Infosheets

A deep dive into specific issues and answers to commonly asked questions. This section is regularly updated

Understanding Article 22.5 Eligibility Requirements

The article 22.5 eligibility requirements establish ownership and control restrictions designed to protect the strategic interests of the European Union. This infosheet provides a comprehensive overview of what you need to know as an applicant.

The Consortium Agreement

The CA is a private, legally binding contract between all beneficiaries of a Horizon Europe project. It regulates the internal organisation, rights and obligations of the consortium as a whole and it's members individually.

Cascade Funding Calls: Financial support to third parties ( FSTP)

What exactly is a cascade call? What can you expect from these calls?

Knowledge Valorisation & Results Boosters in HORIZON Europe context

Access to tailor-made coaching, mentoring, expertise and training delivered by specialised providers and adapted to your innovation stage.

International cooperation in Horizon Europe

This infosheet on international cooperation provides an overview of all types of countries for Horizon Europe participation and its eligibilty.

Towards the next EU Framework Programme for Research & Innovation (FP10)

This infosheet provides an overview of the timeline towards the next EU Framework Programme for research & innovation as well as an overview of position and discussion papers that have been published so far.

Ownership Control Declaration

Certain calls for proposals require the submission of Ownership Control Declarations as mandatory annex to the application.

European Digital Infrastructure Consortia (EDICs) under Digital Europe

European Digital Infrastructure Consortia (EDICs) are a new instrument to implement Multi-Country Projects to achieve the objectives of Europe's Digital Decade.

Ethics appraisal process and the role of Ethics Advisors, Boards and Mentors

The Commission takes ethics seriously and expect every consortium to self-reflect, but they equally invest in screenings and follow-up. Next to the medical field, ethical issues typically emerge in environmental, social science or security research.

Lump sum actions (Horizon & Digital Europe)

Lump sum funding is gradually introduced in several EU funding programmes with the aim to reduce administration and financial errors. Lump sums grants have a budget defined at proposal stage and fixed in the grant agreement.

Testimonial

UrbanAIR - Digital Twin for Urban Climate Action

Funded under Horizon Europe (HORIZON-INFRA-2024-TECH-01-03) and running from 2025 to 2028, UrbanAIR develops advanced digital twins that simulate the interactions between urban climate, human behaviour, and policy choices. These models enable cities to explore what-if scenarios, such as new green infrastructure, mobility measures or building designs, and assess their impacts on health, safety and social equity. The project consortium consists of 18 partners from 11 countries. Read more about the project and the contribution of Flemish partner Vito in this testimonial.