BII Copenhagen – 29 September 2026
BII Workshop with Catalyze: Unlock European Funding for Innovative SMEs
Catalyze is pleased to invite you to an interactive workshop focused on helping innovative companies navigate both the European and Danish funding landscape and assess their readiness for programs such as Eureka Eurostars and all the EIC funding programmes on 29 September 2026.
About the event
During this session, our experts will guide you through the requirements, opportunities, and best practices for successfully applying to these programs. You’ll gain practical insights on how to assess your readiness to apply, what elements to prepare, and how to maximize your chances of success.
📍BII, Fluorine & Oxygen rooms – 29 September 2026
The agenda
09:00 – 09:10 Welcome & Introduction
09:10 – 09:25 The European & Danish Funding Landscape
09:25 – 10:00 Eurostars & EUopStart Deep Dive
10:00 – 10:25 Grand Solutions
10:25 – 10:40 Coffee Break & Networking
10:40 – 11:15 EIC Funding Opportunities
11:15 – 11:45 Funding Readiness Workshop
11:45 – 11:55 How Catalyze Supports Successful Applicants
11:55 – 12:00 Wrap-up & Introduction to Afternoon 1-on-1 Sessions
What will you learn?
- Discover the most relevant funding opportunities for your company
- Assess your funding readiness and project fit
- Understand what evaluators look for in successful applications
- Learn common success factors and pitfalls from funded projects
- Leave with clear next steps and personalised advice during 1-on1-sessions
- Catalyze’s best practices, examples of winning projects, and how we can support you throughout the funding application
Get to know the speakers:
Peter Ruizendaal MSc, is Senior Managing Consultant in Catalyze’s Life Sciences & Health department. With a background in Biomedical Sciences, he specializes in funding and innovation strategies and has extensive experience supporting organizations in securing funding through programmes such as Horizon Europe, EIC, Eurostars, NIH, and national funding schemes.
Daan van den Burg MSc, is Business Developer in Catalyze’s Life Sciences & Health department. With a background in Biomedical Sciences and a specialization in Molecular Neuroscience, he focuses on the Danish funding landscape and supports Nordic innovators in identifying and securing funding opportunities through programmes such as Horizon Europe, EIC, Eurostars, and Danish national grants.
1 – 1 meetings
After the workshop, you can talk with the speakers and have a one-on-one meeting during the office hours, to assess what programme would be suitable for your project (30 minutes per company, online or on-site). All on-site meetings will take place at BII.
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