Project description
Boosting support space innovation
Navigating Horizon Europe’s complex funding landscape can be challenging, especially in the competitive Cluster 4 area of Space. The COSMOS4HE project improved the quality and harmonisation of services offered by national contact points (NCPs). In this context, the EU-funded COSMOS4HEplus will enhance support specifically for space-related applicants. Involving NCP organisations from 15 countries, it aims to lower entry barriers for new applicants, attract a broader range of participants, and improve proposal quality. The project will increase the visibility of the space sector through matchmaking events and strengthen communication across Horizon Europe. The consortium will also collaborate with cluster networks in digital and industry, as well as other NCP networks.
Objective
COSMOS4HEplus proposal is the successor of COSMOS4HE and previous projects of Space NCP network. The consortium consists of NCP organisations from 15 countries balancing geographical coverage as well as diversity in level of expertise. The overall aim of COSMOS4HEplus is to support the professionalisation of the services rendered by the National Contact Points in Cluster 4 thematic area of Space in Horizon Europe and provide additional services targeting Space clients and applicants at EU level and beyond. The activities are structured according to the propoCOSMOS4HEplus proposal is the successor of COSMOS4HE and previous projects of Space NCP network. The consortium consists of NCP organisations from 15 countries balancing geographical coverage as well as diversity in level of expertise. The overall aim of COSMOS4HEplus is to support the professionalisation of the services rendered by the National Contact Points in Cluster 4 thematic area of Space in Horizon Europe and provide additional services targeting Space clients and applicants at EU level and beyond. The activities are structured according to the proposal’s specific objectives: 1) to increase the quality and support harmonisation of Space NCPs services, 2) to lower the entry barriers for newcomer applicants, to attract new types of players and applicants from widening countries, as well as to raise the quality of submitted proposals, 3) to increase the visibility of the thematic area of Space to new types of players by organizing matchmaking activities and ensuring bilateral communication about the crosscutting issues throughout Horizon Europe for the benefit of the European R&I community. The consortium will closely cooperate with the two other Cluster 4 NCP networks in thematic areas Digital and Industry developing synergies. Collaboration will be also sought with other NCP networks, EEN and space stakeholders aiming at maximising outreach and impact. Special focus will be put on broadening participation.
Keywords
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Programme(s)
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
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HORIZON.2.4 - Digital, Industry and Space
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Topic(s)
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Funding Scheme
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
HORIZON-CSA - HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions
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Call for proposal
Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
(opens in new window) HORIZON-CL4-2024-HUMAN-02
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