ARIES Incubator and the Medical University of Gdańsk (Poland) announce the holding of the first ACE²-EU ARC Industry Engagement Event 2026, which will take place from 24 to 25 November 2026 in Gdańsk.
This two-day forum is designed to strengthen cooperation between academia, industry, innovation ecosystems and regional stakeholders within the ACE²-EU alliance, aimed at technology transfer, commercialization and entrepreneurship development.
Who can apply?
The call is open to all interested parties from partner universities and the business sector:
- Researchers, academics and students with an interest in innovation and entrepreneurship;
- Representatives of ACE²-EU alliance universities;
- Technology and Knowledge Transfer Offices (TTOs and KTOs);
- Industry representatives, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large companies;
- Startups, entrepreneurs, incubators and accelerators;
- Regional and public institutions supporting innovation and economic development.
The program is designed around four key pillars that enable:
- Exchange of good practices and knowledge about innovation ecosystems;
- Interactive discussions on cooperation between academia and the business sector;
- Presentation of successful startup stories from the ARIES incubator;
- Dedicated matchmaking sessions, exhibitions and opportunities to build new partnerships.
Key information and application
- Date of holding: 24–25 November 2026.
- Location: Medical University of Gdańsk, Poland.
- Official registration opening: 1 September 2026.
- Application deadline: 15 October 2026.
- Certification: All participants will receive a certificate of participation.
Official registration starts on September 1, 2026. All interested candidates can express their interest via the following ONLINE FORM or contact the institutional coordinator.
For further details, please contact the MUG ACE²-EU office at e-mail: ace2-eu@gumed.edu.pl
Information and details at the following link: https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/save-the-dates-ace%C2%B2-eu-arc-industry-engagement-event-2026/
