09/04/2018

EUREKA Innovation Days Announced

The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) and Innovate UK have announced an international conference and B2B matchmaking event - EUREKA Innovation Days.

The event will take place in Finland's dynamic capital Helsinki, from 22 to 24 May 2018.

Northern Ireland businesses interested in attending this conference can apply for funding to help with the costs of:

• travel to Helsinki

• hotel accommodation

• conference participation fee (normally 160 € plus VAT)

Attending EUREKA Innovation Days will give you:

• insights into innovations in smart energy, industry, transport and health

• opportunities for matchmaking and pitching new project ideas

• a chance to learn about best practices from leading international businesses

• information, advice and access to partners that can help you get involved in future Eurostars projects

You will also get an opportunity to hear from high-level speakers from industry, government and academia, and take part in a debate on the European innovation landscape.

More information on the event can be found here.

(MH)

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