Newsletter June 2023

In April 2023, EIT Health and IHI signed a formal agreement and will work together to improve healthcare innovation and entrepreneurship. The 2 EU health research programmes will now identify areas and means for collaboration. This will include finding ways to leverage EIT Health’s Accelerator and access to finance programmes to build on the results of IHI’s work. The collaboration is part of wider efforts to establish closer links between different parts of Horizon Europe, thus leveraging impact.

Do you have any doubts or questions about your obligations as a Horizon Europe grant holder in terms of open access to publications and research data management? Save the date for 3 July and attend the OpenAIRE webinar. You will learn not only about the Horizon Europe requirements but will also receive a preview of the main tools and services OpenAIRE provides to help project coordinators and research support staff comply with the requirements.

Due to the non-association of Switzerland to Horizon Europe, some funding instruments (ERC, EIC, European Fellowship of MSCA and collaborative projects in quantum science, space and high-performance computing) remain inaccessible for Swiss-based researchers and institutions. On 24 May, the Federal Council decided to allocate CHF 625 million to fund the 2023 Transitional Measures for these funding instruments. They also emphasised again that rapid association to the Horizon package remains the Federal Council's goal.

The Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) is the reference document of the European Partnerships, aiming at identifying research and innovation priorities, detailing the expected impacts and defining the key performance indicators. You can now contribute to updates of the SRIA for the following European Partnership:
Made in Europe (Industry)
Deadline: 19.06.2023

Would you like to know more about Euresearch and its Network? Take a look at our 2022 Annual Report. We report about our services and products, our client events and more.

The 2nd stage of the 2023 Metrology call will fund joint projects in 5 areas: "Fundamental", "Industry", "Normative", "Research Potential" (cross-cutting) and "Capacity Building" (coordination). Call requirements are based on the outcome of the 1st stage Call for needs. Swiss entities are eligible to participate, with funding provided by SERI.
Opens: 23.06.2023
Deadline: 02.10.2023

The EIC Pathfinder programme funds consortia of visionary researchers and high-tech companies to explore radical new technologies. The next 2023 call challenges seek novel solutions in the fields of cooling technologies, digitalisation in construction, precision nutrition, electronics, and solar energy in space.
Opens: 20.06.2023
Deadline: 18.10.2023

Calls for proposals are currently open for 4 EU Missions, with a total budget of over €330 million:
- Adaptation to Climate Change: 3 topics 
- 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities: 1 topic 
- Restore our Ocean and Waters: 11 topics 
- A Soil Deal for Europe: 9 topics and 2 additional joint topics 
Deadlines: Cities – 06.09.2023
All other Missions – 20.09.2023

EIT Food, EIT Manufacturing and EIT Urban Mobility join forces in "Supernovas" to bring more women into the entrepreneurship ecosystem. Supernovas promotes an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem, with more women shaping the available innovations in the market. Four activities – offering mentoring, coaching and matching with funders – support women entrepreneurs enter the European market.

Did you know that companies can participate in MSCA projects? MSCA is the Horizon Europe programme for doctoral and postdoctoral training and staff exchanges. Joining a MSCA project can boost the research and innovation activities of your company. Please check out our factsheet for further information and contact the MSCA National Contact Point team if you have any questions.

The information part of the event will highlight research topics in the 2023 "Civil Security for Society" calls for proposals. You will also have the possibility to pitch your project ideas and find consortium partners at the brokerage part of the event.
27.-28.06.2023, Brussels and Online

The 2023 Digital Ocean Forum will bring together experts, stakeholders, policymakers and interested citizens in the co-design and co-creation of the European Digital Twin of the Ocean. The purpose of the event is to define the goals and aspirations that can be accomplished by this project.
15.06.2023, Brussels and Online

Are you planning to participate in a collaborative project? Then consider attending this in-depth proposal writing training. You will learn how to best contribute to the content of the proposal and hear from an experienced applicant. Do not miss this opportunity!
29.06.2023, Bern