Welcome to the 3rd Edition of Horizons of Innovation Forum
Shaping Europe’s Future of Innovation: Connecting Ideas. Creating Impact
The Western Balkans and the wider region are entering a new phase of their engagement in the European Research Area, with a growing ambition not only to participate in European innovation, but to help shape its future.
Built around this ambition, the Forum brings together researchers, companies, public institutions and innovation support organisations to transform ideas into partnerships, projects and real-world impact.
Building on a proven track record of 420 participants from 29 countries, 160+ matchmaking meetings, more than 10 organisers and over 40 co-organising organisations, Horizons of Innovation has become a recognised platform for developing project ideas, creating international partnerships and connecting research with business, technology and society.
This is where ideas evolve into collaborations, and collaborations become European projects.
Be Part of the Conversation That Shapes Europe’s Innovation Future
Participation is free of charge, but registration is required for all participants.
Create your profile, explore the community, schedule meetings and discover opportunities for collaboration before the Forum even begins.
👉 Register now and start building your next European partnership.
Why join the Forum?
🤝 Find your next project partner.
🚀 Present your ideas, research or AI solutions.
💬 Meet experienced evaluators and industry experts.
🌍 Connect beyond borders.
🧩 Discover new collaboration and funding opportunities.
📅 Schedule targeted matchmaking meetings in advance.
🌱 Turn conversations into long-term partnerships.
Who you’ll connect with
🎓 Researchers & universities
💼 Companies & startups
🤝 Innovation hubs & clusters
🏛️ Public institutions
💶 Funding organisations & investors
💡 Innovators & project teams
🌍 European partners
Ways to Participate
🎤 Present your project or solution – Showcase your research, innovation or technology.
🤖 Showcase your AI solution – Demonstrate AI applications creating real-world impact.
🏢 Introduce your organisation – Present your expertise and collaboration interests.
🎓 Meet an evaluator – Receive one-to-one feedback on your project or proposal.
📄 Present a research poster – Share your work and connect through informal discussions.
🤝 Book matchmaking meetings – Schedule targeted meetings with future partners.
Key Dates
📅 Applications open until 15 August 2026
Apply to present your project, AI solution or research poster.
👤Registration open until 17 November 2026
Complete your registration and create your collaboration profile.
🤝 Matchmaking scheduling open until 24 November 2026
Browse participants and schedule your B2B, R2B and R2R meetings.
🚀 1 December 2026
Meet at Horizons of Innovation Forum 2026 in Banja Luka.