Pitch & Connect Session | Connecting EU & Canadian Universities through Erasmus+
This event is exclusive to representatives of UNICA member universities from Erasmus+ Programme and associated countries and Canadian universities.
Join our Pitch & Connect Session on Wednesday, 2 September 2026 from 17 to 18:30 CEST / 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EDT / 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. PDT, a networking event bringing together International Relations Offices (IROs) and professionals from European and Canadian universities interested in developing new partnerships through Erasmus+.
The session will provide an overview of Erasmus+ funding opportunities supporting joint initiatives between institutions – including International Credit Mobility (ICM) and Erasmus Mundus – followed by a series of short institutional pitches (3 mins) designed to help participants identify potential partners for future collaboration.
Who should attend?
This session is open to representatives of International Relations Offices and Erasmus+ coordinators from European and Canadian universities interested in building new partnerships and preparing for the upcoming Erasmus+ calls.
Come ready to pitch your institution, connect with new partners, and explore opportunities for future collaboration.
Agenda
- 17:00 – 17:15 | Welcome and introduction
- 17:15 – 17:35 | Presentation of opportunities available by Anna K. PIOTROWSKA, Erasmus+ National Focal Point for Canada
- 17:45 – 18:20 | Pitch & Connect
- 18:20 – 18:30 | Wrap-up and conclusions
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Pitch & Connect Session | Connecting EU & Canadian Universities through Erasmus+
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