InnoNext at Tech Villa 2026

What happens when research expertise meets real-world business challenges?

InnoNext is a European project funded under the European Innovation Council (EIC) and EIT, aimed at connecting highly skilled researchers and innovators with startups and SMEs through innovation internships and matchmaking.

On 7 October 2026, InnoNext will take part in Tech Villa 2026, powered by Club Silencio and Ventive, at Villa Sanquirico in Turin, with a presentation and roundtable discussion dedicated to the connections between research talent, companies and the wider innovation ecosystem.

The event will offer an opportunity to discover how the InnoNext model works, the value generated by the initiative so far and how the project is evolving. The discussion will focus on the InnoNext matchmaking model, the latest updates on eligibility, the role of community building and networking between talent and companies, and the potential for new synergies across European research and innovation programmes.

Learn more and apply via the EIC Community Platform.