55  The Applicant’s Perspective: Lessons from the EIC Pre-Accelerator and EIC Accelerator \n\nTrackDeep (Andy Viikmaa) – EIC Pre-Accelerator\nTBC\n\n10:55–11:00  Q&A \n11:00–11:15  Coffee break \n11:15–11:35  EIC Strategic Priorities for the Future – Keith Sequeira\, Head of Unit\, DG RTD (online presentation) \n11:35–12:05  Panel discussion: Shaping Deep Tech Funding: A Dual-Use Perspective \n\nLauri Teppo (moderator)\, NCP for Horizon Europe Cluster 3 “Civil Security for Society”\, Estonian Research Council (ETAG)\nDan Bogdanov\, Chief Scientific Officer\, Cybernetica\nTanel Järvet\, Managing Director and Defence Division Lead\, CAFA Tech\nTBC\n\n12:05–12:15  Q&A \n12:15–12:20  Closing remarks \n  \nThe event is organised by Enterprise Estonia and Estonian Research Council. \nContacts: \nAnna Laarits (EIS)\, anna.laarits@eis.ee \nDarja Matt (ETAG)\, darja.matt@etag.ee
URL:https://etag.ee/en/event/eic-info-day-2026-in-tallinn-the-future-of-european-innovation-and-deep-tech/
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