European-Canadian Centre for Innovation and Research (ECCIR)

🌍 Call for Albertan innovators: Expand your business horizons at Hannover Messe 2025!💡 ECCIR and NGen Canada are pleased to invite Albertan companies to attend HANNOVER MESSE, the world’s largest showcase of advanced manufacturing and energy solutions. In 2025, Canada is taking centre stage as the official partner country, spotlighting how Canadians are leading the way to a more sustainable world. Join Hannover Messe 2025 as an exhibitor or delegate to: 🤖 Showcase your innovative products and solutions on the global stage. 🤝 Connect with industry leaders, international buyers, and distributors to enter new markets. 🌍 Collaborate with companies and research institutions worldwide—1/3 of all professional visitors come from outside Germany, and more than half from outside the EU. 📈 Explore cutting-edge tech and market trends from global leaders like SIEMENS, BOSCH, SAP, and more. 🌟 Success Story Albertan SME Aro Robotic Systems joined ECCIR at Hannover Messe in 2023. Aro’s CTO Clayton Coutu said: "Hannover Messe has been a very effective platform for us to show our robotics to the world. The show helped us expand our network, gain market insights, and meet potential partners." 📍Hannover Messe will take place from March 31-April 4, 2025, in Hanover Germany. 📝 Interested in joining Hannover Messe as an exhibitor or delegate? Spaces are limited! Contact Lucy Haentschel at lhaentschel@eccir.ca as soon as possible to express your interest. Find out more about Canada at Hannover Messe 2025: https://lnkd.in/gy_q5wZK . . . #HM2025 #innovation #research #technology #europe #canada #germany #alberta #edmonton #manufacturing #sustainability #energy #science #industry #matchmaking #global #international #business

🛫 Albertan innovators: Take your innovation to new heights at Hannover Messe 2025! ECCIR and NGen Canada are pleased to invite Albertan companies to represent Canada at HANNOVER MESSE 2025—the world’s largest showcase of advanced manufacturing and energy solutions. Join us in Hanover, Germany, from March 31-April 4, 2025, to share your innovations, connect with industry leaders, and expand your global network. To make your travel arrangements as simple as possible, ECCIR is thrilled to partner with Condor Flugdienst GmbH and Paull Travel to offer exclusive travel benefits. Albertan companies can now travel to Hannover Messe 2025 while enjoying discounted fares, no rebooking fees, and Condor’s state-of-the-art A330-900neo fleet, designed for maximum efficiency and comfort. ECCIR is here to help optimize your travel arrangements! For personalized travel support, please reach out to ECCIR's Manager, Lucy Haentschel, at lhaentschel@eccir.ca. Thank you to Silvia Funke at Condor and Justin Stevens from the Edmonton International Airport (YEG) for their support in making this collaboration possible. And a special shoutout to ECCIR team members Lucy Haentschel and Manfred Zeuch, PhD for leading this initiative. 🍁 Did you know? Canada is taking centre stage as the official partner country at Hannover Messe 2025. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gy_q5wZK. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your innovation game at Hannover Messe 2025! Contact info@eccir.ca for more information. . . . #innovation #research #technology #science #business #europe #canada #HM2025 #international #global #matchmaking #manufacturing #energy #condor

🎄 Season’s greetings from ECCIR and the Enterprise Europe Network Canada ❄️ In 2024, we are proud to have supported groundbreaking projects, inspiring partnerships, and meaningful exchanges that continue to strengthen the bridge between Europe and Canada. Thank you to the community of innovators and collaborators who helped make these successes possible. We wish you a festive, safe, and joyous holiday season, and we look forward to another year of growth and collaboration in 2025.

🍁 Canadian innovators: Are you looking to fund your international R&D project? The Eureka Network Canada Call for Proposals #5 is open for applications! Canadian small- to medium-sized enterprises are eligible to receive research funding to support their close-to-market R&D projects with organizations in Eureka member countries. This call is offered by the Eureka Network and the National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP). It invites proposals related to all civilian technological and market areas. ✔️ Register by April 1, 2025 ✔️ Express your interest by April 15, 2025 ✔️ Submit your project proposal by May 30, 2025 🔗 Find more information and register here: https://lnkd.in/gmRN2Kfx . . . #innovation #research #technology #science #international #global #funding #matchmaking #canada #europe

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful tool for small businesses, helping to automate tasks, boost customer satisfaction, and accelerate growth. 🤖 The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) has shared a 7-step guide to making AI part of your SME's business operations. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gmGuV6iv. EEN is the world's largest support network for SMEs with international ambitions. As the coordinators of the Enterprise Europe Network Canada , ECCIR connects Canadian companies with international innovation partners, expert advice, and dynamic markets across the Atlantic. Contact een@eccir.ca to discover how we can help you innovate and grow internationally! #eencanhelp #eenpartnersearch

🔋 Discover Germany's hydrogen hub landscape at this upcoming webinar! Hosted by the Canadian German Chamber of Industry and Commerce Inc., this event will bring together industry experts to present Germany's hydrogen strategy, innovation landscape, and key players. This free event will take place virtually on January 16, 2025, from 8:00-10:00 am MT (10:00 am - 12:00 pm ET). Find the full agenda here: https://lnkd.in/gyQczKRm Find more information and register here: https://lnkd.in/dU_Hze9A

📣 Don't miss this funding opportunity for collaborative research and development projects between Canada and the UK! The National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) and UK Research and Innovation are pleased to launch the Canada-UK 2024-2025 Multisector Collaborative Industrial Research and Development Call for Proposals. This call for proposals is open to organizations from Canada and the UK who wish to form project consortia to perform collaborative projects in the areas of: 🧬 Life sciences 📱 Digital and emerging technologies 🌿 Sustainability and net-zero technologies Canadian applicants must register by January 8, express their interest by January 15, and submit their international consortium project proposals by April 16. Find more information here: https://lnkd.in/gf87stRX. . . . #innovation #research #goglobalwithnrc #technology #science #europe #canada #international #global #funding #uk #lifescience #sustainability #netzero #digital

Canadian innovators: Are you looking for tips and tricks for a successful Horizon Europe proposal? Look no further! Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada (ISED) is collaborating with the Agency for the Promotion of European Research (APRE) to offer a free webinar for Canadians. The webinar will include: ✔️ Introductions to Horizon Europe, the Agency for the Promotion of European ✔️ Research (APRE), and the Global Services Facility (GSF) ✔️ Best Practices for Horizon Europe Proposals ✔️ Live demonstrations of key Horizon Europe applicant resources ✔️ Expert Q&A session The webinar will take place virtually on Thursday, December 12, from 9:00-10:30 am EST (7:00-8:30 am MST). Register before December 6 at 11:59 EST to secure your spot! Register here: https://lnkd.in/ghpBEijQ . . . #innovation #research #technology #science #international #global #canada #europe #horizoneurope #funding

Albertan innovators: Showcase your innovations and connect globally at Hannover Messe 2025! In partnership with NGen Canada, we are pleased to invite Albertan companies to attend HANNOVER MESSE, the world’s largest showcase of advanced manufacturing and energy solutions. In 2025, Canada is taking centre stage as the official partner country, spotlighting how Canadians are leading the way to a more sustainable world. Join us at Hannover Messe 2025 as an exhibitor or delegate to:  ✔️ Showcase your innovative products & solutions on the global stage.  ✔️ Connect with international buyers & distributors to enter new markets. ✔️ Foster international collaborations with companies & research institutions. ✔️ Explore cutting-edge tech and market trends from global leaders like Siemens, Bosch, and more. Hannover Messe 2025 will take place from March 31-April 4, 2025, in Hanover, Germany, and is expected to host up to 200,000 attendees, 4,000 exhibitors, and 300 startups. Interested? Space is limited and exhibitor spots almost full! Contact Lucy Haentschel at lhaentschel@eccir.ca as soon as possible to express your interest. . . . #innovation #research #science #technology #advancedmanufacturing #international #europe #canada #global #matchmaking #funding #HM2025

🚨 Global funding opportunity for electronics components and systems innovators! Xecs_Eureka, the Eureka Network cluster focused on Electronic Components and Systems, has launched their fourth annual call for collaborative research and development project proposals. This call focuses on micro and nano-electronics and photonics with applications in: ✔️ Agrifood and natural resources ✔️ Digital industry ✔️ Digital society ✔️ Energy ✔️ Health and well-being ✔️ Mobility In Canada, this call for proposals is offered through the National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) to eligible Canadian SMEs. Submit your project outline by January 23, 2025, and your full project proposal by April 16, 2025. Find more information and application instructions here: https://lnkd.in/gtjp3-uj . . . #innovation #research #technology #science #international #global #europe #canada #electronics #agrifood #digital #energy #health #mobility