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...
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...
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...
In April 2025, the European Commission released the second version of guidelines on the responsible use of generative AI in research [1], emphasising the importance of addressing the ethical and practical considerations that arise with the increasing integration of AI tools in the research process. These guidelines, developed by the European Research Area Forum, offer...
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...
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...
From May 13 to 15, Future Needs participated in Airspace World 2025 in Lisbon – a key event that brought together aviation stakeholders to explore the future of air mobility. Across three days of dynamic presentations, live demos, and engaging discussions, our team showcased our combined work across three aviation projects: RefMap Project, BURDI, and...
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,...
Boosting Youth Power Against Health Misinformation On May 5–6, 2025, Future Needs joined partners in Osijek, Croatia, for the kick-off meeting of the Erasmus+ Health-Lit project—an initiative to enhance health literacy among young people and equip them to critically navigate health information in the digital age. The meeting, hosted by The Centre for Peace, Nonviolence...
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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