Updated NCP4Missions FAQ collection is here!

2nd NCP4Missions Online Workshop: “Citizen Engagement Approaches across EU Missions, Horizon Europe Clusters, and Policies

Published on: 18/06/2025

The newest edition of the NCP4Missions FAQs Collection is now out— packed with insights straight from the Q&A sessions held during the EC Info Day (22–23 May 2025).

The document collects the contents of the Q&A session hold during the EC Info Day on 22-23 May 2025 along with the information published in the FAQ section of the Funding & Tenders Portal. 

What can information can you expect to find?

  • EU Missions structure and participation: The FAQ addresses key clarifications across Horizon Europe’s five missions (Climate, Cancer, Ocean, Cities, and Soil), including eligibility, required consortium composition, geographic distribution, and thematic coverage for each call.
  • Clarifications on calls and topics: It provides detailed responses about specific 2025/2026 calls, including expectations for demonstration sites, involvement of specific regions or stakeholders, and TRL levels for technology readiness.
  • Guidance on project design and implementation: There’s significant emphasis on demonstration, innovation, stakeholder engagement, and real-world testing. Definitions for concepts like "Living Labs", "pre-commercial procurement", and "territorial management agreements" are explained.
  • Inclusion of third countries and external partners: The document outlines how and when third countries (especially in Latin America and Africa) can participate, eligibility for funding, and expectations for coordination or replication of innovations across regions.

Download it now and unlock valuable tips that could give your proposal the edge it needs!

The FAQ collection is part of the NCP4Missions Toolkit for Applicants.