SustainX invites European innovation stakeholders to join the upcoming Funding Wednesdays Webinar: Unlock I3 Funding Opportunities: Consortium & Proposal Creation, organised by Digital Innovation Zone on 3 June 2026, from 10:00 to 12:00 EET.
The webinar is dedicated to organisations interested in European funding opportunities for innovation, sustainable development, international collaboration, and interregional partnerships. It will bring together representatives from the European innovation ecosystem, SustainX partners, European Digital Innovation Hubs, SMEs, research organisations, and other stakeholders interested in developing innovative project ideas through European funding instruments.
The session will focus on the Interregional Innovation Investments — I3 Programme, offering practical insights into funding opportunities, consortium building, and proposal development. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn how SustainX supports the development, refinement, and scaling of innovative ideas across European regions.
A key part of the webinar will be dedicated to the presentation of project ideas developed by SustainX partners. Through these presentations, participants will be able to explore potential collaboration areas, identify complementary expertise, and engage in discussions that may lead to the creation of future international consortia.
The webinar will also include examples of successful projects, best practices, and an overview of European Digital Innovation Hubs, highlighting their role in supporting SMEs, innovation ecosystems, and cross-regional cooperation.
Agenda
10:00 – 10:10 | Exploring I3 Programme Funding Opportunities
Cristina Baghiu, Digital Innovation Zone Coordinator
10:10 – 10:50 | SustainX Partners’ Project Ideas Presentation
10:50 – 11:10 | Insights from Successful Projects and Best Practices
11:10 – 11:50 | EDIHs Presentation and Overview
11:50 – 12:00 | Q&A and Open Discussion
The webinar represents an important opportunity for SMEs, innovation actors, EDIHs, research organisations, and regional stakeholders to better understand the I3 Programme and explore pathways for future European collaboration.
Register here:
https://diz.digital-innovation.zone/miercurea-finantarilor-03.06.2026
