Anna Lackner, Author at Nexuswelt | EU Funding & Innovation Agency

28 May 26

Advice for EU Projects: How to Build Impact from Day One

Anna Lackner

EU-funded projects do not become successful only because the proposal was well written. A strong proposal is the starting point, but real project success depends on what happens after the grant agreement is signed: how the consortium works together, how results are communicated, how stakeholders are engaged, how evidence is…

14 May 26

Important Events in the next months: EU innovation, Horizon Europe and sustainability events

Anna Lackner

European innovation does not happen only inside proposals, work packages or project meetings. It happens where organisations meet, exchange ideas, build consortia, test partnerships and connect project results with policy, industry, society and investment opportunities. In 2026, the Nexuswelt team will be active across selected European events linked to Horizon…

12 May 26

14 Proposal Readiness Checks for Horizon Europe 2025–2027

Anna Lackner

What Evaluators Actually Look For Before Submission Horizon Europe 2025–2027 marks a significant shift in the way proposals are evaluated. The European Commission is increasingly prioritising strategic coherence, measurable impact, operational realism and implementation credibility over broad innovation narratives. Applicants are expected not only to present strong technical concepts, but…

12 Apr 26

Before Horizon Europe closes: 7 proposal shifts that matter now

Anna Lackner

As Horizon Europe enters its final phase, proposal teams need sharper first-stage logic, stronger implementation design, clearer impact pathways, and more visible strategic relevance. Here are 7 proposal shifts that matter now.

30 Mar 26

How to Present Technical Project Results So Stakeholders Understand Their Value

Anna Lackner

How to Present Technical Project Results So Stakeholders Understand Their Value In many Horizon Europe and research and innovation projects, technical project results are not the weak point. The method may be robust, the pilot may be successful, the demonstrator may work, and the dataset may have real reuse value.…

15 Mar 26

EU Project Communication Guide for Horizon Europe and EU-Funded Projects

Anna Lackner

Strong results alone do not guarantee impact in EU-funded projects. Project teams also need clear communication, targeted dissemination, correct visibility, and a realistic path from results to uptake. This is especially relevant in Horizon Europe and other EU programmes, where communication is not just a nice extra. The European Research…

EU project strategic communication dissemination expert meeting - Digital marketing agency specialists maximizing project impact through consortium coordination and European Union flag global analysis

17 Apr 25

Maximizing EU Project Impact Through Strategic Communication & Dissemination: An Expert Guide

Anna Lackner

Introduction: Why Communication Can Make or Break Your EU Project At Nexuswelt, we’ve seen it time and again: brilliant research projects with groundbreaking innovations that struggle to gain traction beyond academic circles. The common missing element? Strategic communication. The truth is, even the most revolutionary ideas need effective communication to…

Horizon Europe 2025 proposal excellence team meeting - Digital marketing agency specialists developing comprehensive guide for EU funding applications and consortium coordination strategies

26 Feb 25

Horizon Europe 2025: Your Guide to Proposal Excellence

Anna Lackner

In the evolving landscape of European research funding, preparing for the 2025 Horizon Europe Work Programmes requires more than just technical expertise. At Nexuswelt, through our extensive work with successful EU projects, we’ve identified key strategies that significantly enhance proposal success rates. Let us share these essential insights to help…

11 Feb 25

The Art of KPI Tracking in Horizon Europe Projects: A Strategic Approach to Success in EU-Funded Research

Anna Lackner

In the ever-evolving landscape of EU-funded research, measuring success goes far beyond checking boxes and filling out reports. Through our extensive work at Nexuswelt with diverse research consortia across Europe, we’ve discovered that effective KPI tracking tells a compelling story of innovation, impact, and transformation. It’s a journey that bridges…