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.

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

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

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.

How to get started with the European Defence Fund

All basic information you need to find out whether EDF is something for you and how to get started in EDF

Results of previous calls - European Defence Fund

An overview of projects that have been selected for funding

Testimonial

Autoship - a new and durable way of freight transport

Autoship is, as the name suggests, an acronym for autonomous ship. Just like with self-driving cars, the possibilities of an unmanned boat seem endless. It can create more efficient freight transport, around the clock deliveries and these are just a few of the examples. The project has two societal challenges.

At first, De Vlaamse Waterweg was a bit hesitant as their experience with FP7 or Horizon 2020 projects was limited and they had not been very successful up until then. The fact that they were already doing basic research on the topic of autonomous boats, and the administrative help of NCP FLanders helped De Vlaamse waterweg to cross the line and get involved.