The EU-funded CITADEL Project EU security innovation programme consortium invites SMEs, technology providers and security stakeholders to participate in the CITADEL Open Call Info Day & Matchmaking Event, which will take place online on 7 April 2026 from 11:00 to 18:00 CET.
The event is organised to support potential applicants interested in the CITADEL Open Call 1, which distributes €1 million in funding to innovative security projects, offering up to €60,000 per project for SME-led consortia.
The event will help participants better understand the call requirements and identify potential project partners across Europe.
The agenda will include:
- An informative webinar in the morning, presenting the CITADEL project, the Open Call requirements and the evaluation process.
- Matchmaking meetings in the afternoon, enabling participants to connect with potential European partners and explore collaboration opportunities.
Interested organisations are invited to register and schedule meetings through the matchmaking platform.
Registration and matchmaking platform:
https://server.matchmaking-studio.com/en/citadel-april-2026/
CITADEL Open Call application platform and requirements:
https://citadel.grantplatform.com/
