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An overview of all the news published by NCP networks

Sharing scientific evidence with policymakers: New toolkit published by the European Commission

23/06/2025

Sharing scientific evidence with policymakers: New toolkit published by the European Commission

Does your project include results that are relevant for public policy? The European Research Executive Agency has published a practical guide to help you bring your project’s results and recommendations to the attention of policy makers at the European, national, regional or local level.

EU Missions in HE

Updated NCP4Missions FAQ collection is here!
2nd NCP4Missions Online Workshop: “Citizen Engagement Approaches across EU Missions, Horizon Europe Clusters, and Policies

18/06/2025

Updated NCP4Missions FAQ collection is here!

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).

EU Missions in HE

New Horizon Europe website for Bosnia and Herzegovina

06/06/2025

New Horizon Europe website for Bosnia and Herzegovina

We are pleased to announce the launch of the new official Horizon Europe website for Bosnia and Herzegovina. This platform serves as a central hub for information, updates, and support related to Horizon Europe activities in the country.

NCP Portal Management

Call for applications for the selection of members of the expert group on the Economic and Societal Impact of Innovation (ESIR4)
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05/06/2025

Call for applications for the selection of members of the expert group on the Economic and Societal Impact of Innovation (ESIR4)

The European Commission (EC) launched a Call for applications for the selection of members of the Expert Group on the Economic and Societal Impact of Innovation (ESIR4). The main objective of the group is to provide policy advice to the Commission services.

Cluster 5

PREMIERE Offers Valuable Contacts and Resources for Cluster 6 Proposal Development
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04/06/2025

PREMIERE Offers Valuable Contacts and Resources for Cluster 6 Proposal Development

Through its seed funding initiative, PREMIERE grants €6,000 to diverse innovation groups from different countries, empowering them to participate actively in Cluster 6-2025 project proposals.

Cluster 6

European Commission and National Contact Points meet in Brussels
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03/06/2025

European Commission and National Contact Points meet in Brussels

Nominated Cluster 6 NCPs are invited annually to a training session hosted by the European Commission (EC). During this event, NCPs receive the latest updates from the EC on Cluster 6's interacting factors, providing valuable insights relevant for applicants and fellow NCPs alike.

Cluster 6

Commission doubles down on startups with new strategy and EIC expansion
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30/05/2025

Commission doubles down on startups with new strategy and EIC expansion

The European Commission has launched the EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy, ‘Choose Europe to Start and Scale', to make Europe a great place to start and grow global technology-driven companies.

EIC & EIE

EIC Pathfinder Open 2025 call draws record interest from the research community
EIC Pathfinder 2025

30/05/2025

EIC Pathfinder Open 2025 call draws record interest from the research community

The European Innovation Council (EIC) has received an unprecedented 2,087 project proposals under the EIC Pathfinder Open 2025 call, involving participants from 71 countries.

EIC & EIE

First results under the EIC STEP Scale Up scheme
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30/05/2025

First results under the EIC STEP Scale Up scheme

Seven companies that have met all the criteria will be put forward for investment decisions by the EIC Fund.

EIC & EIE

EIC Impact Report 2025
EIC impact report 2025

30/05/2025

EIC Impact Report 2025

The report demonstrates the significant progress the EIC has made to become the investor of choice for European deep tech entrepreneurs.

EIC & EIE

Find your Missions partners: Brokerage Event Platform open until September 2025
2nd NCP4Missions Online Workshop: “Citizen Engagement Approaches across EU Missions, Horizon Europe Clusters, and Policies

28/05/2025

Find your Missions partners: Brokerage Event Platform open until September 2025

Did you miss the Horizon Europe Missions Brokerage Event? Fear not - the platform remains open until September 30!

EU Missions in HE

Inspiring Participation in Warsaw Workshop: How to Approach Cluster 6 Funding Opportunities
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28/05/2025

Inspiring Participation in Warsaw Workshop: How to Approach Cluster 6 Funding Opportunities

Warsaw, Poland - A dynamic workshop in Warsaw ignited a spark of innovation as enthusiastic participants collaborated on crafting cutting-edge project proposals for the Horizon Europe Cluster 6 2025 call. Attendees, working in focused groups, delved into the intricacies of specific call topics, pinp...

Cluster 6