European Commission opens applications for Global Gateway business advisory group

The group aims to strengthen private sector participation in the EU's investment strategy with partner countries.

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The European Commission has opened applications for the renewal of members of the Global Gateway Business Advisory Group, a business advisory group supporting the European Union's Global Gateway strategy.

The Global Gateway strategy aims to mobilize sustainable investment and strengthen the European Union's economic ties with partner countries worldwide, covering areas such as digitalization, energy, transport, education, research, and health.
The Global Gateway Business Advisory Group aims to enhance the private sector's involvement in defining strategic orientations and implementing this initiative, allowing companies to share experiences, identify investment opportunities, and present key challenges faced in international markets.
This call for applications foresees the selection of up to 75 organizations from the European private sector, including companies of various sizes, business associations, and business networks, headquartered in the European Union and under European control.
Participation in this group represents an opportunity for organizations to contribute to the development of the Global Gateway strategy and to strengthen economic cooperation between the European Union and its international partners.
Applications must be submitted by November 13th, at 1:00 PM (mainland Portugal time), via the form provided by the European Commission.
Based on information from the official source: ANI — Agência Nacional de Inovação (26/10/2026)