Eligible Countries for Horizon Europe Funding: The Complete 2025 Guide

Horizon Europe, the European Union’s premier research and innovation programme, aims to drive scientific excellence, address pressing global challenges, and strengthen industrial competitiveness.  With a staggering budget of €95.5 billion, it builds on the legacy of Horizon 2020 while expanding collaboration opportunities across borders. A common misconception is that only EU countries benefit from Horizon...

Call for Abstracts: Aviation Twin Transition Clustering Event, Athens

Future Needs, as the communication, dissemination and exploitation leader of the Horizon Europe RefMap project, is organising the Aviation Twin Transition (ATT) Clustering Event, which will take place on 29 July 2025 at the Central Library of the National Technical University of Athens, Greece. As part of this event, we invite researchers, practitioners, innovators, and...

Creating an Open Source Roadmap for Digital Health + Free Template

In the EU-funded project ecosystem, open-source isn’t just a nice-to-have – it’s often a strategic necessity. Whether driven by digital sovereignty principles, collaboration requirements, or sustainability goals, many Horizon Europe projects now demand robust open-source strategies. But what does “open-source” really mean in this context? And how can your consortium design a roadmap that’s legally...

EU Project Dissemination: From Burden to Career Multiplier

Rethinking Dissemination Despite increasing pressure for public engagement and impact reporting, many EU researchers still see project dissemination as a distraction. An obligation rather than an opportunity. Measuring ROI feels vague, time is scarce, and many institutions still undervalue communication. But the data tells a different story. In a survey we conducted, 39 researchers across...

Addressing Mental Health in the Research Industry

This week, as we observe EU Mental Health Week (May 19-25, 2025), it’s crucial to shine a light on an often-overlooked area where mental health challenges are particularly prevalent: the research industry. While the pursuit of knowledge is noble, the demanding nature of research can take a significant toll on the well-being of those dedicated...

Future Needs: UI & Exploitation at the 6th TANGO Assembly

Designing with purpose, exploiting with strategy Our team just returned from sunny Mallorca, where the 6th General Assembly of the Horizon Europe project TANGO took place from May 5–7, 2025. Organised by project partners Anysolution Sl and Cesgarden S.l , the three-day meeting brought together the TANGO consortium to evaluate progress, tackle technical integration challenges,...

Calendar of Horizon Europe Info Days 2025

If you’re interested in funding opportunities under Horizon Europe, the European Commission is hosting a series of Info Days throughout May and June 2025, each focusing on a specific cluster. These sessions are broadcasted online, making it easy to tune in from anywhere. They give prospective applicants and other stakeholders of EU research and innovation...

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