After the major success of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2022, the most influential tech event in the US welcomes back the European companies. Under the EIC Overseas Trade Fairs (OTF) Programme 2.0, the European Innovation Council (EIC) invites you to submit your application for CES 2023 and celebrate European innovation. The massive international tradeshow will take place on 5-8 January 2023 in Las Vegas, USA.
The CES 2023 edition will shine a spotlight on how technology helps people tackle the world's most pressing challenges. ‘’Human Security for All’’ will be the central theme throughout the show, from conference programming to keynotes, highlighting the need for development of innovative concepts and creative products, improving the lives of people around the world.
Sustainability, digital health, metaverse, electric vehicles, transportation and mobility will have a commanding presence at the show. The famous trade fair will explore the power of technology to revolutionise how people connect, featuring new categories including Web3; using crypto and blockchain to usher in a new digital economy; and remote work tech, exploring how tech is bringing the office into the home to maximise collaboration and creativity.
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Applications are open until 9 September 2022.
What’s in it for you?
EIC-funded SMEs, start-ups and scale-ups, who will be selected to attend CES 2023, will have access to unique business services, including pitching, matchmaking support, a free booth to exhibit their innovations within the European Pavilion, mentoring services, and the reimbursement of 50% of all expenses up to EUR 1 000.
Who can apply?
CES 2023 is looking for EIC-funded SMEs, start-ups and scale-ups working on innovative advancements in the following fields:
- Smart Home and Appliances
- 5G Technologies: IoT, Sensors, Quantum Computing, Robotics
- Augmented and Virtual Reality/Artificial Intelligence
- Mobile Hardware
- Fitness & Wearables
- Sports Technology/e-Gaming
- Blockchain
- Digital Health
- Big data-based solutions/Cybersecurity
- Marketing & Advertising
- Cloud solutions and Cloud virtualisation
Application
After logging in with your EU-Login credentials, please fill in the application form and answer all the questions.
You will be assessed on the following criteria:
- Your plan to internationalise your innovative products and services overseas.
- The expected impact of your participation to the trade fair.
- The fit of your innovative products and services with the trade fair.
- Your commitment of financial and human resources for participation to a trade fair.
- Your contribution to EU strategic autonomy and/or the image of the EU as technology powerhouse.
Please notice that the information you provide on the application form will be shared with external experts in order to maximise potential benefits and ensure the effectiveness of meetings.
The OTF team will then contact all applicants once the selection process has been concluded and inform each applicant of the outcome of their application.
About the EIC Overseas Trade Fairs Programme 2.0
The EIC OTF Programme 2.0 supports EIC beneficiaries to promote their commercialisation strategy in foreign markets and leverage business opportunities at the most popular trade fairs, strengthening the EU innovation brand around the world. Selected EIC-funded SMEs, start-ups and scale-ups from EU Member States and associated countries have access to the Programme.
The EIC OTF Programme 2.0 is running throughout 2022 and 2023, offering EIC beneficiaries the opportunity to attend 15 international trade fairs in different sectors across EU and extra-EU markets (Southeast Asia, the United Arab Emirates and the United States of America).
Should you have any question, please contact us through the EIC Community Helpdesk (please select the category “EVENT – EIC OTF Programme – CES 2023’’ as the subject).
Cancellation policy
Cancellations will only be considered in duly documented cases of “force majeure”. Unjustified cancellation can lead to exclusion in future EIC Business Acceleration Services initiatives.
DISCLAIMER: This information is provided in the interest of knowledge sharing and should not be interpreted as the official view of the European Commission, or any other organisation.