The EIC Pavilion embarks on Hannover Messe 2023, the world's largest trade fair for industrial technology. The EIC Overseas Trade Fairs (OTF) Programme 2.0 invites you to submit your application for the leading event, taking place on 17-21 April 2023 in Hannover, Germany. From large-scale solutions, such as digitisation and production processes in automotive manufacturing, to the targeted use of software, the tradeshow offers a broad picture of technological options for the industry of today and tomorrow.
Hannover Messe constitutes one of the most famous global trade fairs and brings together five core industrial sectors (engineering, automation, energy, R&D and industrial IT) in one place. Exhibitors combine digitalisation, artificial intelligence, automation and sustainable energy concepts to develop solutions that tackle societal challenges deriving from climate change.
Under the leading theme "Industrial Transformation – Making the Difference", the flagship tradeshow hosts annually 66.400+ onsite attendees, 650+ speakers and 2.500+ exhibitors to demonstrate through their innovative solutions how industrial transformation contributes to the production of more efficient and sustainable resources.
Hannover Messe 2023 is a unique opportunity for you to meet and connect with international leaders, as well as develop new areas of business that will reinforce your market position. Are you ready to exhibit your innovations at the EIC Pavilion and shift the future of the industry?
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Submit your application by 9 December 2022.
What’s in it for you?
EIC-funded SMEs, start-ups and scale-ups, who will be selected to attend Hannover Messe 2023, will have access to unique business services, including pitching, matchmaking support, a free booth to exhibit their innovations within the EIC Pavilion, mentoring services, and the reimbursement of 50% of all expenses up to EUR 1 000.
Who can apply?
Hannover Messe 2023 is looking for EIC-funded SMEs, start-ups and scale-ups working on cutting-edge innovations in the following fields:
- Automation and sensor technology
- Cloud, Infrastructure & Robotics
- AI & Machine learning
- E-mobility & Charging infrastructure
- Energy solutions
- Digital platforms
- IT Security
- Industrial 5G
- Logistics Automation.
Application
After logging in with your EU-Login credentials, please fill in the corresponding 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 contact all applicants in December, 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 (the United Arab Emirates, Southeast Asia 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 – Hannover Messe’’ 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.
