With the publication of the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2026–2027 (HaDEA), attention across the research and innovation community has predictably shifted to submission deadlines. The calendar quickly fills: major calls cluster in April and September, with additional opportunities appearing in February and October, depending on the cluster and instrument. On paper, this creates a reassuring...
The European Commission has released a revised Standard Application Form (Version 5.0) for Horizon Europe proposals as part of its ongoing simplification agenda. The updated templates apply to Research and Innovation Actions (RIA), Innovation Actions (IA), and Coordination and Support Actions (CSA) under the 2026–2027 Work Programme. This article provides a short, authoritative reference for...
Grant Agreement Preparation (GAP) often starts with a sense of relief. The proposal has passed evaluation, the invitation has arrived, and the project feels secure. This is also the point where projects begin to lose time and room to manoeuvre. GAP compresses legal, financial, and technical decisions into a short window. During this phase, the...
If your Horizon Europe project is selected for an EC audit, you’ll need to respond quickly, organise your records, and document each declared cost clearly. Financial audits are not rare; they are part of the Commission’s broader system of controls and apply to all types of beneficiaries, from large research consortia to single-partner SMEs. A...
Definition Horizon Europe proposals are read and scored by independent experts against three criteria: Excellence, Impact, and Quality and efficiency of the Implementation. Each criterion gets a 0–5 score (in 0.5 steps). Standard thresholds: 3/5 per criterion and 10/15 overall. Innovation Actions apply Impact ×1.5 for ranking. In two-stage calls, stage-1 checks only Excellence and...
Innovation doesn’t happen in isolation – it happens when diverse minds come together to connect ideas, tools, and teams, shaping the future. That was exactly the spirit behind the Aviation Twin Transition (ATT) Clustering Event, organised by Future Needs on 29–30 July 2025 at Π55 Coworking Space in Athens, as part of the Horizon Europe...
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...
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