Events of the NKS, KoWi and the EU Office
The EU Academic Network Saxony-Anhalt is networked closely with the EU Cooperation Centre of the scientific organizations (KoWi) and the EU Office of the BMBF and the National Contact Points (NKS). Here you will find information on current events organized by our cooperation partners.
NCP4Industry 2025 Proposal Check Event, September 8, 2025
The NCP4Industry network project will host a Proposal Check Event from September 8–11, 2025, featuring experienced evaluators. The focus will be on the Destination 1 (Twin Transition) and Destination 2 (Materials) calls under Cluster 4 of Horizon Europe. Participation is only possible upon prior registration and selection.
The Full Proposal Check (FPC) format offers applicants in Cluster 4 (Industry) the opportunity to improve the quality of their proposals through individual feedback from external evaluators and National Contact Points (NCPs). The aim is to enhance funding chances and provide practical insights for proposal preparation. NCP DIT is a project partner in NCP4Industry and will actively contribute to the event.
Selected proposals will be reviewed by two evaluators. Applicants will then be invited to a 90-minute online feedback meeting (8–11 September 2025) to discuss the assessments and receive concrete suggestions for improvement. Participation is open to the proposal coordinator (mandatory) and optionally one representative from a partner organisation.
Participation is free of charge. Registration is mandatory; proposal drafts may be submitted between 15 July and 31 August 2025, 16:00 CET, after completing the registration process.
Date: September 8 – 11, 2025, 11:00–16:00 CEST
Venue: Online
Registration: Further information, agenda, and registration are available at industry2025.proposalcheck.eu
Language: English
BiodivConnect Call - Virtual Info Session, September 11, 2025
Biodiversa+ invites you to a virtual info session on September 11, 2025 about the upcoming BiodivConnect Call. The event will provide insights into the objectives, thematic priorities, and funding conditions of this call, which will launch in September.
The webinar is aimed at potential applicants interested in learning more about the thematic focus areas, application procedures, and requirements. To support the formation of transnational consortia, an online partnering tool will be available.
Date: September 11, 2025, 13:00–15:00 CEST
Venue: Online
Registration: Free of charge, but prior registration via Zoom is required.
Language: English
Making Horizon Europe work smarter: dialogue on implementation and simplification with Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva, September 16, 2025
EU Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva for Startups, Research and Innovation invites you to an online dialogue on the implementation and simplification of Horizon Europe, the EU's research and innovation programme.
Booster Info Session: Free Guidance for EU-Funded Research Results, September 24, 2025
The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD), together with Booster, invites you to an online Info Session on 24 September 2025. The event is designed for coordinators, partners, and managers of EU-funded projects who want to maximise the impact of their results.
Participants will gain a comprehensive overview of Booster’s free, expert-led, and personalised services, which support research teams in strengthening dissemination and exploitation strategies and turning project results into sustainable impact. The session will include an introduction to the service portfolio, insights into the delivery process, real-world experiences shared by a Booster beneficiary, and expert guidance from the Booster team.
Date: September 24, 2025, 11:00–12:00 CEST (Brussels time)
Location: Online (YouTube livestream)
Registration: Participation is free of charge. Details and registration are available on the European Commission’s event website.
Language: English
IDEALIST FULL PROPOSAL CHECK Horizon Europe digital topics with deadlines in October 2025 Cluster 4 Destinations 3, 4 & 6, September 15 2025
The National Contact Point for Digital and Industrial Technologies (NCP DIT) invites German applicants in Cluster 4 of Horizon Europe to participate in the Full Proposal Check organised by the IDEAL-IST NCP network. The online event will take place from September 15–18 2025 and is aimed at applicants preparing proposals for the 2 October 2025 deadline.
The IDEAL-IST NCP network, in which NCP DIT leads a work package, offers coordinators of proposals for digitally focused calls in Cluster 4 Destinations 3, 4, and 6 the opportunity to receive feedback from experienced evaluators and National Contact Point experts before submission. The aim is to help improve proposal quality and increase the chances of success in the European Commission’s evaluation process.
Interested coordinators can register via the IDEAL-IST Full Proposal Check platform and must submit their draft proposals by September 5, 2025.
Date: September 15–18, 2025, 09:00–18:00 CEST
Venue: Online
Registration: Further information, agenda, and registration can be found in the IDEAL-IST invitation and on the IDEAL-IST Full Proposal Check platform.
Language: English
