On 31 October and 7 November 2025, it’s time to go back to school with the new online edition of the EIC Fall-Winter School, organised by the EIC Business Acceleration Services (EIC BAS). With a focus on Talent & Culture for Growth, the two sessions will equip you – EIC beneficiaries – with the knowledge and tools to build strong organisational cultures, attract and grow talent, and unlock sustainable growth.
Got your interest? Read more below!
The EIC Fall-Winter School 2025 will focus on the crucial intersection between talent strategies and organisational culture. Held online on 31 October and 7 November 2025, this EIC Community event and recurring activity of the Business Acceleration Services will offer EIC beneficiaries the chance to explore forward-thinking approaches to team building, leadership, and workplace innovation.
Through interactive sessions and expert-led discussions, participants will learn how to shape a culture that attracts, retains, and empowers people to do their best work. It’s also a great opportunity to connect with peers and grow your presence within the EIC community!
The number of spaces available is limited:
Applications will open on 9 September 2025 and will close on Tuesday, 30 September 2025.
We are inviting EIC beneficiaries to apply to both sessions:
Session 1 – Friday, 31 October, from 09:00 – 13:00 CEST, online | Building talent & culture strategies for sustainable growth
This session will focus on:
• Designing a talent strategy aligned with your company/project’s mission and growth objectives.
• Identifying and developing high-potential talent across diverse profiles.
• Creating a culture of performance, continuous feedback, and psychological safety.
• Leading with empathy and values: the role of leadership in shaping culture.
Session 2 – Friday, 7 November, from 09:00 to 13:00 CEST, online | Leading the future workforce: inclusion, well-being & hybrid teams
This session will focus on:
• Understanding and adapting to future workforce trends (remote, hybrid, multi-generational teams).
• Improving gender inclusiveness in leadership, hiring, and workplace practices.
• Promoting employee well-being and resilience as part of cultural sustainability.
• Rethinking leadership: emotional intelligence, inclusive decision-making, and collaborative dynamics.
*Final agenda and speaker lineup will be published in the Open call for applications on 9 September 2025.
How does it work?
To ensure a high-quality and interactive learning experience, participation is limited to a maximum of 40 EIC attendees. To ensure continuity and maximise learning impact, we will prioritise participants attending both sessions.
Are you looking for more EIC Business Acceleration Services?
This opportunity is brought to you by the EIC Business Acceleration Services. The EIC Community Events are recurrent activities of the Business Acceleration Services. Keep your eye on the EIC Community and BAS Calendar for further details. Don’t miss to check the EIC Community Programme page where members could share their experiences, could access to peer-learning workshops and tailor-made training activities.
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.