Global Launch of myVCW4HorizonEurope

3-day Horizon Europe pre-proposal factory with evaluation simulation, consortium building and matchmaking at Nova SBE.

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