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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.
5 tips for a smooth negotiation of your Consortium Agreement
28.07.2025
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Alicja Grzegorzek
The moment the formal notification of approval of an EU-funded project arrives, Consortium members enjoy a well-deserved moment of euphoria. Then come the administrative and legal tasks related to preparing the project start, and they are suddenly overwhelmed. This is...
Amendments in lump sum projects
16.06.2025
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Khrystyna Vadaturska
You have been awarded a lump sum grant – lucky you, no need to report actual costs or keep detailed financial records. This means less paperwork and more time to focus on the technical implementation of the project. You planned...
Ownership Control Assessment (OCA) in Horizon Europe
16.04.2025
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Eva Nyirfa
As one prepares for the signature of a Horizon Europe Grant Agreement, multiple processes run in parallel. Before a grant applicant is cleared for funding, they must demonstrate meeting the eligibility conditions through these processes. The compliance with the different...
The importance of being an SME
13.02.2025
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Alicja Grzegorzek
If you are familiar with the universe of EU-funded projects, you may have found yourself wondering why the word “SME” – acronym for “small and medium enterprise(s)” – is so recurrent in guidelines and regulations from the European Commission. Why...
Key takeaways once your Horizon Europe project is over
26.04.2024
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Aleksandra Ślepak
Congratulations on the successful completion of your Horizon Europe project! But is it time to enjoy and forget about the strict requirements set by the project regulations? Not quite. Even after the project wraps up, certain provisions of your Grant...
Did you know…? 5 curiosities about lump sum projects
21.03.2024
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Silvia Padovan
Who hasn’t heard or read about lump sum projects in Horizon Europe in the past few months? This is becoming a hot topic in the EU grant universe, but what do we really know about lump sum? Here are 5...
Verification of SME status in the EIC Accelerator
09.10.2023
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Eva Nyirfa
Building an Innovative Europe through the enhancement of Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SME) is one of the three main pillars of Horizon Europe’s structure. The European Innovation Council is responsible for leading this subdomain of the programme aimed at...
Impact evaluation in Horizon Europe projects
29.08.2023
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Mélanie de Fays
If you’ve never heard of the impact evaluation in Horizon Europe then keep reading. With great power comes great responsibility, right? Well, securing a Horizon Europe Grant means getting funds but also complying with a series of obligations. Among those...
Financial capacity assessment in Horizon Europe: what to expect?
10.08.2023
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Javier Garcia Dominguez
Horizon Europe grants cannot be taken for granted. Receiving a grant preparation invitation letter marks an exciting moment as it means your proposal has been selected for funding after a highly competitive process. But before you receive the funds, your...
Confidentiality and data security in HE projects
27.07.2023
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Eva Nyirfa
Confidentiality refers to limiting the scope of audience to specific types or pieces of information – its purpose is to protect data from being misused. Misuse of data can have various consequences in terms of security, reputation and compromising implementation,...