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2026-01-06
Horizon Europe Digital Europe

Getting ready for 2026 call opportunities: NCP support

New year, new opportunities. The Horizon Europe 2026-2027 work programme was published in December and new calls have recently opened or will open soon. Under the Digital Europe programme, several calls are currently open (deadline March 2026) and a new wave of calls is expected in spring.Are you exploring your options or already developing a proposal? NCP Flanders provides a number of tools and services to support you along the way: Want to learn more about open and forthcoming funding opportunities? Have a look at our call topic overview. Building a consortium and looking for suitable partners? One of your options is to look at our partner search section. Also check our country eligibility tool, especially if you consider involving non-EU partners. Looking for support to prepare your proposal? Contact your institution's support office or have a look how NCP Flanders can support you. Find out more about all the services NCP Flanders provides here. 

2025-12-10
MSCA Research Infrastructures Health Culture and society Digital, Industry & Space

Info days, brokerage events and matchmaking platforms - Horizon Europe work programme 2026-2027 - 2026 call topics

The European Commission and/or its agencies organise info days on the 2026 call topics and these are often complemented by brokerage events, organised by National Contact Point (NCP) networks and/or the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN). These events provide opportunities to connect with potential collaboration partners. In addition, several programmes offer dedicated matchmaking platforms to facilitate partner searches. Here is an overview of the upcoming info days and brokerage events with the link to the event webpage, which you can find in our event calendar as well. When new dates and information will be made known subsequently this overview will be updated. The matchmaking platforms are included in the overview as well. Pillar 1 Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Radiance MSCA Matchmaking Platform 16/02/2026 Networking and Brokerage Event on MSCA Staff Exchanges Call 2026 – Ukraine  23/02/2026 International Brokerage Event on Horizon Europe MSCA Staff Exchanges  Research infrastructures 18/03/2026 (info day) Pillar 2 Cluster 1 Health26-30/1/2026 (brokerage event) and 10/2/2026 (info day)  Cluster 2 Culture, creativity & inclusive society26/3/2026 (info day) and Net4Society's matchmaking community platform Cluster 3 Civil security for society   04/03/2026 (info day) Cluster 4 Digital, Industry and Space29-30/1/2026 (info day) and Ideal-ist online brokerage platform Cluster 5 Climate, energy & mobility14/1/2026 (brokerage event) and 15/1/2026 (info day) and Greenet Partner Search Tool Cluster 6 Food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture & environment21/1/2026 (brokerage event) and 22-23/1/2026 (info day) and 10/12/2025 Care4Bio Information session on tools for applicants Clusters 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and EU Mission Cities with STEM or SSH expertise relevant to AI - Artificial intelligence in Horizon Europe calls: an interdisciplinary challenge 25/2/2026 (brokerage event - 2026 and 2027 call topics) Horizontal Widening Participation and Strengthening the European Research Area (WIDERA)  11/12/2025 (ERA info day - 2026 and 2027 call topics) and 17/12/2026 (ERA brokerage event) and 22/1/2026 (Widening info day) EU Missions 20-21/1/2026 (info day) and 28-29/1/2026 (brokerage event) and 16/12/2026 Workshop: From Policy to Practice – Regional and Local Impacts of EU Missions and HE Clusters. New European Bauhaus Facility  24/02/2026 (info day) and 05/03/2026 (brokerage event) More information about the publication of the Horizon Europe Main Work Programme 2026-2027 can be found in this NCP Flanders news article.

2026-02-09
Missions

NCP4Missions Toolkit Released for Applicants

The NCP4Missions Toolkit has been introduced to support applicants for EU Missions calls in Horizon Europe. It encompasses various resources designed to aid a better understanding of  the missions and the available funding opportunities.The toolkit offers firstly a document summarising frequent questions asked during the info days of the European Commission, along with details from the FAQ section on the Funding & Tenders Portal. Additionally, factsheets provide insights into social engagement activities from current projects and list open funding opportunities related to the Missions. The Toolkit also provides an experience analysis document and a mapping of the Mission Hubs.Explore the Toolkit here. More resources will continue to be added throughout the duration of the NCP4Missions project.NCP4Missions is a networking project of National Contact Points (NCPs) for the five EU Missions. The project aims, among others, to lower the entry barriers for applicants and raise the quality of proposals by offering support to potential Mission applicants, including brokerages, workshops and other digital tools.

2026-02-06
EIC

Correction to EIC Pathfinder Open 2026 Call

The EIC Pathfinder Open 2026 call was published with incorrect settings on 05/02/2026, specifically requiring an update to the HORIZON Lump Sum Grant model. A technical update is being carried out and it is excepted that the portal will have correct information shortly. This correction will not change the call's scope, objectives, eligibility conditions, or evaluation criteria. However, applicants who have begun their proposals will need to restart the submission process to meet the updated call conditions. Notifications will be sent to affected applicants once the portal is corrected. Further details will be provided on the official website as they become available. Applicants should monitor the official portal for updates and prepare to restart their submissions once notified!

2026-02-04
MSCA

MCAA Survey on AI Awareness, Understanding, and Perceptions for Research and Innovation across the MSCA community - deadline extended

The Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA) has launched a survey to gather insights on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shaping research and innovation across the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) community. Questions focus on awareness and perceptions of AI in research, the use of AI tools in scientific work, and finally the needs related to training. By participating, the MSCA fellows and alumni will contribute to an evidence base that can inform future training and policy initiatives under the MSCA. The questionnaire takes approximately 10–15 minutes to complete. MSCA fellows and alumni are invited to complete the survey by 15 February 2026.  All information related to this initiative is available in the news article on the MCAA website. About the MCAA The Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA) is a global network of researchers who have benefited from or are benefiting from the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA). The MCAA supports and contributes to advancing knowledge for a global, diverse, and informed society. Its primary focus is to support its members’ career development, offer networking opportunities, and contribute to shaping research and innovation policies in the EU. Currently, the MCAA has over 23,000 members from 150+ countries, at all career stages and from diverse research fields.

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