The European Office of Cyprus, as a member of the Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus, invites companies, start-ups, research and academic organisations, as well as other stakeholders from the Life Sciences ecosystem, to participate in Meet in Italy for Life Sciences 2026 (MIT4LS), taking place on 13–14 October 2026 at the Auditorium della Tecnica, Confindustria, in Rome, Italy.
For more than a decade, Meet in Italy for Life Sciences has established itself as one of Italy’s leading international platforms for networking and collaboration in the Life Sciences sector. It brings together companies, researchers, healthcare professionals, start-ups, investors, policymakers and innovation organisations from across Europe and beyond, with the aim of facilitating knowledge exchange, building strategic partnerships, and creating new business and research opportunities.
The 2026 edition brings together high-level conferences, thematic workshops, innovation activities, an exhibition, and targeted Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Research (B2R) matchmaking, providing a comprehensive environment for networking, business development, technology transfer and access to investment opportunities. The official programme is structured around closely connected pillars covering the Conference, B2B C B2R meetings, workshops and innovation activities.
Why participate?
- Targeted B2B and B2R meetings with companies, start-ups, research organisations, universities, investors, technology clusters and public-sector
- Identify international business and research partners for the development of new products, services and technologies, as well as collaborative research
- Explore technology transfer and research commercialisation opportunities, helping innovative ideas and research results move closer to the
- Connect with venture capital funds, business angels and public or private
- Increase the international visibility of your company or organisation within a specialised international Life Sciences
- Gain insights into emerging trends, policies and innovation priorities shaping the future of the Life Sciences
- Explore funding, internationalisation and business development opportunities through new strategic
The 2026 edition places particular emphasis on strengthening the Life Sciences value chain, sustainability and innovation, research competitiveness, technology transfer, public-private partnerships, and skills and talent development.
The event is addressed to stakeholders from across the Life Sciences and Healthcare ecosystem, including: companies and SMEs, start-ups, research centres and universities, innovation clusters and regional ecosystems, public authorities and policymakers, European and international organisations, healthcare and research professionals, CEOs and senior executives, venture capital funds, business angels, and other public and private investors.
These participant groups are also highlighted in the official MIT4LS 2026 information material.
Main thematic sectors
Pharma | Biotech | MedTech | Nutraceuticals | Healthcare | Research | Packaging s Labelling | Logistics | Care s Assistance | Consulting Services, as well as related technologies, solutions and services across the Life Sciences sector.
Participation is free of charge. Registration deadline: 12 October 2026.
Cyprus-based organisations may also have the opportunity to benefit from HORIZON EUROPE TRAVEL GRANTS to support eligible participation costs, including travel and accommodation expenses, subject to the applicable terms and conditions.
For further information and support regarding your participation, the preparation of your cooperation profile, and the identification of suitable international partners through the Enterprise Europe Network, please contact the European Office of Cyprus: Email: christou.p.elpida@ucy.ac.cy Tel.: +357 22 894278
Elpida Christou | Director of Operations, Strategy and Projects | European Office of Cyprus EEN Senior Advisor