Who should attend this event?

Early career researchers, entrepreneurs, and innovators interested in EU funding, venture growth, or using AI for grant writing.

Do I need prior experience with EU projects or grant writing?

No. The sessions are designed for all experience levels, from beginners exploring funding options to those already managing EU projects.

Bring your laptop or tablet if you’d like to take notes or explore funding tools during the workshop. Business cards are also useful for networking.

Wednesday, November 5

EU Funding Pathways for Innovation, AI & Ecosystem Development

By InnovaCyBridge Consortium

Explore venture growth, AI-driven grant writing, and EU funding pathways in this workshop for early career researchers and entrepreneurs.

Date and time

Location

Conference Aston - Hotel and Conference Centre

Aston Street Birmingham B4 7ET United Kingdom

Agenda

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Registration

Welcome and check-in. Grab your badge and connect with fellow participants over coffee.

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Welcome Address

Dr. Anitha Chinnaswamy

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Private Funding

Sevi Tuominen

Learn practical strategies to grow your venture, from refining your business model to scaling sustainably.

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Coffee Break

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Leveraging AI for Grant Writing

Michal Zilberberg

Discover how to use AI tools to enhance your grant applications—improving efficiency, accuracy, and success rates.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch Break

Enjoy a 3-course lunch at Conference Aston

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

EU Grant Opportunities and Ecosystem Building

Yalin Gulbahar

Gonca Kara

Gain insights into current EU funding calls, partnership strategies, and how to build a thriving innovation ecosystem.

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Coffee Break

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Open Q&A and Consultation Session

Yalin Gulbahar

An interactive session where you can discuss your project ideas, funding prospects, and next steps with the experts.

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Highlights

8 hours
In person

About this event

Science & Tech • Science

Join us for EU Funding Pathways for Innovation, AI & Ecosystem Development — a one-day workshop designed for early career researchers and entrepreneurs seeking to scale their ideas and access EU funding.

Through expert-led sessions, you’ll explore:

Venture building and growth strategies for entrepreneurs
How to leverage AI to streamline and strengthen grant applications
EU funding opportunities and ecosystem-building approaches

The day concludes with an open Q&A and consultation session to discuss your projects and funding goals. Network, exchange ideas, and leave equipped with practical tools to advance your innovation journey.

Organized by

InnovaCyBridge Consortium

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