EIC Pavilion at the World Quantum Cannes Festival

This year, the European Innovation Council (EIC) will be at the World Quantum Cannes Festival, taking place on 17-18 November 2026 at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès de Cannes. The festival brings together researchers, industry, policy makers and investors to advance the business impact of quantum technologies, with a half-day dedicated specifically to European Quantum. Are you an EIC-backed quantum company? We have 12 spots reserved for you to exhibit at the EIC Pavilion! 

What’s in it for you?  

By exhibiting at the EIC Pavilion, EIC-backed quantum companies get: 

• 2 full festival passes per company, free of charge (additional passes at 50% off) 
• Access to the attendee list and matchmaking app 
• Access to the Investor Day and to the networking dinner on 17 November 
• Visibility through your company profile featured in EIC Pavilion branding and materials 

Who should apply?   

The EIC Pavilion is open to all EIC-backed quantum companies: 

• EIC awardees – Pre-accelerator, Accelerator, Transition, Pathfinder and STEP Scale Up awardees, including the SME Instrument and FET funding schemes 
• EIC Scaling Club Members  
• Other recognised entities – Horizon Europe Seal of Excellence and STEP Seal holders, Women TechEU awardees, and awardees of the "Support for Ukrainian tech SMEs and start-ups" call 

We're looking for companies that want to present their work to investors, corporates and researchers, and take part in the festival's networking and matchmaking activities. 

Learn more and apply via the EIC Community Platform.