From bureaucracy to AI: why access to Horizon Europe is getting harder, not easier
Horizon Europe (HEU), the EU’s flagship programme for Research & Innovation, has made significant improvements over past Framework Programmes in terms of simplification and socio-economic impact, but businesses (particularly SMEs) and researchers still struggle to access and fully benefit from HEU opportunities. Administrative complexity, inconsistent evaluation procedures, intensified competition, and limited financial attractiveness continue to…
