Are you looking to learn more about Xecs Call 5, explore funding opportunities, understand national eligibility criteria, and connect with future project partners? Then don’t miss the Xecs Matchmaking Event on 9 October 2025 in Riga!
Whether you’re ready to pitch your project idea for the Xecs Call 5, showcase your SME’s expertise, or build a strong consortium, this is the place to be for the Electronic Components and Systems community.
What’s in it for you?
Present your project idea and discover ideas from others
Share and discuss your concept via a poster presentation
Highlight your SME’s capabilities with a dedicated SME pitch
Get inspired by success stories from the Xecs participants
Meet potential partners and expand your network
Hear directly from Public Authorities about funding rules in your country
Gain valuable tips on how to prepare a strong project proposal for Xecs Call 5
Present Your Project Idea
Do you have an RD&I project idea, eligible for the Xecs Call 5? You can apply for a pitch and/or poster slot and upload your presentations directly in the AENEAS Events Platform, using the templates available. Please note that you must be registered for the event.
Location
Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Daugava Riga
24 Kugu Street
1007 Riga
From the International Airport of Riga, take bus N22 (direction Abrenes iela) up to the National Library, then walk 5 min.
by Ms. Lauma Muizniece (phD), Director General, Latvian Council of Science
10:15 to 10:25
Introduction to Eureka
by Sonia Nour, Clusters coordinator at Eureka Secretariat
10:25 to 10:40
Introduction to Xecs Call 5
by Nadja Rohrbach, Xecs Director
10:40 to 11:00
National support
Information sessions from Latvia (Laura Kunga Jegere, Latvian
Council of Science); Lithuania (Dr. Justina Ruksnaite, Research Council of Lithuania); Poland (Andrzej Wajs, The National
Centre for Research and Development).
11:00 to 11:15
Project presentation and sharing experience
Success Story
11:15 to 11:30
Coffee break
11:30 to 11:45
Award session
Penta Innovation Award
11:45 to 12:00
How to prepare a successful application
by Patrick Pype, NXP, Chair of the Xecs Technical Expert Group
12:00 to 13:00
Project Idea pitches
13:00 to 13:45
Lunch break
13:45 to 15:15
Project Idea pitches and SME expertise pitches
15:15 to 15:30
Closing words
15:30 to 17:00
Matchmaking & Poster Session
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A special room rate is available at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Daugava Riga, for event participants from Wednesday, 8 to Friday, 10 October.
We are pleased to announce that our upcoming event is free of charge. However, please note that participants are responsible for arranging their accommodation and transportation! The Radisson Blu Hotel & SPA Daugava is offering special room rates for the event participants, but the number of rooms is limited. We strongly recommend registering for the event and booking your accommodation well in advance to ensure a comfortable stay.
Event participation is limited. If you’ve registered but can no longer attend, please make sure to cancel your registration to allow others the opportunity to join!