A well-planned clustering event can do more than showcase project results. It can spark collaboration, build new partnerships, and amplify impact across the EU research landscape. Yet, turning that potential into reality takes structure, foresight, and an understanding of what makes participants truly engage. After organising several clustering events across different industries – from sustainable...
Designing for innovation often begins before a product exists. That was the starting point for Future Needs in the TANGO project, a Horizon Europe initiative developing a data-sharing platform to connect industries through secure, transparent information flows. Before a single line of code was written, Future Needs worked on transforming the idea into something people...
Introduction 30% of Horizon Europe projects already include Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) partners. That’s not a coincidence, it’s a signal. The European Commission wants research that is impactful, inclusive, and human-centred. Projects that overlook SSH risk losing evaluation points, missing impact, or appearing disconnected from societal needs. If your next proposal doesn’t have meaningful...
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...
After supporting dozens of Horizon Europe and other EU-funded research projects, at Future Needs we’ve seen a common thread: incredible science struggling to make the impact it deserves. Why? Because brilliant research is failing to generate the recognition, funding, and career opportunities researchers deserve. Many researchers are told research visibility is “important.” But what does...
The Innovation-to-Impact Gap in Aviation In the high-stakes world of aviation, innovation is only as valuable as its ability to scale, serve, and solve. Yet for many EU-funded research projects, the journey from lab to runway often ends in stalled reports and unactivated insights. Bridging this gap is no small feat, and that’s precisely where...
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...
Introduction Let’s start by defining “innovation.” Horizon Europe defines innovation as any result from R&D activities or other initiatives, including new uses or combinations of existing technological advancements, business models, or user interaction methods. Innovation can be social, disruptive, or breakthrough in nature. From this definition alone, we see that there is no single path...
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