European Research and Innovation Week 2024

Research and Innovation Week 2024, organized by the European Commission and the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, will take place from March 18 to 21, 2024, in a hybrid format, in Brussels and online.

This edition marks the 40th anniversary of the Framework Programs for Research and Innovation and will include several activities, notably:

• March 18: Opening of R&I Week
• March 19: CIS Summit 2024
• March 19-20: Belgian Presidency Conference on Innovation Procurement
• March 20–21: European R&I Days 2024

Throughout this week, the future of research and innovation and its contribution to the European Union's (EU) political priorities will be discussed, with particular emphasis on the EU's technological sovereignty and competitiveness.

According to the European Commission, the program will include high-level policy debates, funding and networking opportunities, workshops, investor pitching sessions, and exhibitions showcasing EU-funded projects.

You can find more details here.

For more information on the European Research Area, visit the FCT website.