From idea to proposal architecture – how strong Horizon Europe proposals are built
Astrid Mechel 17 April 2026
A promising project idea is only the beginning. Discover how to shape it into a coherent and convincing Horizon Europe proposal.
Horizon Europe projects within funding pillar 2 (Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness) revolve around partnerships for international cooperation as one of the prerequisites for EU funding. Mostly, the funded consortia are composed of organisations from EU Member States or associated countries. Sometimes it can make sense to involve partners from third countries as well. Find out about the benefits of involving organisations from third countries and the underlying conditions to take into account when you are preparing a proposal for Horizon Europe funding, in my guest blog article written for EMDESK.
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Author: Astrid Mechel
https://eufundingconsulting.eu
Hello, I’m Astrid Mechel, EU funding expert and trainer. I help organisations develop stronger EU funding proposals, with a particular focus on Horizon Europe. My perspective is shaped by more than 20 years of experience with EU funding programmes, including as a Horizon Europe National Contact Point, within the EU institutions, and as an expert evaluator. I focus particularly on collaborative projects in the areas of environmental sustainability and social impact.
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