Horizon Europe brings together researchers and innovators from across the continent to tackle the knowledge and technology aspects of these global challenges. The world-class Swiss research institutions and companies are contributing significantly to the solutions. So far, they have participated in 473 Horizon Europe collaborative projects, with funding from the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation.
In 2023, with €13.5 billion, Horizon Europe enters the second part of the 7-year programme, which will be halfway by the end of 2024. There will be 2 major waves of deadlines this year: the first in spring and the second in autumn. Consortia have already started forming and are currently looking for partners to fill specific 'expertise gaps'. Proposals are being shaped and the intense phase of grant writing is about to start or has already. Even the European Research Council (ERC) has a collaborative funding scheme, the Synergy Grant, where Swiss entities are eligible to apply and receive funding.
The Euresearch Network of experts is at your side every step of the way, right up to the moment your coordinator presses the “submit” button. We hope you will make use of our experience and expertise.
At some point, the blurry Swiss-EU political relationship will clear and Switzerland will become an Associated Country again. Those who were able to maintain or build-up their European network, despite the current situation, will be ready to fully leverage their expertise. And Europe will be glad to have Helvetia helping to find solutions for future generations.
Author: Francesco Kienzle, Euresearch Co-DirectorIllustration: Alexandra Rosakis
The European Commission recently published the EU Global Health Strategy, which provides a framework for EU health policies up to the year 2030. Research, alongside digitalisation and a skilled labour force, is identified as a key enabler for better health. The strategy sets 3 policy priorities, provides 20 guiding principles and lines of action to shape global health, and creates a new monitoring framework to assess effectiveness and impact of EU policies and funding.
The European Commission public consultation on the past, present and future of the "Horizon" Research and Innovation Programmes 2014-2027 is ongoing. Stakeholders are able to share their views on the performance of "Horizon 2020" and "Horizon Europe", as well as shape the strategic orientations for the Horizon Europe Strategic Plan 2025-2027.Consultation closes: 23.02.2023
Direct funding for Swiss-based entities in the 2023 Horizon Europe calls is secure! The State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) has published the Financial Guarantee for 2023, which is part of the Transitional Measures.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an urgent health issue. The European Commission has published a report analysing AMR National Action Plans. It revealed significant potential for improvement and identified areas for optimisation.
The European Research Council (ERC) will sign the "Agreement on Reforming Research Assessment" and change the application and evaluation procedures for the 2024 calls. The CV and Track Record sections will change and the proposal itself will count more in the evaluation than the applicant's past achievements.
The European Commission has launched a one-stop platform for all the educational programmes of the EIT and its KICs, including the HEI Initiative as well as Masters and other further education and training courses. The Virtual Campus currently features 63 courses from 4 KICs (Urban Mobility, Climate, Raw Materials, and Food). The goal is to have at least 250 courses from all 9 KICs and 1 million users by 2025. Researchers from Switzerland are eligible to participate in most courses.
The Cancer Mission 2023 Call was launched in January 2023 with 4 topics. Have a look at the 4 topics and the recording of the Cancer Mission Info Day. Applicants from Switzerland are eligible to participate and if successful, funding will be provided nationally. Deadline: 12.04.2023
This single-stage call has topics on diseases of unmet public health need, rare diseases, mental health, hospital efficiency, and patient-generated evidence. Guides and templates can be found on the IHI website. Recordings of the IHI Call Days are also available.Deadline: 15.03.2023
The next QuantERA call for proposals is expected to be announced at the end of January. This call targets 2 specific topics: quantum phenomena and resources, and applied quantum science. Deadline: 11.05.2023
The European IP Helpdesk has published a new guide that spotlights critical aspects and novelties related to intellectual property management in Horizon Europe projects. This guide complements the existing one for Horizon 2020.
REACH is a European-wide second-generation incubator for data-fuelled start-ups and SMEs. The upcoming calls are open to Swiss SMEs.Call deadline: 21.02.2023
The European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) announced its largest funding allocation to date to drive innovation in Europe and deliver solutions to the most pressing global challenges. Grants of €890 million will support activities of the EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities in the key strategic areas of climate, digitalisation, food, health, sustainable energy, advanced and sustainable materials, manufacturing, culture and creativity, and urban mobility. Entities from Switzerland are eligible to participate in most collaborative calls.
Is it really true that researchers have to choose between Open Science and IP protection in EU-funded projects? Join this EARMA event to learn more about the Open Science paradigm.16.02.2023, Online
If you are planning to participate in a collaborative project, grab one of the last seats for this training! Learn how to best contribute to the proposal and hear from an experienced applicant.23.02.2023, Bern
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