 Focus Switzerland and Horizon Europe: A Love-Hate Relationship?
2 years after the start of Horizon Europe (HE), there are still so many doubts and myths about the possibility of joining consortia of collaborative projects as a Swiss-based entity. Let’s clarify some points – spoiler alert: YES, we can participate in HE!
So much has
been said on the current political situation between Switzerland and the
European Union. Yet, the number of questions and incorrect statements
that Euresearch still regularly receives from researchers and entrepreneurs on the
possibility of participating in HE and getting funded is impressive. Our answer is always
the same: YES, Swiss entities can submit collaborative project proposals and/or join
running projects, as well as receive reimbursement for eligible costs from
the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI). This is fact! Just pay attention to how you frame your role in the project:
1. Your
entity must be included as an Associated Partner. You cannot be
a Beneficiary, because the European Commission is not financing your participation.
2. Your budget doesn't get broken down into
cost categories, rather you enter your total budget amount under “Financial Contribution”.
3. Make sure that all the tasks you
will perform in the project are duly described in the proposal.
SERI will only fund what was evaluated in the original proposal.
4. You can be the leader of work packages
and tasks, but you cannot hold the role of project coordinator. This
role is not possible for Associated Partners. There are currently a few mono-beneficiary HE programmes
where Swiss entities cannot participate. However, there are several equivalent Swiss transitional funding opportunities available! Still unsure? Contact
Euresearch! Micol Nantiat, National Contact Point for Legal & Financial Aspects
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The Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership is stepping up the game to tackle urban challenges. Visit the new website to get more information about the first DUT call, which will open on 21 September 2022, find out about upcoming events and discover how you can contribute to translating global strategies into local action! |
| | VERTIGO Project on SRF News |
The Horizon 2020 VERTIGO (Very High Throughput Satellite-Ground Optical Link) project focuses on optical satellite communication systems for both ground and on-board elements. Thales Alenia Space Switzerland and ETHZ are project partners and some of the test activities were carried out at the Jungfraujoch research facilities. Watch the SRF report! |
| | Swiss Participation in MSCA COFUND |
COFUND is a mono-beneficiary funding scheme of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, but many beneficiaries involve implementing partners. Swiss-based institutions can join COFUND projects as Associated Partners and receive funding from SERI to recruit researchers as if they were implementing partners. Have a look at our factsheet and participate in the infoevent! |
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Calls | |  | |  | | Water4All 2022 Joint Transnational Call |
The Water4All European Partnership has launched a joint transnational call on “Management of water resources: resilience, adaptation and mitigation to hydroclimatic extreme events and management tools” and Switzerland is a participating country. Get involved to better understand hydrological processes at different scales. For more information visit the Water4all website or contact Martina Kern at SNSF.
Call opening: 01.09.2022
Pre-proposal deadline: 31.10.2022 |
| | Biodiversa+ Transnational Joint Research Call |
Biodiversa+, the European Biodiversity Partnership under Horizon Europe, has launched a new transnational joint research call on "Improved transnational monitoring of biodiversity and ecosystem change for science and society". Switzerland is a participating country. For more information visit the Biodiversa+ website or contact Claudia Ellenrieder at SNSF.
Call opening: 08.09.2022
Pre-proposal deadline: 09.11.2022 |
| | HEI Initiative: Call 3 to be Launched |
The Higher Education Initiative (HEI) "Innovation Capacity Building for Higher Education" is a
joint European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Community activity. The initiative aims to support higher education
institutions with expertise and coaching, access to the EIT innovation
ecosystem, and funding. After 2 successful HEI calls during 2022, the third call will be launched soon. Participation from Switzerland is possible. Find out more on the HEI website!
Call opens: 15.09.2022
Tentative deadline: 15.11.2022 |
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Events |  | The European Innovation Council (EIC) Summit brings together deep-tech start-ups, researchers, investors, policymakers and corporate players to network and exchange on innovation challenges, practical tips and tricks, and other challenges related to innovation in Europe.
07-08.12.2022, Brussels |
| European Research Funding Week |
Participate in a week dedicated to European research opportunities! Each day at lunchtime, our National Contact Points will present a Horizon Europe Cluster and share insights on the 2023 / 2024 Work Programmes.
You will also have the chance to organise individual meetings with them.
24-28.10.2022, Fribourg |
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Collaborative Funding Opportunities in Health |
Learn more about upcoming Horizon Europe collaborative funding opportunities on clinical and health-related topics! We will present the open calls with deadlines in 2023-2024 to which Swiss-based researchers from academia and industry are eligible to participate, and for which EU consortia are currently looking for partners. We will also give you insights into how to find a consortium, and a successful grantee from the University Hospital Basel will talk about his experience.
20.10.2022, Basel |
| ERC Synergy Grant: National Information Event |
Swiss-based researchers can apply for an ERC SyG, since each team of 2-4 PIs may include 1 PI from a Third Country. Up to €10 million can be requested per project. The next call deadline is 8 November 2022. Attend this lunchtime event to learn about the principles and conditions of the SyG, and what it takes to be a competitive applicant. You will hear from experts coordinating the call and its evaluation at the ERC, and from successful applicants.
20.09.2022, online |
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Quantum Industry Day 2022 |
The Quantum Industry Day in Switzerland (QIDiS) is back! Meet both academic and industry players to foster exchange and accelerate R&D of new quantum products. The programme covers the areas of quantum computing, sensing, instrumentation and communication. Have a look at the agenda and register now for the talks, workshops and networking sessions. Euresearch will be present to answer all your questions on European funding opportunities. The event is free of charge.
04.10.2022, Zurich |
| IDEAL-IST FPC – Cluster 4 |
The free Full Proposal Check (FPC) offered by the IDEAL-IST network involves a mock evaluation of your proposal by experienced Horizon Europe evaluators and National Contact Points, providing you with feedback on an advanced proposal
draft. The service is targeted at applicants submitting to Cluster 4 "DIGITAL-EMERGING" and "HUMAN" calls with a deadline on 16 November 2022. For
questions, please contact digital@euresearch.ch.
24.-27.10.2022, online
Expression of interest deadline: 07.10.2022
Advanced draft submission: 14.10.2022 |
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