What changed in the 2026–2027 Work Programme? In our previous articles, we explained two core gender-related requirements in Horizon Europe proposals: Part A: the Gender Equality Plan (GEP) eligibility criterion Part B: the integration of the gender dimension into research and innovation content With the 2026–2027 Work Programme, the European Commission did not introduce...
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 you’re exploring funding opportunities under Horizon Europe, the European Commission is once again running a series of Info Days across January–March 2026, each dedicated to a specific cluster or programme area. Sessions will be live-streamed, so you can follow along from anywhere. These events help potential applicants and other R&I stakeholders understand what’s coming...
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...
On 4 November 2025, Future Needs organised and led the HiDALGO2 Project Clustering Event in Stuttgart, Germany, hosted by HLRS – High-Performance Computing Center Stuttgart. The one-day gathering brought together HPC, AI and climate-modelling experts from across Europe to explore how AI-optimised supercomputers and large-scale simulations can address urgent real-world challenges – from energy efficiency...
On September 29–30, 2025, Future Needs joined project partners in Athens for the two-day MULTIPULM Kick-off Meeting, hosted by Uni Systems. The sessions established a clear roadmap toward developing an integrated digital care ecosystem to support the management of chronic respiratory diseases and multimorbidity in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). Beyond leading Dissemination, Communication, and...
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