We invite Portuguese entities to apply to join the national delegation on International Brokerage Visits dedicated to the energy sector, with the aim of strengthening national participation in Cluster 5 of Horizon Europe.
Entities based in Portugal (including Non-Business Entities of the R&I System (ENESII) and all Companies) may submit an expression of interest to participate in the Horizon Europe brokerage visits to Spain and Germany in 2026. ANI will be responsible for coordinating these visits within the scope of Horizon Europe.
Objectives of the visits
The visits will be structured opportunities for networking and international collaboration, designed to:
- Strengthen Portugal’s participation in Horizon Europe and its share of funding in the energy sector by forming competitive consortia for Horizon Europe applications.
- Improve collaboration between academia and industry to facilitate strategic partnerships with leading entities in Spain and Germany.
- Increase the visibility and internationalisation of Portuguese entities.
- Create a network of Portuguese companies and research organisations with high potential and/or strong ambition for future collaborations in Horizon Europe.
Provisional agenda here.
Dates and Locations
- Visit I: Berlin, Germany | 6th and 7th May
- Visit II: Spain (to be confirmed)
Who can participate?
Portuguese entities with an interest in:
- Active participation in European collaborative projects under Horizon Europe.
- Renewable energies, energy systems and digitalisation of the energy sector.
Please note that participation in visits is limited to one participant per organisation.
Funding and Costs
Support mechanisms available:
- Notice for SMEs and Small Mid Caps, with a submission deadline of 30 December
- Notice for Non-Business Entities, with a submission deadline of 30th December
How to express interest?
For the Mission to Berlin, the form is available until 31/12/2025 here. You will be notified of the results of your expression of interest by 16/01/2026.
The form for the Mission to Spain will be available soon.
