UNICA Pitch & Connect Session: Connecting EU and Canadian Universities through Erasmus+

This UNICA event is exclusive to representatives of UNICA member universities from Erasmus+ Programme and associated countries and Canadian universities.

Join the UNICA Pitch & Connect Session on Wednesday, 2 September 2026 from 17 to 18:30 CEST / 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EDT / 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. PDT, a networking event bringing together International Relations Offices (IROs) and professionals from European and Canadian universities interested in developing new partnerships through Erasmus+.

The session will provide an overview of Erasmus+  funding opportunities supporting joint initiatives between institutions  – including International Credit Mobility (ICM) and Erasmus Mundus – followed by a series of short institutional pitches (3 mins) designed to help participants identify potential partners for future collaboration.

Who should attend?

This session is open to representatives of International Relations Offices and Erasmus+ coordinators from Erasmus+ Programme and associated countries and Canadian universities interested in building new partnerships and preparing for the upcoming Erasmus+ calls.

UNICA invites participants to come ready to pitch their institutions, connect with new partners, and explore opportunities for future collaboration.