Executive summary AI is now one of the strongest themes across European research and innovation funding. Horizon Europe, Digital Europe, health, manufacturing, data spaces, public-sector innovation, climate, security and industrial transformation increasingly include AI-based methods, platforms and decision-support tools. But the strongest AI proposals in 2026-2027 will not be the…
Why this topic matters now Many organisations start EU funding preparation with the same question: “Who can join our consortium?” This is understandable. Horizon Europe, Digital Europe, LIFE, the Innovation Fund, the EIC Accelerator and other EU programmes often require cooperation across countries, sectors and types of organisations. But partner…
Why Shorter Templates Require Stronger Strategy Horizon Europe 2026-2027 is becoming simpler on paper. But for applicants, this does not automatically mean proposals will be easier to prepare. The new Work Programme introduces shorter and more focused topic descriptions, fewer topics, broader calls, more lump-sum funding, more two-stage procedures and…
EU-funded projects are becoming more competitive, more strategic and more implementation-oriented. Across Horizon Europe, Digital Europe, Chips JU, Erasmus+, European Defence Fund, LIFE, Interreg, EU4Health and other European programmes, a strong project idea is no longer enough on its own. Successful proposals need the right consortium, a clear policy fit,…
Source note: This article is based on Nexuswelt participation in Brussels innovation and policy events in June 2026, including event sessions, networking discussions, notes and recordings, complemented by official public links to relevant EU programmes and event pages. Speaker wording is summarised and interpreted, not quoted verbatim. Article In June…
Key takeaways from the Networking and Matchmaking event on Horizon Europe Clean Industrial Deal Calls in Brussels Prepared for Nexuswelt | Event date: 8 June 2026 | Location: NCBR Office in Brussels On 8 June 2026, Nexuswelt participated in the Networking and Matchmaking event on Horizon Europe Clean Industrial Deal…
The EIC Summit 2026 highlighted a major shift in European innovation policy: from funding startups to scaling breakthrough companies. Nexuswelt summarises the key outcomes for deep-tech startups, SMEs and EU innovation projects.
A practical guide for EU-funded projects, coordinators and partners on how to build digital visibility, professional trust and long-term impact. EU Project Visibility in 2026: LinkedIn, Website, Branding and Content Strategy EU-funded projects often invest significant effort into research, innovation, consortium meetings, deliverables, reporting and technical implementation. But visibility is…
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…
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…











