Day 1, Nov 26th (afternoon – Flanders Office in Brussels)

• Introduction and Overview of the Flemish innovation landscape

Presentation on the Flemish innovation and business ecosystem – key sectors, strengths, and investment opportunities

• Legal Aspects of Doing Business in Belgium
  A practical guide to the legal framework for companies entering the Belgian market
• Subsidies & Grants
  Explore available funding opportunities, including regional and federal support programs
• Horizon Europe Testimonial
  Presentation of a successful Horizon cooperation project, showcasing how Flemish and international partners can co-create impactful solutions

Day 2, Nov 27th (full day – NCBR Office in Brussels, Rue Belliard 40, Brussels)

(10:00 – 20:30 )

Session I: Shaping the future of the European High-Tech Sector

• Opening address and welcoming of the participants

• Debate: Policy development – towards the future of the high-tech Europe

– invited MEPs, representative of the EC, representative of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Poland and the National Centre for Research and Development

• Dialog with participants

• Invitation to the 5th  Central European Technology Forum – CETEF’26 in Poznan (19-20.10.2026)

Networking lunch

Session II: Value of the collaboration at the European Level

EU level – partnerships and initiatives

• European Association of Research and Technology Organisations (EARTO)
• AI, Data and Robotics Association (ADRA)
• Biodiversa+
• EIT Manufacturing
• EIT Food
• EIT Health
• European Association of Research Managers and Administrators (EARMA)
• PREMIERE Multi-actor project
• Dialog with participants

Coffee break

Session III: Valorisation of knowledge and Innovation – Horizon Europe and FP10

• Accelerate the twin green and digital transitions – Cluster 5 calls and future pathways
• European Innovation Council – calls and future pathways
• The widerAdvance Facility project for the valorisation of research results
• Best practices from Flanders and Poland
• Dialog with participants

Transition break

#EUTechStudyVisit2025 Matchmaking Event

(16:30 – 18:30 )

Networking cocktail

Day 3, Nov 28th (in-depth visits in Flanders)

• Site visits to Flemish companies, R&D hubs, or innovation campuses tailored to your sectors of interest.
• Chances to explore potential partnerships and investment opportunities

Before departure

– Online workshop “International collaboration” (Jara Pascual, CollabWith)