EU–India Matchmaking Event 2026: Cluster and SME Collaboration in Clean Energy and Renewables

The European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) will host the EU–India Matchmaking Event in New Delhi and Greater Noida, India, from 21 to 23 October 2026. The event takes place in the context of the Renewable Energy India Expo (REI) 2026 (22–24 October), one of Asia’s largest gatherings dedicated to clean energy, renewables, and energy infrastructure.

The matchmaking event is designed for cluster organisations and SMEs from EU Member States and from non-EU countries participating in the Single Market Programme (SMP) / COSME Strand. Romanian clusters and SMEs operating in clean technologies and renewables are well-positioned to apply.

Objectives

The programme is built around three strategic goals:

Strengthening EU–India cluster cooperation for the benefit of cluster members, through a dedicated seminar, the matchmaking sessions themselves, and site visits in the New Delhi and Greater Noida region.
Identifying common areas of interest for cooperation and synergies between EU and Indian SMEs — across sectoral, value chain, and market dimensions.
Improving industry and academia–industry collaboration in research, development, and innovation (RDI), opening concrete pathways for joint projects between clusters, research organisations, and companies on both sides.

Focus Areas

The event is targeted at organisations active in:

Clean technologies
Renewable Energy & Storage
Equipment Manufacturers for Renewables
Smart Grid and Energy Infrastructure
Green Finance & Investment Support

Programme Highlights

Participants will benefit from a curated three-day agenda combining:

A seminar on EU–India cluster cooperation and policy framework
Cluster-to-cluster and B2B matchmaking sessions with pre-arranged meetings
Site visits to Indian industrial and innovation hubs in the Greater Noida region
Direct exposure to REI 2026, one of the largest renewable energy exhibitions in Asia

How to Apply

Expressions of interest must be submitted electronically via EUSurvey: 🔗 https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/ECCP_India_MME_October_2026

Application deadlines (Brussels time):

First cut-off: 17 June 2026, 23:59
Second cut-off: 8 July 2026 (subject to remaining places)
Third cut-off: 31 August 2026 (subject to remaining places)

The second and third cut-offs will only open if places remain after the evaluation of previous applications. Companies and cluster organisations are strongly encouraged to apply at the first cut-off to maximise their chances of selection.