Horizon Europe, the new edition of Europe’s successful Framework Programme, started in 2021. A massive research and innovation motor started to turn and everyone tried to get in pole position. For Switzerland, this momentum was stalled last June when our status was reverted from “To Be Associated” to “Third Country”. Then a journey of back and forth began, with lots of changes and adaptations in the way to apply and participate. One year after the start of Horizon Europe, the situation is still under discussion.
The Swiss R&I landscape – researchers as well as the Euresearch network – is well established and well connected within the European research community. This helps us to stay in the game now, and to explain the Swiss situation and how to include our participants in project consortia as "Associated Partners". Of course, it is also key that the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation has guaranteed to directly fund our researchers where they are eligible to participate, and has introduced transitional measures to cover schemes where our participation is currently excluded.
We – Euresearch, our clients and their European partners – are all in an ongoing process of joint learning and understanding that requires considerable flexibility. It is great to see the commitment and patience of applicants from Switzerland when it comes to submitting proposals in Horizon Europe. We have already seen these efforts rewarded in the first projects that have been selected for funding.
In the present situation, researchers are somewhat like Alice in "Alice in Wonderland" – it seems that there is something new to discover around every corner but things turn up and disappear, and it is difficult to understand which paths can be taken. We at Euresearch are at hand to explain this world and to consult about the best options.
Switzerland's full association to Horizon Europe remains the Swiss Federal Council's declared goal. This silver lining keeps our spirits up and helps us walk together through this partly unknown wonderland of opportunities. This joint journey is at times challenging but also very motivating. We thank all of you for your trust and for walking this road together! All the best for 2022!
Karl Kerschbaum & Petra Hertkorn-Betz, Network CoordinatorsAlexandra Rosakis, Illustrator
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The Missions Work Programme has been published and the first calls can be found on the EU funding and tenders portal. These include direct support for key overarching EU priorities, such as the European Green Deal, a Europe fit for the digital age, the Beating Cancer Plan, and boosting the social economy and creating jobs.
This award recognises EU-funded projects that have made an outstanding contribution to building a more human-centric, sustainable and resilient European industry. Eligible projects must have obtained funding from Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe or the EIT. The official start date of the project must be after 31.08.2018.Deadline: 01.04.2022.
Take a look at the Work Programme of the Key Digital Technologies Joint Undertaking (KDT JU) in Horizon Europe. The 5 open calls have been published on the EU funding and tenders portal. Interested parties are invited to contact Larissa Beutler at Innosuisse or Euresearch for advice and any questions.Deadline: 27.04.2022
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Is there an opportunity for your company in Horizon Europe? Have a look at our latest video and find out.In under 5 minutes we answer these questions:- Why should a company participate?- Who can and should participate?- How can you participate?Visit our new web-page for designated information and updates for your company.
Showcase your most favourable projects, products or know-how. This matchmaking event is also planned as a brokerage event, with the option to meet at the fairground or to participate online.30.05.-02.06.2022, Hannover/online
The first calls of the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) in Horizon Europe have opened. Take a look at the Work Programme and visit the EU funding and tenders portal.Deadline: 26.04.2022
Want to know more about the EU's biggest ever research and innovation programme? Don't miss Horizon Europe's first public assessment for information about the application and evaluation process, EU partnerships, collaboration with non-EU countries and more. Register now.08.-09.02.2022, online
Do not miss the next European Commission's IP Helpdesk webinars on intellectual property for both your business and your EU projects! The webinar schedule covers an ever-growing number of IP topics. Take a look for further details on content and registration.
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