Dates/Times/Session Registration Links: June 25, 2025 (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM) / July 8, 2025 (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
New this year is the ability to ask questions ahead of each live Q&A session by following the ‘link to questionnaire’ below. Note that questions can be asked only in the week leading up to and during the session:
Link to questionnaires
For June 25, 2025 questionnaire
For July 8, 2025 questionnaire

CIHR and the Institute of Infection and Immunity are hosting a webinar to provide interested applicants with information on the requirements of the “Leadership Award for Excellence in Vaccine Research for Infectious Diseases of Epidemic Potential (2025)” funding opportunity and to answer questions on how to apply.

When: Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET | Register
Duration: 2 hours
Language: English presentation followed by a period of questions and answers in both official languages, English and French

Details

This module provides a global overview of the threat environment when travelling, a summary of techniques used by foreign governments to gain advantage of your research, and best practices to follow before, during, and after your trip.

For more information, including how to register, please click here.

Module 1: Raising Awareness of Security Risks and Mitigation Tools in the Research Ecosystem 

Date: May 28, 2025 | Time: 1:00-2:30 PM EDT Register Here

The purpose of the Safeguarding Science workshop is to raise awareness within Canada's scientific and academic communities about research security-related issues. The primary objective of this workshop is to raise awareness of the potential for misuse of dual-use research, technology and materials, along with potential risk indicators and mitigation tools to protect Canadian research assets.

We are pleased to share an invitation from the Delegation of the European Union to Canada to attend their upcoming virtual information session on Cluster 1 –  Health scheduled for May 15, 2025 at 09:00AM – 12:00PM EDT. This webinar will feature expert insights on proposal writing, the evaluation process and testimonials from successful participants.

You can register using the following link: Horizon Europe Cluster Information Sessions: Cluster 1: Health Tickets, Thu, May 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite

Kindly note that this event will be conducted entirely in English. For recordings of their previous cluster-specific info sessions, check out their YouTube page: Delegation of the European Union to Canada - YouTube

For additional event information, please click here.

For the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025 "4. Health", please click here.

Canada–Baltics Horizon Europe Networking Event (Clusters 4 and 5)

CLICK HERE to download the agenda

The Embassies of Canada in the Baltic States (Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia), in collaboration with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), as well as the National Contact Points (NCPs) from each participating country, are pleased to invite researchers, innovators, academic institutions, and organizations from both Canada and the Baltic region to participate in a virtual networking event. 

This is the first event of its kind, aimed at fostering international partnerships and enhancing cooperation opportunities under Horizon Europe Clusters 4 and 5, which focus on Digital, Industry and Space (Cluster 4) and Climate, Energy and Mobility (Cluster 5). 

 The event will take place online via Microsoft Teams on May 29, 2025. For more details, see the full agenda. You can register using the following link: Canada–Baltics Horizon Europe Networking Event - Europos horizontas

Participants will explore partnerships and project ideas for upcoming Horizon Europe calls in the following thematic areas:

• Digitized and Energy-Efficient Buildings
• Battery Value Chain and Hydrogen
• Renewable Energy & Waste Valorization
• Transport Decarbonization & Smart Mobility
• AI & Data
• Robotics & Automation
• Photonics & Quantum Technology
• Space Technologies

For more details, see the full agenda.

Participants will have the opportunity to briefly present their project ideas and expertise.

The organisers highly encourage you to present your project idea linked to a specific Horizon Europe call from WP 2025 and introduce your institution. The 2025 Work Programme has also been pre-published and you can find them here: Horizon Europe work programmes webpage.

 Participants planning to pitch will receive guidelines by email after May 15th, explaining how to prepare a short presentation (one-pager) and effectively pitch their idea during the event. 

 Participation is free of charge, but registration is mandatory. Register here.

We are pleased to share an opportunity to take part in Connexion Canada—a virtual matchmaking and brokerage event designed to foster research and innovation collaboration between Canadian, Spanish, and other Horizon Europe partners under Cluster 4: Digital, Industry, and Space of Horizon Europe, the EU’s 95.5 € billion research and innovation program.

Organized by the Trade Commissioner Service of Canada in Spain, Connexion Canada is open to innovators from Europe, Canada, and Horizon Europe associate countries who are exploring funding opportunities and potential partnerships in key technology domains.

 * Date and Time: May 21 at 3:30 p.m. CEST / 9:30 a.m. EDT

Don’t miss this engaging webinar featuring expert speakers from Canada, Spain, and the broader EU innovation ecosystem, including representatives from national governments and funding agencies. They’ll share insights on priorities and pathways for cross-border collaboration.

 Why participate?

• Connect with Canadian, Spanish, and EU partners via a dedicated matchmaking platform
• Learn how Canada’s Associate Country status under Horizon Europe supports funding and joint projects
• Gain expert advice on proposal preparation and collaboration strategy

 Focus areas include:

• Destination 3: Data services & trustworthy AI
• Destination 4: Strategic autonomy in emerging technologies
• Destination 6: Human-centric digital and industrial innovation

Matchmaking platform availability:

The B2B platform will be open for meetings from May 21 to June 2, allowing plenty of time to schedule and conduct one-on-one discussions. The messaging function is already active and will remain available even after the meeting window closes—so you can start reaching out to potential collaborators today.

Explore the agenda and register for Connexion Canada

Learn more about upcoming funding calls in the pre-published work programme for Cluster 4!

Related events: Consider also attending the European Commission’s Cluster 4 Info Days and Brokerage Events (online) as well as the  AI, Data & Robotics Info Day and Brokerage Event (in person), hosted by the European Commission and the AI, Data and Robotics Association—excellent complements to Connexion Canada for those pursuing related Horizon Europe topics.

Horizon Europe Secretariat

Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 285 474 938 639 5

Passcode: Tg9cC7Dc

SSHRC will be holding webinars for applicants and research administrators to provide information and answer questions about Connection Grants.
Date/Time:  May 28, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET
Registration Link
Meeting ID: 297 036 583 625 7
Passcode: 5rh7Bk9d