About the event
The Security Mission Information & Innovation Group (SMI2G) Brokerage Event 2026 is a key European gathering focused on the upcoming Horizon Europe Cluster 3 – Civil Security for Society calls.
Bringing together a wide range of stakeholders — from research organisations and industry to public authorities and practitioners — the event provides a dynamic platform to exchange ideas, explore funding opportunities, and build strong project consortia.
The programme includes keynote speeches, expert panel discussions, and project pitch sessions, offering insights into future priorities and directions of EU security research. In addition, participants can present their work at the marketplace, creating opportunities to showcase results, gather feedback, and increase visibility within the European security community.
Why it matters for widerAdvance stakeholders
For organisations involved in the widerAdvance Facility, the SMI2G event is a valuable opportunity to move from project results towards new collaborations and future EU funding.
Participants can:
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Connect with potential partners for Horizon Europe proposals in the security domain
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Gain early insights into upcoming Cluster 3 calls and priorities
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Strengthen their dissemination and exploitation activities by presenting results
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Receive feedback from a broad European network of experts and stakeholders
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Explore opportunities for cross-sector and cross-border collaboration
This makes the event particularly relevant for research teams, innovation managers, public sector organisations, and practitioners from Widening countries seeking to expand their role in EU-funded security projects.
Additional information
The event is organised by leading European networks and organisations in security research and innovation, and hosted by the Île-de-France Region.
