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Online Matchmaking Event: Horizon Europe Partnering Event for Ukraine, Baltics, Poland, Canada and United Kingdom

On 30 July 2026, the online matchmaking event “Horizon Europe Partnering Event for Ukraine, Baltics, Poland, Canada and United Kingdom” will bring together researchers, innovators, and organizations interested in building international partnerships for future Horizon Europe funding opportunities.

The event will take place on the b2match platform, enabling participants to create personalized profiles and collaboration offers, identify potential partners, and schedule one-to-one meetings. Participants will be able to search for consortium partners based on keywords and the upcoming 2027 Horizon Europe Cluster 1 – Health and Cancer Mission calls.

Registration: Register for the matchmaking event here: https://www.b2match.com/e/ua-baltics-pl-ca-uk

Further information: Horizon Europe Partnering Event for Ukraine, Baltics, Poland, Canada and United Kingdom

We invite you to participate in the first online seminar, where you will have the opportunity to learn more about the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO).

The seminar is intended for representatives of the scientific community who would like to gain a better understanding of EMBL and EMBO, their activities, and their role in supporting life sciences research across Europe and beyond.

Preliminary programme:

  • Welcome remarks – Jānis Kloviņš
  • Introduction to EMBL – Plamena Markova
  • Overview of EMBO Activities and Fellowships – Fiona Watt
  • Overview of EMBL Core Facilities – Vladimir Benes
  • TBC – Overview of EMBL Training Opportunities
  • Overview of the EMBL Visitor Programme – Aditya Sankar
  • Questions and Discussion

Date: Wednesday, 22 July 2026
Time: 11:00–12:30 CEST
Format: Online
Language: English

Registration:

https://forms.gle/RV12LJLuy3ZFg6VGA

We encourage all interested colleagues to participate in the seminar and to share this invitation with anyone who may find the topic relevant.

Eiropas pētniecības infrastruktūras konsorcija EATRIS vārdā informējam par šādiem pasākumiem:

Funding Opportunities 

Looking for collaborators for an upcoming proposal? The EATRIS consortium-building service can help connect you with the right partners across the network. Submit your request via this form or explore the full list of open funding calls here.

Digital Europe Programme – deadline on Oct 1st 2026 

  • DIGITAL-2026-SKILLS-10-EDTECH EdTech Accelerator

DIGITAL-2026-SKILLS-10-DIGITAL-HEALTH-STEP Advanced Digital Skills for AI Uptake in Health

EATRIS Training

Registrations are Open for TMex 2026

Are you a researcher ready to bridge the gap between lab and clinic? Join us in Barcelona from 30 Nov – 3 Dec for the Translational Medicine Explored Course (TMex 2026) – EATRIS’ flagship 4-day course on Translational Medicine. TMex provides skills and knowledge directly applicable to your research, along with professional development opportunities (e.g. networking and development of teamwork skills) and exposure to a variety of career opportunities available in translational medicine. Learn more and apply here

EATRIS offers a range of self-paced online courses, live courses, recorded webinars, and more. You can browse the TransMed Academy and find the right training for your needs. For more information about EATRIS training activities, please contact the training team at training@eatris.eu. 

Upcoming Events:

15-17 SEPT 2026

EU Chest MRI Advanced School

Interested in the future of lung imaging? Join the EU Chest MRI Advanced School 2026 to explore high- and low-field MRI techniques, lung anatomy, physiology and function, as well as current diagnostic tools and the latest research developments.
More information and sign up here.

 

17-19 SEPT 2026

GIMM Festival 2026

The GIMM Festival is an annual event in Lisbon, Portugal that embodies the spirit of exploration and innovation at the heart of the Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine (GIMM). Bridging science and society, the festival creates a dynamic platform for dialogue, discovery, and engagement. For 2026, the theme will be Microbes.
More information and sign up here.

27-28 OCT 2026

World Orphan Drug Congress Europe 2026

Join over 1,800 senior industry leaders, gain insights from 250+ expert speakers, and connect with over 100 exhibitors driving progress across the entire orphan drug lifecycle. From regulatory strategy and market access to patient engagement and the latest breakthroughs in gene and cell therapies, the congress delivers practical insights you can apply immediately.
More information and sign up here.

Registration Now Open for the PMNET Forum 2026 on Precision Medicine Networking

Registration is now open for the PMNET Forum 2026, a networking event organised by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) to foster collaboration among researchers, healthcare professionals, industry representatives and public sector stakeholders in the field of precision medicine.

The forum will feature expert presentations, networking sessions and discussions on the latest developments in precision medicine, innovation and research collaboration. It will provide participants with an opportunity to establish new partnerships, exchange knowledge and explore future collaboration opportunities at both the national and international levels.

More information about the event and registration is available on the LIAA website: https://www.liaa.gov.lv/en/event/precision-medicine-networking-forum-pmnet-forum-2026.

An Opportunity to Apply for Advisory Support for the Preparation of “Horizon Europe” Twinning Project Proposals

Advisory support for Latvian coordinators in the preparation of project proposals under the European Union programme “Horizon Europe” is now also available for the Twinning call.

The objective of this support scheme is to promote the participation of Latvian scientific institutions in the “Horizon Europe” programme as project coordinators by reimbursing the costs of consultations provided by foreign experts for the improvement of project proposals, up to a maximum amount of EUR 5,000.

The support is intended for Latvian scientific institutions to engage expert services for the provision of advisory assistance to coordinators of “Horizon Europe” project proposals. A consultation shall be understood as oral and written recommendations provided by an expert for the enhancement of a project proposal, as well as a preliminary review of the proposal prior to its submission to a “Horizon Europe” call. Support is granted for project proposals that have received expert consultations and that obtain an evaluation of “above the quality threshold” in the respective “Horizon Europe” call.

Further information on the conditions of the support scheme is available at:
https://www.lzp.gov.lv/lv/atbalsts-eiropas-savienibas-programmas-apvarsnis-eiropa-projektu-pieteikumu-latvijas-koordinatoru-konsultesanai.

Congratulations!

Our hospital’s Chief Specialist for Scientific Activities of the Medical Council, Professor Mārcis Leja, has been appointed a Knight Officer of the Order of the Three Stars. The award was granted in recognition of his contributions to medical education and science, with particular emphasis on the early diagnosis and prevention of oncological diseases, as well as the promotion of public health in Latvia.

The solemn ceremony for the presentation of Latvia’s highest state decorations – the Order of the Three Stars, the Order of Viesturs and the Cross of Recognition – took place at Riga Castle on 18 November, marking the 107th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Latvia. The decorations were presented by Edgars Rinkēvičs, President of the Republic of Latvia.