The Technology & Business Cooperation Days at HANNOVER MESSE 2026 provide a hybrid international matchmaking platform connecting SMEs and research organisations. The 2026 edition aligns with the fair’s key innovation topics, including automation and industrial digitalization, AI-driven industrial solutions, smart manufacturing, sustainable energy systems, advanced engineering technologies, defense production technologies, and research- and start‑up‑driven innovation. With Brazil as Partner Country, strong international participation is expected. Participants can attend on‑site meetings during the fair and online follow‑ups afterward, continuing a long-standing EEN tradition that welcomed nearly 600 participants from 37 countries in 2025.
Early registration is strongly recommended in order to be visible on the matchmaking platform and benefit from international networking opportunities.
Early registration is strongly recommended in order to be visible on the matchmaking platform and benefit from international networking opportunities.
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Book your seat, 6 days left to register, registration will end on 20 April 2026, 23:59 CEST
- Brokerage event
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- Hannover, Landeshauptstadt, Germany
Practical information
- Where
- Hannover Messe Messegelände (Hermesallee, 30521 Hannover) // Brokerage Event in Hall 11 / Solution Lab
- When
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- Host organisation
- INVESTITIONS-UND FORDERBANK NIEDERSACHSEN (NBANK)
- Website
- https://www.b2match.com/e/technology-business-cooperation-days-2026
- B2B website
- https://www.b2match.com/e/technology-business-cooperation-days-2026
Description
The Technology & Business Cooperation Days at HANNOVER MESSE 2026 is a hybrid international brokerage event offering pre‑arranged on‑site and online B2B meetings.
It enables SMEs, start‑ups, and research organisations to identify partners for commercial collaborations, research projects, and technology transfer.
The 2026 edition focuses on the leading innovation topics of the trade fair, including:
• Automation & Industrial Digitalization
• Artificial Intelligence across all industrial sectors
• Smart Manufacturing & Industrial Transformation
• Energy Systems & Sustainable Production
• Advanced Engineering & Mechanical/Electrical Technologies
• Defense Production Technologies
• Research, Innovation & Start‑up Solutions
As Brazil serves as the official Partner Country of HANNOVER MESSE 2026, participants can expect strong involvement from Brazilian companies and delegations, highlighting one of Latin America’s largest and most innovative industrial ecosystems.
The hybrid format allows on‑site matchmaking during the trade fair and remote follow‑up meetings two weeks after, ensuring maximum flexibility and networking opportunities.
April 20 - 23: On-site meetings during HANNOVER MESSE 2026
May 5 - 6: Remote follow-up meetings
Organised by NBank together with numerous European and international Enterprise Europe Network partners, the event continues a 25‑year tradition of successful international matchmaking, with the 2025 edition attracting nearly 600 participants from 37 countries.
Join to discover new technologies, explore collaboration opportunities, and expand your global business network.
Visit the event's website to register now: https://www.b2match.com/e/technology-business-cooperation-days-2026
Further information about HANNOVER MESSE can be found here: https://www.hannovermesse.de/en/
It enables SMEs, start‑ups, and research organisations to identify partners for commercial collaborations, research projects, and technology transfer.
The 2026 edition focuses on the leading innovation topics of the trade fair, including:
• Automation & Industrial Digitalization
• Artificial Intelligence across all industrial sectors
• Smart Manufacturing & Industrial Transformation
• Energy Systems & Sustainable Production
• Advanced Engineering & Mechanical/Electrical Technologies
• Defense Production Technologies
• Research, Innovation & Start‑up Solutions
As Brazil serves as the official Partner Country of HANNOVER MESSE 2026, participants can expect strong involvement from Brazilian companies and delegations, highlighting one of Latin America’s largest and most innovative industrial ecosystems.
The hybrid format allows on‑site matchmaking during the trade fair and remote follow‑up meetings two weeks after, ensuring maximum flexibility and networking opportunities.
April 20 - 23: On-site meetings during HANNOVER MESSE 2026
May 5 - 6: Remote follow-up meetings
Organised by NBank together with numerous European and international Enterprise Europe Network partners, the event continues a 25‑year tradition of successful international matchmaking, with the 2025 edition attracting nearly 600 participants from 37 countries.
Join to discover new technologies, explore collaboration opportunities, and expand your global business network.
Visit the event's website to register now: https://www.b2match.com/e/technology-business-cooperation-days-2026
Further information about HANNOVER MESSE can be found here: https://www.hannovermesse.de/en/