The 5th edition of the Brain Innovation Days will take place on 15-16 October 2025 at La Tricoterie in Brussels!

The Brain Innovation Days, led by EBC, originate from a collaboration between the scientific and business communities, uniting to highlight opportunities within the brain space. Researchers, clinicians, industry professionals, and other stakeholders worldwide are striving not only to deepen our understanding of the brain but also to translate this knowledge into innovative treatments, interventions, and tools to improve brain health. This event, along with its growing community, serves as a dynamic platform to enhance collaboration, facilitate knowledge sharing, drive business development, connect key stakeholders, attract investments, encourage dialogue, and showcase cutting-edge innovations and progress, particularly in Europe.

Building on the success of previous years, the 2025 edition will continue to feature two full days dedicated to high-level brain innovation, providing extensive networking opportunities for key stakeholders and experts in the field. Attendees can explore ground-breaking projects in the Innovation Hall, engage in insightful Brain Talks and panel discussions, and witness a pitch competition showcasing brain-related start-ups.

Focusing on ‘The Adaptive Brain in a Fast-Evolving World‘, the sessions will revolve around these four subthemes:

🚀 Brain Research Frontiers: Driving Europe’s Innovation Leadership

🚀 Brain Health Equity: Closing the Gap to Leave no One Behind

🚀 Youth Culture: Shaping Brain Health in the Modern World

🚀 Beyond Neuroscience: Reimagining the World Through a Brain Health Lens

Innovation Hall

The Innovation Hall is the place to be to showcase and discuss your ideas, breakthroughs, products and latest innovations with the high-level and diverse array of stakeholders attending the Brain Innovation Days. The main vein of the event venue, the Innovation Hall, will be where the discussion happens outside of plenary presentations — a spot in the space will be vital to ensure you are visible throughout the two days! 

Showcase your breakthrough in the Innovation Hall, where innovators connect with a high-level, multidisciplinary audience passionate about advancing brain research and solutions. This space is designed for dynamic interactions, making it the focal point for networking and dialogue beyond the plenary programme. Innovators gain direct access to leading researchers, clinicians, industry experts, investors, and policymakers – creating invaluable opportunities for feedback, networking, and collaboration. Innovators are asked to apply through this form and the Brain Innovation Days team will reach out after revising the application. A high table and a chair will be provided, as well as space for a roll-up or backdrop, if needed.

Applications are first come, first served and spots are filling up fast! Apply now before it’s too late, more information on the Brain Innovation Days website.

Brain Innovation Days Pitch Competition

Follow the Brain Innovation Days social media channels and dedicated newsletter for all the latest updates – more information to be released soon!

The European Brain Council (EBC) is pleased to announce that the 5th edition of the Brain Innovation Days will take place on 15-16 October 2025 at La Tricoterie in Brussels!

The Brain Innovation Days, led by EBC, originate from a collaboration between the scientific and business communities, uniting to highlight opportunities within the brain space. Researchers, clinicians, industry professionals, and other stakeholders worldwide are striving not only to deepen our understanding of the brain but also to translate this knowledge into innovative treatments, interventions, and tools to improve brain health. This event, along with its growing community, serves as a dynamic platform to enhance collaboration, facilitate knowledge sharing, drive business development, connect key stakeholders, attract investments, encourage dialogue, and showcase cutting-edge innovations and progress, particularly in Europe.

Building on the success of previous years, the 2025 edition will continue to feature two full days dedicated to high-level brain innovation, providing extensive networking opportunities for key stakeholders and experts in the field. Attendees can explore groundbreaking projects in the Innovation Hall, engage in insightful Brain Talks and panel discussions, and witness a pitch competition showcasing brain-related start-ups.

Follow the Brain Innovation Days social media channels and dedicated newsletter for all the latest updates – more information to be released soon!

We’re happy to announce that the EU4Health Integration and Impact Initiative has been granted to tackle pressing public health challenges in Europe! Starting in June 2024, this 12-month project will address healthcare disparities, improve access to therapies, enhance diversity in clinical trials, and bridge gaps in paediatric cancer care and brain health, while advocating for a holistic approach and promoting the One Health perspective. The consortium for the EU4Health Integration and Impact Initiative project includes the I3h Institute (I3h ULB), One Sustainable Health for All Foundation (OSH Foundation), Childhood Cancer International Europe (CCI Europe), and the European Brain Council (EBC).

How will we foster innovation, inclusivity and influence policy?

– Organising a high-impact EU4Health event in Brussels on Childhood Cancer, One Health and Brain Health
– Hosting three side-events focusing on each topic
– Carrying out sustainable patient-centred awareness campaigns on social media and our dedicated website to raise awareness and facilitate an interactive exchange between citizens and health experts

Save the date: EU4Health public event will take place on December 2, 2024 at the Palace of the Academies in Brussels

Stay tuned for project updates and more information! Join us in our mission to improve European public health and create a healthier, more resilient future for all Europeans!

We are pleased to announce the early programme for the upcoming Brain Innovation Days, organised by the European Brain Council (EBC). The event will take place on 13-14 November 2024 in Brussels, Belgium. The aim of the event is to bring the wider brain ecosystem together to foster dialogue, exchange knowledge, accelerate investment in research & innovation and facilitate business development.

The event will take place in the EGG. Located in the heart of Brussels, the venue offers an outstanding space with easy access by train, public transport and car (with many different parking facilities in the vicinity). The perfect place to meet creative minds, exchange knowledge and experience.

The 4th edition of the Brain Innovation Days will take place under the overarching theme “Navigating the Brain Across a Lifetime“, examining the journey our brains take across our lifespans, from perinatal to advanced age. The two days of high-level brain innovation will host a series of exciting Brain Talks, How-To sessions and countless matchmaking/networking opportunities. The programme will include a wide array of session types, including plenary sessions, inspiring Brain Talks, Poster and Innovation Showcase, matchmaking and networking activities, the Brain Innovation Days Pitch Competition, breakout sessions, panels, how-to sessions and other excited session formats still under wraps!

Registration with an Early Bird Rate has been extended to 15 August 2024. Join the circle of influence in the brain sector & network with key players in the brain research and innovation field — investors, researchers, clinicians, patient representatives, policymakers and more.

The 3rd edition of the Brain Innovation Days team will take place on 26-27 October 2023 in Brussels (Belgium) under the overarching theme “The Brain in the 21st Century”, centred around building resilience and better brain health for future generations and increasing our brains’ readiness to adapt to an ever-changing environment.

• Resilient Brains: The Impact of Political, Societal, and Environmental Factors
• Boosting Brain Health and Preventing Brain Disorders
• What’s New? Innovative devices, substances and medicines for brain disorders
• The Self-Healing Brain: Use it or Lose it
• Towards a Brain Healthy 22nd Century

Like previous editions, get ready for two jam-packed days of high-level brain innovation – and this year we’re going bigger than ever! 

Look forward to Brain Talks, How-To sessions, sponsor-led satellite sessions, the 3rd Brain Innovation Days Pitch Competition, panel discussions with leading experts, an Innovation Hall and countless matchmaking/networking opportunities. Take a look at the Programme and find out more!

The Early Bird rates are now available for registration! Benefit from this discounted rate not only for individual tickets but also for Start-up Packages and Innovation Hall fees (when abstract decisions have been made). The Early Bird Rate is available until 4 June, so don’t wait too long.

The Brain Innovation Days bring the brain ecosystem together to foster dialogue, exchange knowledge, accelerate investment in research & innovation and facilitate business development. 

This year’s Brain Innovation Days event, to be held on 11-12 October 2022 in Brussels, will centre around “Connecting Brains”; bringing together the current and future generations of brain research and innovation. 

Abstract submission to be part of the programme will end in one week on 31 August 2022. Don’t miss the chance to apply for a poster presentation, an innovation showcase in the Brain Innovation Hall and/or the Pitch Competition!

Showcase your work in the Innovation Hall

The Innovation Hall, the main vein of the Brain Innovation Days venue, will be the place to showcase your work to all attendees. Whether you are at an early stage or have something tangible to show, don’t miss the opportunity to present and discuss with our community of brain innovators.

Apply with your abstract for a poster presentation or showcase a tangible innovation! Exchange with clinicians, patients, researchers, decision/policy makers and investors to highlight your project. A unique opportunity for your ideas, don’t miss it!

Throw your hat in the ring in the Pitch Competition

Are you part of a young start-up and think you have an idea that can change the world of brain innovation? We look forward to hearing it.

By applying for the 2nd Brain Innovation Days Pitch Competition, you throw your hat in the ring to be one of five finalists competing live on stage in Brussels on 12 October, in front of a jury of experts from EIT Health, Imec.istart among others and the public. Prize of 1000€ and training award await you, but that’s not all! You will have the chance to get noticed by industry, funders and investors to take your idea to a new level.

Together we will explore the challenge of understanding the brain. Shape the programme of the Brain Innovation Days to be part of the journey!