Horizon Europe Proposal Planning

Are you planning a Horizon Europe Proposal? We Can Help!

Developing a research proposal can be both challenging and overwhelming. If you’re in the early stages of planning a Horizon Europe proposal, or simply need guidance on where to start, we offer expert support to make the process smoother.

Our Horizon Europe proposal planning services include:

✅ Proposal Labs – Hands-on workshops to refine your research idea.
✅ Proposal Consultancy – Personalized guidance to strengthen your application.

Over the years, we have worked with diverse organizations, helping them secure funding. In fact, we are just as excited as the Coordinator and consortium members when a proposal is successfully funded. Moreover, our experience spans from individual researchers to large consortia across multiple research domains and funding programmes.

Want to see real success stories? Check out our Success Stories page to explore selected examples of funded proposals.

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Proposal Lab

Start Strong with Our Proposal Lab

If you want to gain key insights into coordinating a successful Horizon Europe proposal, our Proposal Lab is the perfect place to begin. Successful Coordinators start early, and for good reason. Understanding the Funding Call, Work Programme, or Topic is one of the most crucial steps in proposal writing. This knowledge shapes your project conceptand ensures you build the right consortium from the start.

Furthermore, navigating EU funding programmes can be complex. A small mistake could mean the difference between winning or losing Horizon Europe funding. Fortunately, our expertise helps you avoid common pitfalls, increasing your chances of success.

What can you expect from the Proposal Lab? 

This intensive online session (2–4 hours) is led by our Director, Dr. Catherine Halbert. It brings together the Coordinator and core team members in a focused, strategy-driven environment.

Our Proposal Lab will help you to:

  • Identify suitable Horizon Europe Funding Programmes and Calls

  • Analyse and understand a Call Topic

  • Align your proposal concept with the Call

  • Assess your approach and work plan

  • Identify Key Impact Pathways

  • Carry out a partner gap analysis

  • Create a schedule for the proposal writing phase

  • Plan the first consortium meeting

  • Create an action plan to kick-start the proposal

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Proposal Planning Consultancy

With over 30 years of experience in proposal planning, we are well-equipped to offer expert guidance at every stage of the proposal process. Our extensive background ensures we provide valuable support in planning and writing your proposal.

We take pride in our consistent success across previous funding frameworks, including FP5, FP6, FP7, and H2020. This experience, combined with our commitment to maximizing our clients’ chances of success, drives us to look forward to many more achievements with you in Horizon Europe.

Flexible Consultancy Services Tailored to Your Needs

Our consultancy services are available in flexible blocks of days or weeks. Depending on the complexity of your proposal, we typically allocate between 12 and 50 days to ensure all your needs are met.

Consultancy days can be used to:

  • Plan and attend consortium meetings

  • Co-ordinate proposal preparation activities between partners

  • Assist with EC Portal tasks including partner registration and profiles

  • Identify Key Impact Pathways

  • Ensure alignment with the Horizon Europe Call

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General Horizon Europe FAQ

Horizon Europe is the ambitious EU research & innovation framework programme for 2021-2027 with a budget of €95.5 billion.

Its overarching goals are:

• To strengthen the EU’s scientific and technological bases and the European Research Area (ERA);
• To boost Europe’s innovation capacity, competitiveness and jobs;
• To deliver on citizen’s priorities and sustain our socio-economic model and values.

With a particular focus on creating impact or the European Green Deal, the digital and sustainability transition and recovery from the coronavirus-crisis.

For more information, please see the Horizon Europe web site.

You can apply on the Horizon Europe funding and tender opportunities page.

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