Horizon Europe

 

We have over 10 years of experience in grant applications for international and local clients. Thanks to our French background, we possess extensive European know-how and a broad network, with many success stories in grant submissions among business and scientific partners.

 

In 2023, we secured over 38 million euros in grant support for our clients.

 

With the diverse scientific and technical competencies of our team, we can address almost all Horizon Europe calls for both business and science.

 

Current Focus: EIC Accelerator, EIC Pathfinder Challenge, EIC Transition

Horizon Europe is a program of the European Commission for 2021 – 2027 funding scientific research and technological innovations through consortium and individual competitions.

 

There are different calls for both individuals and consortia who are introducing the projects on different Technology Readiness Level (TRL),  Sometimes your project can be funded up to 100% of eligible costs, but all depends on the specific call. Below you’ll find more details about major rules of Horizon Europe competitions.

What is Horizon Europe?

 

Horizon Europe is a program of the European Commission funding scientific research and technological innovations through consortium and individual competitions. Details about current competitions can be found on the European Commission’s website.

 

Individual competitions vs. consortium competitions

  • Entities with legal personality, including: scientific institutions, businesses, various foundations, government administration, local government, international organizations, etc.
  • Entities from member or associated countries;
  • Entities from countries with low or medium levels of national income;
  • And from other non-associated third countries, under strictly defined rules.

Individual competitions vs consortium competitions

Consortium:

 

  1. Cluster competitions – concerning topics specified by the European Commission, aimed at solving specific problems.
    • Cluster 1: Health
    • Cluster 2: Culture, creativity, and inclusive society
    • Cluster 3: Civil security for society
    • Cluster 4: Digital technologies, industry, and space
    • Cluster 5: Climate, energy, transport
    • Cluster 6: Food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture, and environment.
  2. European Innovation Council (EIC) Programs:
    • EIC Pathfinder – funding for breakthrough scientific research at early stages of work. Funding amount up to 3 – 4 million Euros.
    • EIC Transition – further support for technologies developed under EIC Pathfinder demonstrating business potential. Funding amount up to 2.5 million Euros.
  3. European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Grants:
    • EIT KICKs – acceleration and mentoring programs for startups, and business partnerships with scientific units aiming to bring innovations to the market.

 

Individual

  1. EIC Accelerator – a competition for SMEs and startups with a market-verified project, offering a breakthrough solution on a European scale with a positive impact on the market, environment, society. The project can be scaled, but implementation involves investment risk. There is no specific competition theme.
  2. EIC Pathfinder Challenges – funding for breakthrough scientific research at an early stage.
  3. EIC Transition – further support for technologies developed under EIC Pathfinder Challenges showing business potential.
  4. EIT – programs supporting startups.

How is the consortium built?

 

The consortium should consist of at least three independent entities, based in a minimum of three member or associated countries. At least one of the partners must be based in a member state.

What is the Technology Readiness Level (TRL)?

 

It is a method for estimating the maturity of technology when entering the Horizon Europe program. TRL levels depending on the competition:

  • Cluster Projects: TRL 2 to 8
  • EIC Accelerator: TRL 5/6 to 9
  • EIC Pathfinder: TRL 1 to 4
  • EIC Transition: TRL 4 to 6
  • EIT: TRL 1 to 8

Funding level under Horizon Europe

 

  • In most competitions: up to 100% of eligible costs
  • In innovative projects carried out by commercial entities: up to 70%, although in some partnerships it may be up to 60%
  • In innovative projects carried out by non-profit institutions: up to 100%