The European Commission is organizing a comprehensive online information event on January 29-30, 2026, to introduce the 2026 calls under Cluster 4: Digital, Industry and Space, which falls under the "Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness" pillar of the Horizon Europe Program.

The event targets researchers, industry representatives, and SMEs aiming to contribute to a competitive, digital, low-carbon, and circular industry. In sessions led by Commission representatives, funding opportunities, eligibility criteria, and tips for preparing a successful proposal will be shared.

The program will cover the following 5 main "Destinations" and related themes under Cluster 4:

• Destination 1: Leadership in materials and manufacturing (Manufacturing technologies, advanced materials).
• Destination 2: Development of market and infrastructure for data and trusted AI services.
• Destination 3: Open strategic autonomy in digital and emerging enabling technologies (Quantum, next-generation internet, big data).
• Destination 4: Open strategic autonomy in global space-based infrastructures and services (Earth observation, space technologies).
• Destination 5: Human-centric and ethical development of digital and industrial technologies.

The event will be streamed live via Webex. The webcast link and detailed agenda can be accessed on the event page.

👉 Further details about the event are available here.