The European Innovation Council (EIC) invites you to apply for Mobile World Congress 2025, one of the largest international mobile connectivity industry events. Following the success of last year’s participation (MWC 2024), 15 EIC awardees will have the opportunity to be a part of the EIC Pavilion from 2 to 6 March 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.

Some key highlights of the 2024 edition are:

• 101,000+ attendees from 205 countries, with 59% linked to mobile
• Showcased 2,700+ exhibitors, 1,100+ speakers, with more than 40% female conference
• Diverse high-level participation: 51% C-suite, and 180
• Engaged 4YFN with 930+ exhibitors, 450+ speakers, and 250+ pitching
• Extensive media coverage: 2,600 journalists and industry analysts, a dynamic networking app, and over 35 million social impressions across social media

What’s in it for you?

A delegation of 15 SMEs, startups, and scale-ups funded by the EIC and chosen to participate in MWC 2025 will gain exclusive access to essential business services. This includes pitching opportunities, matchmaking support, complimentary booths within the European Pavilion to showcase their innovations, and comprehensive coaching services pre, during, and post the trade fair.

Who can apply?

MWC 2025 is looking for EIC-funded SMEs, start-ups and scale-ups working on innovative advancements in the following fields:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Cloud & Mobile solutions
• FinTech, Blockchain and digital currencies
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Quantum Computing
• Smart Cities
• Telecom & 5G

Application  

After logging in with your EU-Login credentials, please fill in the application form (add link) and answer all the questions.

You will be assessed on the following criteria:

• Your plan to internationalise your innovative products and services
• The expected impact of your participation to the trade
• The fit of your innovative products and services with the trade
• Your commitment of financial and human resources for participation to a trade
• Your contribution to EU strategic autonomy and/or the image of the EU as technology

Kindly note that the details furnished in your application form will be shared with external specialists to optimize potential benefits and ensure the efficiency of scheduled meetings.

Subsequently, the EIC ITF team will reach out to all candidates in early November post the completion of the selection process to communicate the status of their applications.

About the EIC International Trade Fairs and USA Soft-landing Programme

The EIC International Trade Fairs Programme  supports the internationalisation of European SMEs, scaleups and startups, building on the success of its predecessor, the EIC Overseas Trade Fairs Programme (OTF) The Programme offers EIC awardees access to 12 diverse international trade fairs spanning EU and non-EU markets (Middle East, and the United States of America). Selected EIC-funded SMEs, startups and scaleups from EU Member States and Associated Countries have access to the Programme.   

Stay tuned on upcoming calls and find additional information and the EIC Community Platform through our news, stories and programme-related trade fairs.   

Should you have any questions on the Programme, please do not hesitate to contact us through the EIC Community Helpdesk by selecting EVENT - EIC ITF Programme – MWC 2025 as the subject in the Category field.