Date: 9 November 2026
Time: 10:00 AM (WAT)
Venue: Elizade University, Nigeria (in partnership with FUTA)
Format: Hybrid (Physical and Virtual Participation)
About the Event
Cognity Advisory, in collaboration with ICON Institut, Elizade University, the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA), and other partners, is pleased to announce the Nigeria–EU Research & Innovation Info-Day, Coaching and Matchmaking Event, scheduled for 9 November 2026.
This event is designed to strengthen research and innovation partnerships between Nigerian and European institutions while providing participants with valuable insights into funding opportunities under Horizon Europe (including the Africa Initiative), Erasmus+, and the European Solidarity Corps.
The programme will feature expert-led information sessions, practical coaching, consortium-building opportunities, and matchmaking activities aimed at connecting Nigerian researchers and institutions with potential European partners.
What Participants Will Gain
Participants will have the opportunity to:
- Explore open funding calls under Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, and the European Solidarity Corps.
- Connect with potential Nigerian and European research partners through matchmaking sessions.
- Receive expert guidance on funding eligibility, consortium requirements, and proposal readiness.
- Gain practical insights into developing competitive EU funding proposals.
- Build strategic partnerships for future research and innovation collaborations.
Featured Experts
The event will feature experienced EU funding and capacity-building professionals, including:
Dr. Erol Külahci – Capacity-Building Expert
Roberto Carpano – EU Project Expert
Who Should Attend?
The event is open to universities, higher education institutions, research centres, laboratories, innovation hubs, incubators, SMEs, National Contact Points, support organisations, and other public and private stakeholders involved in research and innovation.
Registration
Participation is open to interested stakeholders, but registration is compulsory.
Interested participants are encouraged to register early to benefit from the networking, coaching, and matchmaking opportunities.
Register here:
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/cbde5fbb-81a9-420a-9085-3bdcfab83d5e
Join us as we connect ideas, strengthen partnerships, and unlock new opportunities for Nigeria–EU research and innovation collaboration.