
Time: March 7, 2025 | 09:00-11:00
Location: Hamilton City Hall (71 Main St. W., Hamilton, ON, Canada)
Location: Hamilton City Hall (71 Main St. W., Hamilton, ON, Canada)
With Canadian cities and organizations now eligible for Horizon Europe funding, new opportunities are emerging to support urban innovation, sustainability, and smart city development. But how can you navigate this landscape and turn possibilities into concrete funding success?
This interactive session will help you identify your top funding needs and explore how they align with upcoming Horizon Europe calls. You will:
- Define your organization’s funding priorities and key challenges
- Discover Horizon Europe opportunities that align with your initiatives, while tapping into Canada’s existing innovation ecosystem
- Exchange insights with peers to explore shared funding challenges and potential collaboration pathways
- Equip your team with key resources, links, and tools to help shape and leverage your city's unique strengths
- Gain a clearer understanding of actionable next steps to position yourself for funding success
As the EU’s largest research and innovation funding program, Horizon Europe provides billions in funding for collaborative projects focused on sustainability, digital transformation, and smart urban development. Now that Canada is an eligible partner, you have a unique chance to access these resources, drive impact in your community, and forge international partnerships.
Through engaging discussions and collaborative exercises, you’ll leave with practical insights, strategic connections, and a stronger foundation to access international funding for your projects.
Please register today to unlock new funding pathways and accelerate innovation in your community!

