06 to 06 Oct. 2026 - 09:30
The Portuguese National Innovation Agency, with the support of the Champalimaud Foundation, is hosting a workshop focused on the funding programme European Innovation Council (EIC) Pathfinder Challenges 2026.
Date and Time
6 October 2026, 09:30 – 13:00
Seminar Room, Champalimaud Foundation, Lisbon
The Portuguese National Innovation Agency, with the support of the Champalimaud Foundation, is hosting a workshop focused on the funding programme European Innovation Council (EIC) Pathfinder Challenges 2026.
The session will bring together EIC experts, evaluators and project beneficiaries to share practical insights on the application and evaluation process, as well as opportunities and challenges in securing funding for disruptive, early-stage research and innovation.
09h30 – 09h35
Opening session
09h35 – 10h00
EIC Pathfinder – From disruption to Innovation
Ricardo Carvalho – NCP (ANI)
10h00 – 11h00
How to prepare and submit a successful EIC Pathfinder proposal
Célia Alves Rodrigues – Call coordinator - EIC Pathfinder (EISMEA)
11h00 – 11h20
Coffee Break
11h20 – 12h00
The path to success – The evaluator’s perspective
Muriel Iten – UTAD (University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro)
Isabel Catarino – NOVA FCT (NOVA School of Science and Technology)
12h00 – 12h40
Round table: EIC Pathfinder – From expectations to reality
12h40 – 13h00
Open discussion with the community – Q&A
The event will be held in English.
Free entrance, but registration is required. Please follow this link to register for the event.
