Events
On this page you'll find links to upcoming events and webinars hosted by Western and others.
Upcoming Events @Western
There are no upcoming events; check back soon!
Horizon Europe Info Days
Visit this page for upcoming Horizon Europe Info Days sessions. Info days provide prospective applicants and other stakeholders of EU research and innovation the opportunity to get information and ask questions about the main funding instruments, processes of Horizon Europe.
Networking Events
Upcoming events where you can network and connect with potential consortium partners. These are sometimes called "matchmaking" or "brokerage" events and often co-organized with ISED or Trade Commissioner Service of Canada.
October 23, 2025 (11:00AM – 12:15 PM ET): Horizon Europe as seen from Canada – Maximizing Chances of Success
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- ISED and the Delegation of the EU to Canada are collaborating to host an information session on how Canadian researchers can make the most of the opportunities within Horizon Europe. The session will feature expert perspectives on Horizon Europe, offer best practices for proposal preparation and will highlight the support resources available to Canadian researchers and innovators. Stay tuned for registration details!
November 6, 2025 (01:00 PM – 03:00 PM ET): Advancing Climate Science – Horizon Europe Cluster 5 Virtual Matchmaking Event
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- ISED is hosting a virtual matchmaking event on climate science calls under the draft 2026 Cluster 5 work programme of Horizon Europe. This event will bring together researchers and innovators from Canada, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, and New Zealand to forge new collaborations that bring together deep expertise in climate research with connection to the polar regions. Stay tuned for registration details!
SSHRC Destination Horizons Webinar
December 4, 2025 (01 :00 PM – 2 :30 PM ET): Destination Grant Information Session (English Session)
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- SSHRC is offering grants up to $15,000 to support researchers affiliated with eligible Canadian post-secondary institutions working towards applying to Horizon Europe Pillar 2 calls. The next round of calls will close on January 22, 2026 with an information session scheduled for December 4th. You can register here: Destination Horizon Grants: 2025 Competitions
How to pitch your research at Horizon Europe networking events:
Refer to the NCP Guidelines for Pitch Sessions when preparing your presentations for brokerage events (visit NCP portal website for more resources).
Past Events
Resources, slides and recordings from previous workshops, webinars and other events are located on the Horizon Toolbox page
Contact
For more information please contact Elizabeth Russell-Minda, Institutional Research Programs Officer
