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Note that there has been a reshuffle of responsibilities of the NCP Flanders Advisors that takes effect as of now, November 2024.
This reshuffle has an impact on several Clusters under Horizon Europe Pillar II 'Global Challenges'. The following NCP Advisors now stand ready to support you in Cluster 4, Cluster 5 and Cluster 6 & related EU Missions:
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ESA Space Solutions has opened a call for proposals on space-enabled solutions for resilient electricity grids, in collaboration with ENTSO-E. The call supports proof-of-concept studies and pilot projects that address challenges in grid resilience and operational continuity.
Read moreThe Start2Def 2026 selection process opened on 4 November 2026. Belgian startups and small SMEs can submit proof-of-concept ideas for one of two defence-related challenges.
Read moreThe launch of the 2027 calls for proposals under the Defence-related Research Action (DEFRA) programme has been postponed until Spring 2027. As a result, the information days initially scheduled for 23 and 24 November 2026 will also be postponed. A revised timeline will be communicated as soon as it becomes available.
Read moreThe European Partnership for Personalised Medicine (EP PerMed) is about to launch the joint transnational call 2027 (JTC2027) “Cell and Gene Therapy for Personalised Medicine”. The call opens on 4 November 2026.Proposals must focus on the development and validation of an innovative and novel cell and gene therapy for...
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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.
