Global Launch of myVCW4HorizonEurope

ABOUT THIS EVENT

The myVCW4Horizon Ecosystem is a structured, hands-on program created to support organisations preparing for Horizon Europe funding.

Across three intensive days, participants will:

• Develop real Horizon Europe pre-proposals
• Structure ideas according to evaluation logic and impact criteria
• Design and strengthen international consortia
• Experience a realistic Horizon Europe evaluation simulation
• Participate in expert-led matchmaking and partner identification

The program is grounded in the VCW – Value Creation Wheel methodology, applied in EU-funded projects since 2015.

PROGRAMME

Day 1 – Factory of Pre-Proposals (19 January)

Open to all thematic fields

Hands-on development of Horizon Europe pre-proposals using the VCW methodology, from challenge definition to structured concept generation aligned with Horizon evaluation criteria.

Day 2 – Strategic Tracks for Pre-Proposals (20 January)

Morning | Space Business & Earth Observation

• Maritime, oceans, aquaculture
• Agriculture, forestry, climate
• Energy, mobility, digital twins
• AI, biodiversity, disaster response
• Education and dual-use EO applications

Afternoon | Security, Defense & Justice

• Law enforcement and national security
• Forensics and cybersecurity
• Crisis management and border control
• Counter-terrorism and data mobility
• Intelligence, civil protection, urban safety
• Justice innovation and environmental crime monitoring

Day 3 – Horizon Evaluation Simulation + Matchmaking (21 January)

Participants go through a realistic Horizon Europe evaluation simulation, followed by expert matchmaking and partner identification sessions aligned with real calls and consortia needs.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Universities and research centres
• Companies and startups
• Public bodies and agencies
• NGOs and innovation intermediaries
• Horizon coordinators and partners
• Organisations preparing Horizon Europe proposals

WHY ATTEND

• Work on real proposals, not theory
• Learn how evaluators think and score
• Improve proposal structure, impact, and clarity
• Build relevant, fundable consortia
• Apply a proven methodology used in 15+ EU-funded projects