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Updated DESCA model

The DESCA (Development of a Simplified Consortium Agreement) has been updated and the newest version (2.1) can be found on the DESCA website.

The DESCA model

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EU-Webinar & Horizon Results Platform: Artificial Intelligence and IP
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This lecture series, organised in co-operation with the Horizon Results Platform, addresses IP-related aspects in four areas. Each lecture explores a different aspect of Intellectual Property…

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HDHL Conference 2026 - Connecting Food, Nutrition, and Health

Organized by Healthy Diet, Healthy Life (HDHL)

 

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ERA4Health - Implementation of AI Tools in Biomedical Research and Healthcare (Part 2)
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ERA4Health is organising a two-part capacity-building training programme.

Part II – On-site (Applied & Hands-on)

  • AI implementation in biomedical and…
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HNN 3.0 Coffee for Health NCPs - especially Newcomers! (April 2026)

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Coffee for NCPs

Because we’re convinced that coffee is good for Health, the HNN 3.0 team would like to invite you for a Coffee with the Health NCPs.

This will be an…

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Please note that this event is for Health NCPs only. If you are Health NCP, we invite you to login or create an account to join this event.

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Booster Info Session: free guidance for EU-funded research results
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After 4 years of Horizon Results Booster (2020-2024) - the initiative continues as the Booster (2024-2028) – offering free-of-charge services to support EU-funded projects in their journey from…

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ERA4Health - Strengthening the path from research to practice
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Join this webinar for exploring what is required for scientific discoveries to progress into real‑world use. The session will examine why strong science is necessary but not sufficient, and how many…

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AI in Horizon Europe - Resources for NCPs

The NCP Portal now offers a growing resource page on AI and LLMs. It helps NCPs understand AI’s opportunities and challenges, especially the need for responsible and fair use when supporting Horizon Europe applicants.

NCP Portal website dedicated to AI in HE

 

 

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Gender Equality Strategy 2026-2030

The EC has published Gender Equality Strategy 2026-2030. It builds on the achievements of its predecessor and translates the long-term vision of the Roadmap for Women’s Rights into action.

The Strategy proposes concrete actions for each of the eight principles of the Roadmap for Women’s Rights, keeping gender equality at the heart of the EU’s action both within the EU and across the world.

Read the Gender Equality Strategy 2026-2030

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Horizon Europe's Financial & Administrative Rules

New report has been published on a large-scale survey of Horizon Europe beneficiaries. It offers a systematic analysis of how the programme’s rules are applied in the day-to-day management of projects

The report was prepared by the community of National Contact Points (NCPs) within the Horizon Academy project. 

Download the Report

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Dos and don’ts when applying for funding

Submitting a project proposal under Horizon Europe s a challenging task that requires careful planning, precise budgeting, and a seamless collaboration with partners. The European Research Executive Agency has put together information how to avoid common mistakes in project proposals:

Dos and don’ts when applying for funding

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FAQs Collection for the five EU Missions

Network of National Contact Points for the five EU Missions (NCP4Missions) has collected the content of the Q&W session during the EC Info day in January 2026 along with the information published in the FAQ section of the Funding & Tenders Portal.

Open document

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New guidance on the conduct of clinical trials during public health emergencies in the EU

The European Medicines Agency has published new guidance on the conduct of clinical trials during public health emergencies in the EU. Recommendations are to streamline authorisation of new clinical trials and changes to ongoing trials to generate clinical evidence

More information on European Medicines Agency website

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EU-Webinar & Horizon Results Platform: Open Science and IPR
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This lecture series, organised in co-operation with the Horizon Results Platform, addresses IP-related aspects in four areas. Each lecture explores a different aspect of Intellectual Property…

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Net4Society Workshop on SSH Integration in other research areas

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Net4Society offers an online training for NCPs from Horizon Europe Clusters 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, the Missions and NEB on how to support SSH Integration in specific research areas.

The focus of the…

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Please note that this event is for Health and Mission NCPs only. If you are Health NCP, we invite you to login or create an account to register.

Registration will close on 13 March 2026.

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