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Here our team discusses the arcane world of EU funding. Things you didn’t know you need to know. Be prepared.
How to update your Horizon Europe project budget
10.03.2023
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Ewa Ciochoń
You did your best to plan your project budget in detail and ensure the project is financially feasible. However, in such an innovative project, there are many unexpected factors that may impact the budget estimation. The good news is that...
Can I charge the cost of freelance work on Horizon Europe projects?
09.03.2023
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Alicja Baryła
Collaboration with freelancers is increasingly popular in many companies, especially if you need to acquire very specific skills. So at the start of your Horizon Europe project you may wonder whether these costs are eligible or not. First, some background...
Tips and Tricks for the EIC AI Platform
24.02.2023
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Isabell Tributsch
The EIC AI Platform is the online platform for EIC Accelerator proposal submissions and subsequent edits of the submitted proposal. We offer a few tips and tricks on how to handle the platform once you win the grant and in...
Can an affiliated entity participate in your Horizon Europe project?
10.02.2023
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Mélanie de Fays
As the beneficiary of a Horizon Europe (HE) grant you might wonder: can another entity work with you on your project? The Grant Agreement (GA) foresees several possibilities such as affiliated entities, associated partners and subcontractors each with different rights...
What are SME Owner costs in Horizon Europe?
27.01.2023
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Mélanie de Fays
If you’re starting your Horizon Europe project and are wondering which costs are eligible, it’s a good time to discuss SME Owner costs. Before talking about how to charge SME Owner costs to your HE project, let’s make sure we’re...
What costs can be declared in Horizon Europe?
02.01.2023
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Ewa Ciochoń
Horizon Europe grants only reimburse eligible costs, i.e. costs that comply with the specific conditions set out in the Grant Agreement and correspond to tasks in the Description of Action. All costs must be actually incurred, identifiable, verifiable, and recorded...
Time Recording System in Horizon Europe
19.12.2022
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Christopher Morgan
Calculating personnel costs in Horizon Europe projects can sometimes be quite the nightmare. However, using a trustworthy time recording system is key to avoid losing some of your well-needed grant. Time recording is an essential part of your project management...
How to calculate personnel costs in Horizon Europe
19.12.2022
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Ewa Ciochoń
Companies often struggle with calculating personnel costs, mainly due to the very specific Horizon Europe rules and formulas that need to be applied when declaring personnel costs in a HE – funded project. Consequently, it is also the most common...
Indirect costs in Horizon Europe
12.12.2022
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Ewa Ciochoń
According to the EU definition, indirect costs are costs that are needed to properly execute the Horizon Europe project but are not directly linked to any specific activity or task within the project. How are indirect costs calculated in the...
What to expect during the Kick-Off Meeting
21.11.2022
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Isabell Tributsch
The kick-off meeting is part of the negotiation process for EIC Accelerator projects when the EIC Project Officer requests considerable changes to your Business Plan. When the changes go beyond simple adjustments, the EIC Project officer may send a negotiation...