The 5th edition of the European Innovation Council (EIC) Summit takes place on 3–4 June 2026 at Tour & Taxis in Brussels. This flagship event of the European Commission’s innovation ecosystem brings together Europe’s most promising deep-tech innovators, investors, policymakers, and researchers.
A highlight of the summit is the award ceremony for the 2026 European Prize for Women Innovators, which recognises outstanding women entrepreneurs who have brought innovations to market. The prize includes categories supported by EIC and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), with awards of up to EUR 100,000. Nine finalists have already been announced for the 2026 edition.
The summit programme features keynote speeches, panel discussions, pitching sessions, matchmaking, and exhibitions showcasing EIC-funded projects. It provides a unique opportunity to explore how European innovation policy supports breakthrough technologies and inclusive entrepreneurship.
For the STREAM IT community, the EIC Summit and the Women Innovators Prize highlight the critical role of women in deep-tech innovation and the importance of creating supportive ecosystems for female entrepreneurs in STEM.
More information: https://eic.ec.europa.eu/events/save-date-next-edition-eic-summit-2026-06-03_en
Language of the event: English
Name of the sister project/event holder: European Innovation Council (EIC) / European Commission
Link: https://eic.ec.europa.eu/events/save-date-next-edition-eic-summit-2026-06-03_en
Date of the event: 3–4 June 2026