Events

This webinar – brought to you by Innovate UK KTN in partnership with the UK Horizon Europe Health National Contact Points (NCPs) – will focus on pitching of project ideas and brokering partnerships for European Research and Innovation collaborations and networking. Open to participants from the UK and beyond.

This event will cover the Health Work Programme 2023-24 calls that are two-stage with the first-stage deadline being 19 September 2023. The key objective of the event is to provide hands-on advice to give you the final boost and get you ready for submission into the forthcoming call.

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Project Idea Pitch Opportunity

There will be the opportunity to present a pitch about your project idea or your capability offering, and you’ll be able to talk to pitch presenters and other delegates in small groups. Pitches are subject to space availability and pitches of project ideas in particular will be prioritised. Please submit your pitch by 27th of March (5pm GMT). Information on submitting your pitch will be issued upon registration.

Programme Agenda (subject to change)

• Welcome and Introduction
• UK Participation in Horizon Europe & UK Guarantee
• Getting ready for Horizon Europe and finding the right partners – UK National Contact Point Team
• Break
• Pitching Session – Each pitch will be max. 2-3 minutes long
• Breakout rooms – Virtual breakout rooms for discussions with pitch presenters and the NCP Team in small groups
• Closing remarks
  

Sustainable Energy Horizon Europe Brokerage Event, 26 May 2023, 09.30 – 12.30 BST

This webinar, brought to you by Innovate UK KTN in partnership with the Energy UK Horizon Europe National Contact Points (NCPs) will focus on pitching of project ideas and brokering partnerships for European Research and Innovation collaborations and networking. Open to participants in the UK and beyond.

This event is suitable for anyone interested in collaborating in the Horizon Europe “Sustainable Energy” calls reflected in the below list and who is looking to submit a proposal idea or join a consortium. Delegates from all countries including European Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries are welcome and encouraged to attend and may also pitch at the event.

Calls covered in this Brokerage Event

The calls covered in this event are:

• Destination 3 Call: Sustainable, secure and competitive energy supply
  • Sub-call: Global leadership in renewable energy
  • Sub-call: Energy Systems, Grids & Storage
• Destination 4 Call: Efficient, sustainable and inclusive energy use
  • Sub-call: Highly energy-efficient and climate neutral European building stock

If you wish to pitch, a template will be sent to you following registration.

Horizon Europe – All island CBE JU information event (newsweaver.co.uk)

This event aims to inform potential applicants about the funding opportunities of the 2024 calls of Horizon Europe Cluster 4 ‘Digital, Industry and Space’ Work Programme 2023-2024.

During the 2-day event, speakers from the European Commission will present the call topics, the evaluation and the award process. Potential applicants will have an opportunity to ask questions.

Under the pillar II of Horizon Europe, Cluster 4 focuses on digital, industry and space and aims to deliver on the following:

• Climate neutral, circular and digitised production
• Increased autonomy in key strategic value chains for resilient industry
• World leading data and computing technologies
• Digital and emerging technologies for competitiveness and fit for the Green Deal
• Open strategic autonomy in developing, deploying and using global space-based infrastructures, services, applications and data
• A human-centred and ethical development of digital and industrial technologies.

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Event: Innovate Local Northern Ireland

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The NICP Network is delighted to invite academics and researchers for an online training course for ‘Newcomers to Horizon Europe’ delivered by the expert on Framework Programmes, Seán McCarthy and Sylvia McCarthy from Hyperion Ltd. EU consultants/trainers should not be allowed on this course

Dr Seán McCarthy has been active in the Framework programmes since 1980. He has been involved in over 150 research proposals to the Framework programmes and has participated in over 60 Framework projects. In 16 of these projects Seán was the coordinator.  Today, he does not participate in the Framework programmes but concentrates on designing and delivering training courses. Since 1995 over 130,000 participants have attended his courses in 29 countries. He has presented training courses on the Framework programmes in over 290 research centres throughout Europe (www.hyperion.ie/clients.htm).

In 2017 the European Commission published a list of the top 100 universities and research organisations participating in Horizon 2020. Dr. McCarthy has delivered training courses in 74 of these top 100 universities and research organisations.

Sylvia McCarthy is an EU Policy Analyst. Based in Brussels since 2008, Sylvia has worked in the European Parliament and various EU consultancies and representations.
Sylvia has a Bachelor’s degree in European Studies (University College Cork, Ireland) and a Master’s degree in International Politics and Europe (University of Warwick, UK).

The course will be divided into 2 days, each with sessions with opportunities for questions.

Who is this course useful for?

Academics and researchers who are interested to apply for Horizon Europe programme. The course will also be useful for researchers who are new to the Horizon programme.

The outline of the course:

Tuesday 12th March 2024:  (10:00-12:00) (15-minute break at 10:45)

Course Details: Identifying Opportunities and Networking in Horizon Europe

Module 1: Horizon Europe Funding Landscape

Module 2: Identifying Opportunities in Pillar I (Excellent Science)

Module 3: Identifying Opportunities in Pillar II (Global Challenges and Industrial Leadership)

Module 4: Identifying Opportunities in Pillar III (Innovative Europe)

Module 5: Identifying Opportunities in Widening Participation and Supporting ERA

Module 6: Third Party Funding

Module 7: How to Start – the ‘Low Hanging Fruit’

Register for the event here .

The NICP Network is delighted to invite academics and researchers for an online training course for ‘Newcomers to Horizon Europe’ delivered by the expert on Framework Programmes, Seán McCarthy and Sylvia McCarthy from Hyperion Ltd. EU consultants/trainers are not allowed on this course.

Dr Seán McCarthy has been active in the Framework programmes since 1980. He has been involved in over 150 research proposals to the Framework programmes and has participated in over 60 Framework projects. In 16 of these projects Seán was the coordinator.  Today, he does not participate in the Framework programmes but concentrates on designing and delivering training courses. Since 1995 over 130,000 participants have attended his courses in 29 countries. He has presented training courses on the Framework programmes in over 290 research centres throughout Europe (www.hyperion.ie/clients.htm).

In 2017 the European Commission published a list of the top 100 universities and research organisations participating in Horizon 2020. Dr. McCarthy has delivered training courses in 74 of these top 100 universities and research organisations.

Sylvia McCarthy is an EU Policy Analyst. Based in Brussels since 2008, Sylvia has worked in the European Parliament and various EU consultancies and representations.
Sylvia has a Bachelor’s degree in European Studies (University College Cork, Ireland) and a Master’s degree in International Politics and Europe (University of Warwick, UK).

The course will be divided into 2 days, each with sessions with opportunities for questions.

Who is this course useful for?

Academics and researchers who are interested to apply for Horizon Europe programme. The course will also be useful for researchers who are new to the Horizon programme.

The outline of the course:

Course Details: How to Write a Competitive Proposal for Pillar II (Horizon Europe)

Module 1: Profile of Researchers with High Success Rates

Module 2: From EU Policies to Pillar II Topics

Module 3: How to Analyse a Pillar II Work Programme

Module 4: Expert Groups Consulted for Pillar II Topics

Module 5: Pillar II Proposal Questions and Evaluation Criteria

Module 6: How Pillar II Proposals are Evaluated

Module 7: Internal Evaluation of Pillar II Proposals (Proposal Clinics)

Register for the event here .

The Northern Ireland Contact Point Network (NICP) Network is delighted to invite industry from across Northern Ireland for an online training course on ‘Opportunities for companies in Horizon Europe’ delivered by the expert on Framework Programmes, Seán McCarthy and Sylvia McCarthy from Hyperion Ltd.

Delivery of Course: Online (Zoom)

Target Audience: Companies planning to participate in Horizon Europe

Course Presenter: Dr. Seán McCarthy

Duration: Two 45-Minute Sessions (15 minute break between sessions)

Open to: This event is open to companies interested in applying for Horizon Europe funding. It is not open to EU consultants or trainers. Please contact the event organiser if you have any questions.

Contents of Course

Module 1: Sources of Information and Support for Horizon Europe

Module 2: Definition of Companies in Horizon Europe

Module 3: Opportunities in Pillar I (Excellent Science)

Module 4: Opportunities in Pillar II (Global Challenges and Industrial Leadership)

Module 5: Opportunities in Pillar III (Innovative Europe)

Module 6: Public Procurement of Innovation

Module 7: Eureka and Eurostars

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Dr Seán McCarthy has been active in the Framework programmes since 1980. He has been involved in over 150 research proposals to the Framework programmes and has participated in over 60 Framework projects. In 16 of these projects Seán was the coordinator. Today, he does not participate in the Framework programmes but concentrates on designing and delivering training courses. Since 1995 over 130,000 participants have attended his courses in 29 countries. He has presented training courses on the Framework programmes in over 290 research centres throughout Europe.

In 2017 the European Commission published a list of the top 100 universities and research organisations participating in Horizon 2020. Dr. McCarthy has delivered training courses in 74 of these top 100 universities and research organisations.

Sylvia McCarthy is an EU Policy Analyst. Based in Brussels since 2008, Sylvia has worked in the European Parliament and various EU consultancies and representations.
Sylvia has a Bachelor’s degree in European Studies (University College Cork, Ireland) and a Master’s degree in International Politics and Europe (University of Warwick, UK).