Déjà vu is the feeling of having lived through the present situation before. It is therefore clear why this feeling sums up 2023 from the perspective of Swiss research and innovation in Horizon Europe. We are reliving the unstable situation that we experienced in 2021 and again in 2022. Switzerland's non-association to Horizon Europe has limited our ability to participate in funding opportunities and to help shape its strategic planning.
Despite the difficulties, our resilient research and innovation communities have made the best of the situation. They have continued to apply for Horizon Europe funding, played an important role in orchestrating the scientific and technical aspects of the projects, and maintained a strong link with their European partners. In so doing, Swiss organisations have demonstrated that they can remain successful in applying for EU funding. Euresearch saw this as an opportunity to film various success stories in 2023. We supported these communities throughout the year with information events, training and advice at all stages of the application process – from basic idea to proposal preparation.
We at Euresearch also have the feeling of déjà vu every time we have to remind people that “yes, Switzerland can participate in Horizon Europe” and that funding is guaranteed by the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation. To repeat it here once again: Yes, we can! Do not miss out on Horizon Europe projects and collaboration opportunities. Have a look at our special webpage on the status of Switzerland in Horizon Europe for additional information.
Author: Riccardo Scarinci, National Contact Point for Mobility and National NCP CoordinatorIllustration: Alexandra Rosakis
Euresearch has prepared a topic preview for the open calls in Cluster 1 "Health". The EU is preparing the next Mission on Cancer call and the Work Programme is expected to be published in April 2024. Planned topics cover all intervention areas, from understanding and prevention to diagnosis and treatment and supporting quality of life. The Innovative Health Initiative also offers opportunities in Call 5 and the upcoming Calls 6 and 7.
If your project will involve personal data (this also applies to surveys and interviews), you need to include the Horizon Europe “Information on Clinical Studies" document with your proposal. Have a look at the recording and slides from the November webinar by the Health National Contact Points network on the annotated Horizon Europe “Information on Clinical Studies" template and learn how to fill it in.
In the latest issue of the “ROI” magazine, you can read how Dr. Daniela Marino, co-founder of CUTISS in Zurich, built up her company with funding from the European Framework Programme for Research and Innovation "Horizon Europe".
The European Commission's Joint Research Centre has published a new report on technology foresight for public funding of innovation. The report looks at 6 methods that can help inform funding decisions, mainly through the European Innovation Council but also involving other EU services and public funding organisations.
The “Fostering a European Research Area for Health” (ERA4Health) Partnership has opened its 2024 call for proposals on modulation of brain ageing through nutrition and healthy lifestyle. National funding from the Swiss National Science Foundation is available for Swiss entities.Deadline: 15.01.2024
Have a look on the EU funding portal at the 12 topics in the "Research Infrastructures" call that opened on 6 December. If you want to know more and missed the European Commission's information event, you can watch the recordings.Deadline: 12.03.2024
Did you miss the national European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Info Event in October? You can watch all the recordings, including the testimonials from Swiss-based innovators who have participated in EIT opportunities and who shared their experiences. Take a look, it is worth it!
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Horizon Europe calls are increasingly based on lump sums. To explain the mechanisms of this type of funding, the European Commission is holding a webinar with a Q&A session.08.02.2024, Online
Innosuisse has decided to participate in the “International Research Activities by SMEs” (IraSME) initiative, a network of R&D funding programmes from different countries. The aim is to support small- and medium-sized enterprises in their innovation efforts.Next deadline: 27.03.2024
If you were unable to attend the Spanish MSCA Presidency Conference in Toledo on “Diverse Research Careers to Tackle Global Challenges”, the recordings of the various sessions are available on the conference website.
The European Innovation Council (EIC) 2024 Work Programme will be presented in a full-day online event dedicated to potential applicants. An overview of the achievements under the previous work programmes will also be presented.15.01.2024, Online
At this networking event, participants can give a short presentation on their ideas and/or their results, with a focus on Horizon Europe calls in all the 6 thematic clusters. This is your opportunity to find a coordinator and/or consortium!15.-16.02.2024, Düsseldorf
At the EIT Summit, you will be able to enjoy: high-level speakers from within and outside the EU community; policy discussions featuring speakers from policy, research, business, and education; the EIT awards ceremony; and many opportunities to engage, network and connect. Watch the video of last year's summit!20.02.2024, Brussels
The Research Foundation Flanders, the Fund for Scientific Research, and Science Europe are co-organising a high-level conference on science communication. It will bring together policymakers, researchers, science communicators and research organisations to exchange knowledge, experiences, and best practices. 12.-13.03.2024, Brussels
The Research and Innovation Week will combine 2 established events, the 5th EU R&I Days and the 3rd European Innovation Council Summit. In addition, the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU will organise a conference on innovation procurement. The event will kick-off with an opening day for all 3 events. 18.-21.03.2024, Brussels
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