Newsletter June 2022

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Horizon Europe – Deadlines in September 2022

When we saw the more than 100 Horizon Europe topics with deadlines in September 2022, we could not help wondering about the overall effort currently being invested in the quest to write excellent and competitive proposals. However, while a few hundreds or even thousands of coordinators will be working on proposals throughout this summer, it is impossible to estimate the exact number of consortia that will be formed. And as much as we would like to be able to present a comprehensive list of the newly founded consortia, most coordinators keep their efforts secret.

Topics with September 2022 deadlines deal with a wide variety of disciplines. More than 30 topics address the 5 EU Missions. There are a number of topics covering battery technologies, efficient energy use, transport, hydrogen technologies and key digital technologies such as photonics and electronics. Topics outlining European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) projects to address the goals of EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) have also been published. In addition, there are topics developed by the European Innovation Council (EIC), from the European Innovation Ecosystem (EIE) Work Programme, and from the Cluster 2 Work Programme “Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society”.

All topics are published on the European Commission's Funding & Tender Opportunities portal with links to the respective Work Programmes. While all published calls follow Horizon Europe rules, many topics have special admissibility and eligibility conditions.

Swiss-based applicants are eligible for participation in most of the Horizon Europe topics, including in Coordination and Support Actions (CSA). However, they cannot coordinate projects due to the "Third Country" status of Switzerland with respect to Horizon Europe. Funding for Swiss participation is provided by the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI).

Euresearch offers a proposal review service for Swiss-based participants who are providing significant contributions to Horizon Europe proposals. Yet even the most diligent and thorough examination of a proposal cannot replace an in-depth analysis of the call texts at the very beginning of the proposal preparation process. We therefore highly recommend that you contact Euresearch advisors early, to challenge them with all types of questions, and schedule a date for a proposal review well in advance.

Stefan Fischer, National Contact Point for EIC Accelerator; Energy, Fission & Fusion; European Innovation Ecosystems
Alexandra Rosakis, Illustration

EIT & COST – New Partnership to Reinforce Synergies

A new partnership between the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and the European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) has been formed to identify synergies between scientists, businesses and innovators. The cooperation agreement aims at developing innovation and exploring new market opportunities.

Swiss Conference on Data Science

Meet Euresearch at the 9th Swiss Conference on Data Science! We will inform and advise about the funding opportunities that Horizon Europe offers in the areas of artificial intelligence and data science. We will also be featuring the demo video of the Swiss Artificial Intelligence Research Overview Platform (SAIROP).
22.-23.06.2022, Lucerne

Video Recordings of MSCA Online Info Events

You couldn't attend our online events on Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) or you would like to watch them again? Take a look at the recordings and learn more about how Swiss institutions can participate in the 2022 calls!
- MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship
- MSCA Doctoral Network & Swiss participation

MSCA Doctoral Networks for Swiss-based Participants

How can Swiss institutions join the Doctoral Networks of the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions? What are the benefits and opportunities? Find out all the relevant information on this topic in our factsheet explaining Swiss participation in the 2022 call!

EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities Calls

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) are now publishing all their calls on the Funding and tender opportunities portal under "Competitive calls and calls for third parties". As with the other programmes under Horizon Europe, this makes it possible to always go to a single website to find an overview of the many open EIT calls.

New Cancer Mission Call Launched

The Horizon Europe Cancer Mission call has just launched. Find out about the 5 new topics open for proposal submission. Participation from Switzerland is possible! Funding of successful Swiss-based applicants will be provided directly by the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI). For any questions on this call, please contact the Euresearch National Contact Points for Health: .
Deadline: 07.09.2022

Development of Key Digital Technologies Call Launched

The partnership on Key Digital Technologies Joint Undertaking (KDT JU) has launched its 2022 calls. The call includes 5 topics covering different levels of technological readiness, with a total budget of ca. €250 million. Organisations based in Switzerland are typically eligible to participate as "Associated Partners" and will receive financial support from SERI/Innosuisse.
Deadline: 21.09.2022

European Space Downstream Applications

A Horizon Europe call for the development of innovative space downstream applications (Galileo and/or Copernicus) is planned to be opened for submissions in October 2022, with a deadline in February 2023 and an overall budget of ca. €48 million. Swiss entities are eligible for participation in all topics, except the one related to GOVSATCOM.

Have a look at our new EIT factsheet!

Swiss-based participants are generally eligible to join the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) initiatives. Funding for successful applicants comes from the Swiss government. Have a look at our factsheet and visit our EIT webpage to learn more about the opportunities waiting for you!

EIT and EUIPO: New Agreement to benefit SMEs

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) have signed an agreement that brings together innovation and intellectual property for the benefit of small- and medium-sized enterprises.

New Set of Webinars on Intellectual Property

Don't miss the next webinars on IP for both businesses and Horizon projects:
15.06. – IP commercialisation and licensing (advanced)
28.06. – Impact and innovation in EU proposals
06.07. – Maximising the impact of Horizon 2020 project results

Basic Training on Horizon Europe

If you’re new to Horizon Europe, then this online event is for you! You will get an overview of the programme, learn how to find your way in the wealth of opportunities, and get tips on how to get started on a proposal. The second part of the event will be interactive and you will have the chance to meet the National Contact Points for the different parts of Horizon Europe.
30.06.2022, online

Proposal Writing Training for Collaborative Projects

Are you planning to participate in a consortium submitting a proposal to one of the open collaborative Horizon Europe calls? Don’t miss our next proposal writing training! You will receive targeted information and advice to help you prepare your proposal. Participation in collaborative calls is possible for Switzerland, with successful applicants receiving national funding.
25.08.2022, Bern/online

European Research and Innovation Days 2022

The European Commission's annual flagship Research and Innovation event brings together policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs and the public to debate and shape the future of research and innovation in Europe and beyond. Take part in the event to discuss and shape new solutions to strengthen Europe's resilience and its strategic autonomy!
28.-29.09.2022, online