Overview

Horizon Europe is the world’s largest research and innovation programme running from 2021 until 2027, to address some of the greatest global challenges. It offers a unique chance for cross-border collaboration, expanding the UK’s research connections, access to funding, networks, and global talent. No matter your field – whether you’re a business, university, research institute, charity, or not-for-profit – you could be eligible to apply for Horizon Europe funding to advance your cutting-edge research and innovation, fostering lasting impact and meaningful change.

These webinars are part of Cluster 5, which aims to fight climate by better understanding its causes, evolution, risks, impacts and opportunities. Split into two separate webinars and hosted by Conall McGinley the Horizon Europe UK National Contact Point for Energy & Global Innovation Lead for Energy these webinars will provide you with key information to help you write a successful proposal.

About the event

Part 1 – 10 March

Participants learn how to identify, interpret and evaluate Energy topics, gaining the confidence to read topic texts effectively, understand evaluator expectations, and start assembling strong, well matched European consortia.

Part 2 – 17 March

Guides participants through the full proposal writing process, offering clear structuring advice, impact driven thinking, credible work plan development, and alignment with European Commission requirements. Using practical examples, templates and insights from evaluators, the series shows how to transform an initial idea into a well designed, fundable Horizon Europe proposal.

Who should attend?

Part 1 – 10 March

• UK businesses, universities, research organisations
• Innovators new to EU collaborative funding
• Experienced applicants looking to refresh their knowledge

Part 2 – 17 March

• Organisations planning to coordinate or join a Horizon Europe Energy proposal
• Researchers, project managers, SMEs, technology developers
• Anyone wanting to improve the quality and competitiveness of their proposals

What you’ll learn

Part 1 – 10 March

• Where Horizon Europe Energy topics are published and how to navigate the Work Programme
• How to read a topic: scope vs. expected outcomes vs. eligibility
• The difference between RIA, IA & CSA calls
• Identifying the TRL expectations, type of innovation, and policy context
• How to perform a topic suitability check
• How to start your partner search strategy
• Using partner search tools (EU Funding & Tenders, NCP networks, Greenet)
• Finding coordinators and existing consortia
• Developing a strategy to build networks within the EU Energy R&D community
• What makes a credible consortium in Cluster 5

Part 2 – 17 March

• The full proposal development workflow from concept note → full submission
• How to interpret the project idea against the evaluation criteria (excellence, impact, implementation)
• Common mistakes — and how to avoid them
• Designing an effective consortium, roles, and governance
• Budgeting basics
• Preparing for submission in the Funding & Tenders Portal