Events of the NKS, KoWi and the EU office

On behalf of the European battery community, Clerens will host the Battery Innovation Days 2025 (BID) on 2–3 December 2025 in Graz, Austria, with the option to participate online. The fifth edition of this event will bring together leading policymakers, scientists, industry representatives, and end-users to discuss the future of battery research and innovation (R&I) in Europe.

Battery Innovation Days 2025 will offer insights into the latest battery trends and technologies, opportunities to meet industry leaders and gain valuable market intelligence, and the celebration of scientific excellence through the Battery Young Researcher Award. Participants can look forward to a networking dinner and cocktail event with key stakeholders and industry influencers, an exclusive site visit, and the chance to visit exhibitor booths to create new business opportunities.

Date: 2–3 December 2025
Venue: Graz, Austria (hybrid event)
Registration: Further information and the registration link are available here.
Language: English

The European Forum for Electronic Components and Systems (EFECS) 2025 will take place on 3–4 December 2025 at the Hilton Hotel in St. Julian’s, Malta. The forum is organised by Aeneas, EPoSS, and Inside, representing the private side of the Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU).

Under the theme “Accelerate Innovation: Building European Competitiveness”, this year’s edition will focus on supply chain security, sustainability, and new market opportunities – all within the context of Europe’s strategic ambition for technological sovereignty. The event will serve as a platform for industry, research, and policy stakeholders to exchange ideas and develop joint strategies to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness.

Date: 3–4 December 2025
Venue: Hilton Hotel, Portomaso, St. Julian’s, Malta
Registration: Further information will be available soon. More Information on the  NKS Website.
Language: English

Biodiversa+ invites you to a virtual info session on 11 September 2025 about the upcoming BiodivConnect Call. The event will provide insights into the objectives, thematic priorities, and funding conditions of this call, which will launch in September.

The webinar is aimed at potential applicants interested in learning more about the thematic focus areas, application procedures, and requirements. To support the formation of transnational consortia, an online partnering tool will be available.

Date: 11 September 2025, 13:00–15:00 CEST
Venue: Online
Registration: Free of charge, but prior registration via Zoom is required.
Language: English

ICPerMed and EP PerMed invite you to their first joint conference, taking place on 26–27 November 2025 in Prague, Czech Republic. The event will bring together international experts from research, policy, healthcare, and industry to discuss current developments, achievements, and future strategies in personalised medicine.

The conference will mark the 10th anniversary of the Council Conclusions on personalised medicine for patients and the first Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) on Personalised Medicine (2015), highlight progress made through international collaboration, and explore the integration of personalised approaches into clinical practice. The programme will be structured into three thematic sessions showcasing the past decade’s achievements, presenting global partnerships, and addressing challenges for implementation in healthcare systems.

Date: 26–27 November 2025
Venue: Prague, Czech Republic
Registration: The full agenda and registration details will be published soon here.
Language: English

The European Commission invites you to the sixth edition of the European Research and Innovation Days, taking place on 16–17 September 2025 in Brussels. Under the theme “Towards a Research and Innovation Union Together”, the event will bring together policymakers, researchers, and entrepreneurs from across Europe to discuss key policy initiatives shaping competitiveness and sustainability.

Focus topics will include the Startup and Scaleup Strategy, the European Life Sciences Strategy, as well as the forthcoming European Innovation and Research Area Acts. Participants can look forward to insightful discussions, interactive panels, and diverse networking opportunities.

Date: 16–17 September 2025
Venue: Brussels, Belgium (with online participation option)
Registration: More information and the registration link is available on the European Commission’s website.
Language: English