The matchmaking event is organised within the LUKE project and aims to bring together eligible applicants for the LUKE Joint Call 2026 across 11 countries. It will provide detailed information about the Call and facilitate the partner search. The LUKE Joint Call is launched within the Horizon Europe project LUKE within which funding parties pool resources and support Ukraine’s integration into the European Research Area. The EU-funded Horizon Europe LUKE project is a platform to support administrative implementation of the LUKE Joint Call.
The Call aims to build research and innovation partnerships, with Ukraine as the central partner. It is jointly implemented by 13 funding parties, ensuring participation of 11 countries.
Eligible applicants may include:
Research and higher education institutions established in accordance with the relevant national legislation
Research-performing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
Other entities eligible for funding under the applicable national rules
Different types of organisations from the research, innovation and business sectors can form consortia. A project consortium must include eligible partners from Ukraine and at least two other participating countries.
More information and registration here
Are you looking for partners or interested in following up on the LUKE Joint Call?
Register for the CEF LUKE Joint Call on the EU.FFICIENT platform: https://community.eufficient.eu/
The platform is designed to support participants connecting with potential partners and learning more about co-creation principles to integrate into R&I activities.
