Horizon Europe Funding Workshop 2026
Practical Guidance for Australian Businesses, Startups, SMEs, and Research Organisations
9 September 2026
3:00 PM AEST (Sydney) | 2:30 PM ACST (Adelaide) | 1:00 PM AWST (Perth)
Australia’s association with Horizon Europe opens the door to one of the world’s largest research and innovation funding programs.
Whether you are a startup, SME, research institution, or innovation-driven company, this workshop will help you understand how Horizon Europe works, where to find relevant opportunities, and how to begin positioning your organisation for successful participation and collaboration with European partners.
Join Christelle Damiens, who has spent more than 20 years supporting Australian businesses in Europe, and Antonia Loncar, EU Affairs specialist with extensive experience in European programs and funding frameworks, for a practical workshop designed to help you move from awareness to action.
During this workshop, you will learn:
- What Horizon Europe is and why it matters for Australian organisations
- How Australian businesses can participate in Horizon projects
- Where to find funding opportunities and consortium partners
- How to identify grants relevant to your industry and innovation
- What makes a strong Horizon application
- Common mistakes to avoid when approaching European funding programs
- How Horizon participation can strengthen your credibility with European corporates, institutions, and research partners
Who Should Attend?
- Startups and scale-ups
- SMEs developing innovative products or technologies
- Research organisations and universities
- Companies seeking European partnerships
- Innovation, R&D, and business development leaders
This workshop will include practical examples, live discussion, and opportunities to ask questions directly to Christelle and Antonia.
Member Rate: AUD $50
Non-Member Rate: AUD $75
Register your interest today and start preparing your organisation to take advantage of the opportunities available through Horizon Europe.
Horizon Europe Funding Workshop
Speaker:
Antonia Loncar
EU Strategist
Antonia Loncar is a communication specialist with extensive experience in strategic and EU communications. With nearly 14 years of experience, she has worked across a range of sectors including boutique consultancies, NGOs, the United Nations, and start-ups, building strong expertise in international and multi-stakeholder environments.
Since 2013, Antonia has been actively involved in EU communications, focusing on external communication, brand building, and reputation management. She has led and contributed to multi-channel, multilingual digital campaigns, helping organizations communicate effectively across diverse audiences.
Her approach to communication is grounded in creating a clear, 360° perspective, combining strong digital narratives with engaged storytelling to deliver impactful and strategic messaging.
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Christelle Damiens is the Managing Director of Exportia, which provides an outsourced European Sales & Marketing team to Australian B2B manufacturing and technology companies. She is also an award winning author and a business speaker. Her second book “The four steps to generate your first million euros in sales’ won the Australian Business Book Award 2020 in the Communications and Sales category and was a finalist in the Entrepreneurship & Small Business Category, as well as an Amazon best seller. exportia.com.au To learn more, visit : christelledamiens.com
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