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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.
The meaning of Exploitation in Horizon Europe Projects
31.08.2023
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Isabell Tributsch
Exploitation in the context of Horizon Europe projects refers to the utilization of project results for further research, commercial, societal, or political purposes. This is important because a project’s ultimate success is defined by effective exploitation. This article explores the...
Impact assessment during the reporting phase
30.08.2023
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Isabell Tributsch
Impact assessment plays a crucial role in evaluating the outcomes and scientific, economic, and societal impact of your Horizon Europe project. In this article, we will delve into the significance of impact assessment during the reporting phase of the project....
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...
Declaring End-of-Contract Indemnities as Personnel Costs in Horizon Projects
01.08.2023
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Mélanie de Fays
Your employee who has been working on the Horizon project is now preparing to leave the company. You may wonder if the compensation costs associated with their departure can be declared as personnel costs and covered by the Grant. Sure,...
How to prepare for progress meetings in your project
31.07.2023
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Agata Mendrek
Attending progress meetings is an obligation in some HE projects, especially ones funded under EIC Accelerator program. What are these meetings about, how many are there, should I go to Brussels, or will “Brussels” visit me, what do I need...
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,...
The Legal Entity Validation process in Horizon Europe
25.07.2023
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Eva Nyirfa
What is the purpose of the procedure? After being selected for Horizon Europe funding, and before the Grant Agreement is prepared, companies are required to complete several steps to support the screening efforts of the European agencies involved in the...
Reporting in EIC Accelerator projects
17.07.2023
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Christopher Morgan
Congratulations! You’ve finally made it through the rigorous application process, fulfilled the administrative obligations and now your grant agreement (GA) is signed. If you take a look through it, you’ll notice that article 21 of the GA states that “The...
Maximum declarable Day-equivalents in Horizon Europe
14.07.2023
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Lucie Pacho Aljanati
If you have a Horizon Europe grant, avoiding errors in declaring personnel costs should be a high priority. To calculate personnel costs, you need to understand two basic concepts: ‘Day-equivalents’ and ’Daily rate’. Let’s focus first on the concept of...