Research Funding Webinar: Erasmus+, Interreg & Beyond
Join us for an upcoming webinar in the Ulysseus IPO Webinar Series 2026 and discover European funding opportunities to turn collaborative ideas into potential projects.
About this webinar
The Ulysseus International Project Office (IPO) invites the Ulysseus community to a new edition of its Webinar Series 2026, dedicated to exploring European funding opportunities for collaborative projects in education, research and innovation.
Join us and discover European funding opportunities and turn collaborative ideas into potential projects!
This new edition of the IPO Webinar Series will explore selected opportunities under Erasmus+ and Interreg, with a focus on strategic partnerships, international cooperation and collaborative project development.
Beyond funding information, the webinar introduces a Project Ideas & Partner Search Spotlight, offering Ulysseus researchers and R&I Groups the opportunity to showcase ongoing proposals seeking consortium partners and connect with interested colleagues across the Alliance.
Agenda
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09:30–09:45 | Welcome & Introduction
Speaker: Adil BAKAYAN – IPO Manager for Ulysseus Alliance
Introduction to the webinar and the IPO’s support for collaborative project development.
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09:45–10:30 | Session 1 – Erasmus+: Strategic Opportunities for European Cooperation
Speaker: Kaisu Paasio – IPO for Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences (HHUAS)
Explore selected Erasmus+ funding opportunities supporting institutional cooperation, innovation and capacity building, with a focus on their potential for Ulysseus partners.
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10:30–11:15 | Session 2 – Interreg: Cooperation Opportunities Across Ulysseus
Speaker: Sascha Gell – IPO for MCI The Entrepreneurial School
Discover relevant Interreg programmes, geographical eligibility across Ulysseus partners and practical examples of European territorial cooperation projects.
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11:15–11:45 | Session 3 – Project Ideas & Partner Search Spotlight
Facilitator: Adil BAKAYAN – Ulysseus IPO Manager
Short pitches from Ulysseus researchers and R&I Groups presenting concrete project proposals and seeking additional consortium partners.
Pitch opportunities will be selected based on expressions of interest received during registration.
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11:45–12:00 | Session 4 – Discussion & Next Steps
Facilitator: Adil BAKAYAN – Ulysseus IPO Manager
Open discussion, potential collaborations and IPO support for matchmaking and proposal development.
Target audience
Researchers, academic staff and research/project support professionals across the Ulysseus community.
Why attend?
- Discover relevant European funding opportunities;
- Connect with potential project partners across Ulysseus;
- Develop new collaborations with support from the IPO.
Sign up for participation and secure your spot