Horizon Europe Overview and Proposal Writing course at Policlinico di Milano
On 16 March, Innovation Acta delivered a hands-on training course at Policlinico di Milano titled “Horizon Europe Overview and Proposal Writing”. The course was designed for researchers and professionals interested in transforming their project ideas into competitive proposals under the Horizon Europe framework.
Navigating the complex world of funding opportunities can be challenging, and a good idea alone is often not enough. Writing an effective proposal requires the ability to identify the most suitable funding instrument, define a solid strategy and present the project with clarity and coherence.
During the course, participants explored the key features of Horizon Europe, the structure and logic of calls, and the main sections of a successful proposal. Through practical examples and interactive discussions, they worked on how to align their ideas with the expectations of evaluators and how to clearly demonstrate excellence, impact and quality of implementation.
Innovation Acta remains committed to supporting institutions and research teams in accessing European funding, providing tailored training and consultancy services to strengthen their capacity in proposal development and project management.
LIFE
The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) will present a series of virtual information sessions on the LIFE 2026 Calls for proposals during the EU LIFE 2026 info days from 28 to 30 April. The programme and all useful information can be found here. The Info Days also aim to explain how to prepare an application and what makes an excellent proposal.
These live sessions will guide potential applicants through the new Calls for proposals and the priority topics for 2026 under the four LIFE sub-programmes:
- Nature and biodiversity;
- Circular economy and quality of life;
- Climate change mitigation and adaptation;
- Clean energy transition.
More detailed information on the LIFE Programme is available on the CINEA Website
Open Calls
https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/life-calls-proposals-2026_en
The LIFE Calls for proposals 2026 will be published on the Funding & Tenders portal on 21 April 2026.
The Calls will subsequently be presented at the EU LIFE info days, planned from 28 to 30 April 2026. Registrations will open on 2 March.
BE READY
BE READY: European Partnership for Pandemic Preparedness (BE READY) has officially launched its first Joint Transnational Call titled: “advancing knowledge on host–pathogen dynamics to better tackle emerging infectious diseases.” – 120 million from HE to strengthen research on emerging pathogens and accelerate the development of vaccines, therapies, and diagnostics, aiming to build an integrated European research and innovation ecosystem within the Union’s health security framework to anticipate and respond to future pandemic threats.
The BE READY Joint Transnational Call offers €16.4 million for transnational, collaborative, and interdisciplinary research on emerging and re-emerging pathogens with pandemic potential, focusing on priority viral families (Coronaviridae, Filoviridae, Flaviviridae, Orthomyxoviridae) or the “Pathogen X” approach. Projects, lasting up to 36 months, must involve consortia of at least three partners from three eligible countries and integrate sex, gender, and diversity
LINK Joint Transnational Calls – BE READY PLUS
Open Calls
BE READY Joint Transnational Call 2026: Advancing knowledge of host and pathogens dynamics to better combat emerging diseases.
LINK: https://beready4pandemics.eu/joint-transnational-calls/
Deadline for pre-proposal submission – 13 April 2026
Deadline full proposals – 20 August 2026
BrainHealth JTC2026
EP BrainHealth – European Partnership for Brain Health
The European Partnership for Brain Health (EP BrainHealth) is a major initiative involving over 55 partners from more than 30 countries across Europe and beyond, co-funded by the European Commission. Launched in January 2026, it is one of the largest collaborative efforts in brain research worldwide.
Open Calls
EP BrainHealth Call 1
Biological, social and environmental factors that impact the trajectory of brain health across the lifespan in the field of neurological, mental and sensory disorders
EP BrainHealth Call 2
Biological, social and environmental factors that impact the trajectory of brain health across the lifespan in the field of neurodegeneration
Strengthening brain health research – EP BrainHealth
Deadline for pre-proposal submission – March 10, 2026
Deadline full proposals – June 30, 2026
EUP AH&W
The submission tool of the European Partnership on Animal Health and Welfare
Open Calls
Second transnational call within the framework of the European Partnership Animal Health and Welfare
LINK: EUPAHW: Call 2 PP
Deadline for pre-proposal submission – March 30, 2026