Event Archive
Number of Entries: 301
11/06/2026
40 Years of Latin American Studies in Eichstätt: BayFOR contributes a European Perspective to Anniversary Colloquium
On 11 June 2026, the Central Institute for Latin American Studies (ZILAS) at the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt (KU) will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a special programme dedicated to international academic cooperation, societal transformation and the future of Latin American Studies. BayFOR’s participation highlights its long-standing collaboration with stakeholders in Latin American research as well as its continued commitment to international networking and European research funding.
01/06/2026
Sustainability in Energy Storage Systems: Webinar on LCA, Ecodesign and Second-Life Batteries
The Horizon Europe projects HAVEN, SMHYLES and HiHELIOS are jointly organising a public webinar on 1 June 2026 focusing on sustainable hybrid energy storage systems (HESS) and next-generation battery technologies.
27/05/2026
Delegation of Bavarian venture capitalists and start-ups to Athens: Panathēnea 2026
From May 27 to 29, 2026, the Bavarian Research Alliance (BayFOR) and the German-Greek Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK) are inviting Bavarian venture capital companies and start-ups to a three-day business delegation to Athens. The delegation trip is taking place as part of Panathēnea 2026, an international innovation event that brings together technology, art, and start-ups.
20/05/2026
Bavarian Battery Congress 2026: Minister for Economic Affairs Aiwanger presents new Bavarian Battery Strategy
This well-established networking conference sends a clear signal: Bavarian Minister for Economic Affairs Hubert Aiwanger will publicly unveil the new Bavarian Battery Strategy for the first time at the Bavarian Battery Congress 2026 in Munich. Anyone wishing to know the direction in which Bavaria is developing and where concrete opportunities lie for industry and research will find guidance here. BayFOR will be on hand to demonstrate how these strategic initiatives can be translated into European funding projects.
10/05/2026
Europe Day 2026 in Munich: Experience Europe at the Europa*Rad in the Werksviertel
On Sunday, 10 May 2026, Munich will once again become a meeting place for Europe: at the Europa*Rad in the Werksviertel, from 2 pm to 6 pm, the focus will be on exchange, innovation and European cooperation. BayFOR will be presenting exciting EU research projects involving Bavarian partners at the event.
05/05/2026
Funding at a Glance | Security Edition: EDF & Horizon
The European Union is investing heavily in innovation for defence and civil security. However, not every programme works in the same way. In this webinar on 5 May 2026, you will gain an overview of the European Defence Fund (EDF) and Horizon Europe (Cluster 3 – civil security research) funding programmes, and learn how the programmes are structured and what their key priorities are. In addition, the Bavarian Research Alliance (BayFOR) will present its service portfolio for Bavarian stakeholders and demonstrate how companies and research institutions are supported in submitting successful applications.
04/05/2026
BayFOR at IFAT Munich 2026 – Experience innovations in environmental technologies in Munich
IFAT Munich 2026 will take place from 4 to 7 May 2026 at the Messe München exhibition centre. As the world’s leading trade fair for environmental technologies, it brings together international players from the fields of water management, waste management, recycling and resource efficiency. Over 3,000 exhibitors from more than 60 countries will present innovative solutions to the challenges of climate change and sustainable development. The Bavarian Research Alliance (BayFOR) will be present at the event, showcasing its portfolio of services relating to EU funding, international cooperation and research projects. BayFOR is contributing its expertise on key future-oriented topics such as climate adaptation, the circular economy and sustainable resource use.
30/04/2026
EIC Accelerator Workshop: EU Funding as a Growth Driver for Your Tech Start-up
Learn in the free on-site workshop at gate Garching near Munich how your start-up can access up to Euro 2.5 million in EU funding and Euro 10 million in equity through the EIC Accelerator. Discover the application process, the EU evaluation criteria, and successful case studies of Bavarian start-ups – including tips on BayFOR’s free application support.
26/03/2026
Science Café "Building on Project HYER: German-Canadian Collaboration on Clean Energy"
For the next Science Café of 2026, we are pleased to welcome Dr.-Ing. Matthias Welzl, University of Bayreuth. Building on the German-Canadian project HYER Dr. Welzl will outline perspectives for further academic and business cooperation toward clean energy.
24/03/2026
Horizon Europe Online Workshop: How to develop a competitive EU proposal? Democratic Resilience and Disaster Preparedness
On March 24 and 25 2026, the Research Center RISK – Risk, Infrastructure, Security and Conflict at the University of the Bundeswehr Munich (the University of the Federal Armed Forces), in cooperation with the Scientific Coordination Office (WKS) Bavaria-Israel of the Bavarian Research Alliance (BayFOR), is hosting a Horizon Europe workshop including a matchmaking session. The event is aimed at experts from Bavaria, Israel, and other countries who would like to submit an application for projects in the Horizon Europe subject areas of Democratic Resilience and Disaster Preparedness. In addition to in-depth information and tips for a successful application, participants will have the opportunity to establish new collaborations with international partners.


