Introduction Because Europe’s productivity has been lagging behind compared to other major economies over the last 20 years, the European Commission intends to take urgent action to revive Europe’s competitiveness. The aim of the compass is to make business easier and faster and ensure Europe’s prosperity. The compass guides the... read more 

In Digital Europe, knowledge of the underlying EU policies and legislations is a key element when drafting a proposal, as they play an important role in the “relevance” evaluation criterion.  Also for Horizon Europe Cluster 3 (Cybersecurity) and Cluster 4 (Digital), this knowledge can be handy for applicants. To support... read more 

The European Commission (DG CNECT) has launched three surveys on future EU investment needs in the research, innovation and deployment of digital technologies and capabilities. The surveys are part of two ongoing studies, in preparation of the next Multiannual Financial Framework (2028-2034): one on the research, development and innovatio... read more 

The document attached is the compilation of slides presented in the past workshop organised by NCP Flanders on 25 March 2025 'Legal and Financial for beginners in Horizon and Digital Europe projects'. It gives a brief introduction a.o. to the budget of a proposal, to personnel cost calculations, third parties and third countries, reporting and revi... read more