As part of the INSHAPE project, we’ve had the privilege over the past years to work closely with hundreds of SMEs, living labs, and innovation partners across Europe who are building the future of Healthy Active Living. On 11–12 November 2026, much of that momentum comes together in Brainport Eindhoven at the ELIS Innovation Summit 2026, an event we are proud to co‑organize through the ELIS Innovation Hub and the Cluster Sports and Technology.
For us in INSHAPE, this summit is more than a gathering. It is the moment where years of collaboration, validation, and real‑world testing meet European ambition. Innovation only creates value when it reaches people, markets, and communities, and that is exactly what INSHAPE has been working on: helping SMEs turn promising ideas into validated solutions that genuinely improve lives. The ELIS Innovation Summit provides the perfect stage to accelerate that impact.
A European Platform for Turning Innovation into Action
Across two dynamic days, participants will experience the full innovation journey, from ideation and validation to implementation and market uptake. This journey mirrors the INSHAPE approach: evidence‑based development, real‑world testing, and strong ecosystem collaboration.
Day 1: Inspiration, Interaction and Opportunity
The first day brings together keynote speakers, interactive sessions, innovation pitches, and networking with leading European innovators. Many INSHAPE partners will be present to share their experiences, demonstrate validated solutions, and explore new collaboration opportunities.
Participants will discover emerging technologies, successful innovation models, and new pathways to scale. As a team deeply involved in INSHAPE’s living labs and SME support programs, we’re excited to see these stories reach a broader European audience.
The day concludes with an evening visit to GLOW Eindhoven, showcasing why the region is internationally known as the City of Light and Innovation.
Day 2: From Vision to Application
The second day moves from inspiration to implementation, a core principle of INSHAPE. Participants will visit innovative SMEs, living labs, and technology demonstrators across the Brainport region. These visits offer firsthand insight into how solutions are developed, tested, validated, and prepared for market entry.
Many of these sites have been part of INSHAPE’s validation and acceleration activities, making Day 2 a unique opportunity to see impact in action.
Why Attend?
- Build international partnerships
- Access new markets
- Discover innovative technologies
- Connect with investors and policymakers
- Learn from leading innovation ecosystems
For INSHAPE partners, this summit is a chance to showcase results, strengthen collaborations, and accelerate European impact.
A Region Where Collaboration Drives Change
Hosted in one of Europe’s most successful innovation regions, the ELIS Innovation Summit demonstrates how collaboration between industry, academia, governments, and society can generate sustainable economic and social value. This collaborative spirit is exactly what has made INSHAPE successful and why this summit matters.
Event Information
📅 11–12 November 2026
📍 Melt at Avular, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
🔗 More information and tickets: https://elisinnovationhub.com/summit/
Join Us
As part of the INSHAPE project team, we are proud to help bring this event to life. Join us in Eindhoven and discover how Europe can move from innovation to impact, together.
