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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.
Can you manage an EU project on your own?
07.09.2023
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Christopher Morgan
Congratulations, you’ve just won a coveted EU grant! Now, bombarded with emails, deadlines and questions, you’re reminded of all your obligations to the EU and wonder “can I manage this EU project on my own?” The simple answer is yes!...
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....
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...
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...
What you need to remember when your H2020 project is over
26.06.2023
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Aleksandra Ślepak
Congratulations! You have just received the last payment and successfully closed your H2020 project. Does this mean that you can forget the grant obligations? Not really. Certain provisions of your Grant Agreement continue after the project ends. Here are some...
The EIC Accelerator Business Plan
26.05.2023
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Isabell Tributsch
The application for EIC Accelerator funding consists of several steps: short application, full application, and interview. The EIC Accelerator Business Plan is part of the full application and plays an important role for your project as it is the main...
How to prove ‘best value for money’ in your Horizon Europe Project
18.05.2023
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Christopher Morgan
Congratulations! You did it! After a rigorous application process, you’ve finally been selected as beneficiary of a coveted Horizon Europe grant. Then suddenly, as you go about pushing your innovation forward, the EC appointed auditor asks you “How are you...
How to improve your HE communication plan
11.05.2023
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Isabell Tributsch
The communication plan is an important tool to ensure that the results of your Horizon Europe project are shared and reach the intended target audience. A good communication plan can help you attract important stakeholders, enhance your visibility, and generate...
What is the Description of the Action (DoA)?
29.03.2023
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Isabell Tributsch
The Grant Agreement is the funding agreement signed between the European Commission and the Beneficiary. It contractually regulates the implementation of the project and specifies important provisions such as criteria for the eligibility of costs, reporting, payments, and deadlines. The...