EEN Matchmaking @ILA Berlin 2026

EEN Matchmaking @ILA Berlin 2026 is aimed at companies, start-ups, research institutes and innovative players from the fields of aerospace, defence, security, digitalization and sustainable technologies.

In pre-scheduled B2B meetings, you can make targeted contacts for business, technology and research cooperation - on site at the trade fair or online.

Target group:

• SMEs and industrial companies: Find new customers, suppliers and technology partners along the entire aerospace & defense value chain, from suppliers to system houses to service providers.
• Start-ups: Present your innovative solutions on topics such as green aviation, new space, digitalization, security and defence and meet investors, pilot customers and development partners.
• Research and higher education institutions: Identify collaborative partners for R&D projects, EU-funded projects and joint demonstrators in aerospace, defense and space.
• Clusters, networks and project initiators: Establish contacts with international organizations, prepare consortia for EU programs and strengthen your international innovation ecosystems.

Your advantages:

• Efficient preparation thanks to your cooperation profile created in advance

• Meetings with international decision-makers and experts

• Support from the Enterprise Europe Network in finding partners

• Combination of face-to-face and virtual meetings

Participation and registration:

Participation in matchmaking is free of charge, but registration via the event platform is required by 6 June 2026 at the latest. After registering, you can create your profile and book meetings with interesting partners.
The on-site meetings will take place in the Berlin ExpoCenter Airport, ILA Connect & Meet Networking Hub (Hall A). All meetings are coordinated in advance via the platform.

Learn more and register