If you’re gearing up to write a Horizon Europe proposal, you already know how crucial the budget is. But did you know Horizon Europe uses two different funding models for project budgets?  In fact, the European Commission now offers traditional actual cost grants alongside newer lump sum grants. A well-structured budget doesn’t just add up...

Are you a gifted scientist in the early stage of your career who has already produced outstanding supervised work? Do you want to consolidate your independence by establishing a research team and continuing to develop a successful career in Europe? Are you an established, leading principal investigator seeking long-term funding to pursue a ground-breaking, ambitious...

Building the ideal consortium for an EU-funded project is much like recruiting the perfect employee. It demands precision, alignment, and foresight. At Future Needs, we understand that strong partnerships are the backbone of successful European research and innovation ventures. Just as great companies thrive by hiring the right talent, your EU project depends on identifying...

A successful Horizon Europe project begins with more than just a strong proposal. It starts with building the right consortium. Your consortium is not only a formal requirement but also a major factor influencing your proposal’s evaluation and eventual success. Horizon Europe reviewers scrutinise the consortium’s composition to assess whether it can realistically implement the...

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...

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...