Evaluation

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…

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This article was generated using artificial intelligence, guided by prompts from GAIA´s Director Jokin Garatea. We share it intentionally as an experiment, highlighting the complexities and ambiguities of using AI to create content and project proposals. In doing so, we invite readers to reflect on how AI engages and attempts to address the…

Horizon Europe is the most ambitious and relevant programme of the European Union to support research and innovation. Its importance for the European R&I ecosystem is unquestionable. Based on the experience of Zabala Innovation, after more than 35 years of working on the preparation of European proposals, we believe it is necessary to open a…

Feedback on the application to and evaluation of European research & innovation projects Enhancing the quality and impact of European research and innovation is a prerequisite for strengthening Europe’s competitiveness and improving the quality of life of its citizens. Beyond the level of ambition embedded in policy objectives and work programmes, the effectiveness of the…