The IP Training for EIC NCPs, organized by the Access2EIC Network, the European Innovation Council (EIC), and the European IP Helpdesk as a side event of the EIC Summit 2026, is a dedicated training session for National Contact Points (NCPs) focused on intellectual property management within EIC and Horizon Europe projects. The programme covers key IP concepts, IP management strategies for EIC-funded actions, freedom-to-operate considerations, protection and exploitation of research results, as well as practical guidance on patents, trade secrets, and commercialization pathways. Participants will also gain access to tools, resources, best practices, and real-life case studies to better support...

On May 28, 2026, an  online training titled “Access2EIC: Training for NCPs on the EIC Transition” took place via MS Teams, bringing together National Contact Points (NCPs) and key stakeholders involved in the European Innovation Council ecosystem. The event was dedicated to the EIC Transition programme,By supporting the maturation and validation of breakthrough technologies, the programme helps promising outcomes from EIC Pathfinder, ERC Proof of Concept, and Horizon Europe/H2020 collaborative projects move closer to commercial deployment and societal impact.Agenda of the eventEIC TRANSITION_28.05.2026Recording