The 13th edition of KETs2026 reloaded is organised by the German National Contact Point Digital and Industrial Technologies, French NCPs at Bpifrance, Enterprise Europe Network partners Steinbeis Europa Zentrum and Grand Est Développement, and related NCP networks. The event covers Horizon Europe Cluster 4 topics in industry and digital, Cluster 5 topics including batteries and hydrogen, and industry-related topics in Cluster 6.

The programme includes four thematic pitching sessions on manufacturing, circularity and energy-intensive industries; raw materials and advanced materials; artificial intelligence and ICT; and energy storage and bioeconomy. The event also offers long-term matchmaking from 24 September 2026 until the end of January 2027, with additional pitching sessions and webinars expected to support proposal preparation ahead of the Cluster 4 call deadline of 2 February 2027.

Participation is free of charge. According to the event information, the target groups include SMEs, industry, researchers, universities, laboratories, cities and public authorities looking for partners, expertise and funding opportunities for Horizon Europe projects. Registration and event details are available at https://www.b2match.com/e/kets2026-reloaded/

Interested participants can register and create a matchmaking profile via https://www.b2match.com/e/kets2026-reloaded/ to join the pitching sessions and bilateral meetings.