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Francesco Kienzle

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Swiss ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ in ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ Horizon Europe Director https://www.euresearch.ch/ , former Swiss National Contact Point for https://eic.ec.europa.eu/index_en Views are my own, RT not endorsements.

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โฐ Today at ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฎ:๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฑ
How do you find the ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜ ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—”๐—œ ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ท๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜€ in #HorizonEurope?

Join Horizon ๐—˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ ๐—ง๐—ผ ๐—š๐—ผ โ€“ Episode #2 for quick, practical insights for researchers and innovators in Switzerland.

www.linkedin.com/events/horiz...

#AI #HorizonEurope

09.03.2026 10:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The European Commission is shaping the new โ€œFood 2040โ€ Strategic R&I Agenda ๐ŸŒฑ
Stakeholders from research, industry, civil society and public authorities are invited to contribute to the consultation survey ๐Ÿ“https://urlr.me/CV6m7a
Deadline: 13 March

#HorizonEU #Food #Funding #Research #Innovation

03.03.2026 10:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The European Innovation Council (EIC) has launched the second edition of the EIC Tech to Market Programme, a Business Acceleration Service designed to help deep-tech researchers and innovators turn cutting-edge research into viable ventures.
๐Ÿ“…ย 11.3. 2026, 11:00
ย https://urlr.me/cmZC5J

#HorizonEU

03.03.2026 08:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ”ŽJoin our 1-hour legal & financial webinar to get clarity on the different types of third parties involved in #HorizonEU and what rules apply to each.

You can find more information and register via this link: : https://urlr.me/FA3ucy
#thirdparties

26.02.2026 09:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒThe EIT Health has launched 2 calls for organisations and individuals working across Europe's health ecosystem.

๐Ÿ”นCall 1: Innovation Validation Call 2026 andย 
๐Ÿ”นCall 2: New Models to Deliver Healthcare 2026

๐Ÿ“… Submission deadline: 6 May

More info here:ย https://urlr.me/QKpmbY

#HorizonEU #EITHealth

27.02.2026 10:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ขCall for Startups: #EITFood Accelerator Network 2026 is Now Open!ย 
Are you developing high-impact agrifood or foodtech solutions? Join one of 6 specialised European hubs and accelerate your path to market. ๐Ÿ”—https://urlr.me/YsWB7V
๐Ÿ‘‰Swiss startups are eligible to apply.

#HorizonEU #Innovation

23.02.2026 09:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸชดAre you preparing proposals under the Mission Soil 2026 Living Labs topics?
Join this practical webinar - it will combine a policy and call funding opportunities overview with hands-on proposal tips, especially for Stage 1 outline applications.ย 
๐Ÿ“†2.3., 14:00-15:30
https://urlr.me/YGbMPT

#HorizonEU

24.02.2026 10:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What does it take to succeed in #HorizonEurope from Switzerland?

@euresearch.ch is launching a new ๐Ÿ“น short 10 min video series - Quick. Clear. Useful.

First episodes on ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฎ:๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฑ โžก๏ธ Stay tuned urlr.me/Qt4Mdb

19.02.2026 13:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒ Curious about AI's role in Earth Observation? Join the hybrid event with Copernicus & DestinE! Explore AI/ML, HPC, and Digital Twins transforming data into actionable services. Hosted by the EU Commission. ๐Ÿ“…9-10 March. Register now: https://urlr.me/a6s5DA #AI #EarthObservation

18.02.2026 15:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Are you planning to submit a proposal for the #HorizonEU NEB 2026 call?

๐Ÿ“†24.2.: EC NEB Info Day will take place.ย https://urlr.me/xy7T4M

๐Ÿ“†5.3.: #NEB4All network will host an int. matchmaking event. The event will include 5-min pitching sessions, as well as 1-to-1 meetings.
๐Ÿ”—https://urlr.me/ZFAR9z

06.02.2026 09:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ’ช impressive #WomenInTech session

๐Ÿš€ Inspirational #EIC funding use cases Jรฉrรดme Charmet and John Jost

๐Ÿ™ Many thanks to @sbfi.admin.ch Pierre Brodard, Otto Bruun and Innosuisse Emile Dupont for framing the complementarity between Innosuisse and the EIC

06.02.2026 07:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Discover in the Focus article of the January/February issue of โ€œEuresearch Infoโ€ what the final 2026-2027 calls mean for European R&I, and how Swiss participation is shaping Europeโ€™s future challenges.
And get more updates, info on upcoming events, calls, and more.ย 
https://urlr.me/fsNz9F
#HorizonEU

02.02.2026 11:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Are you seeking funding opportunities for collaborative R&I projects in the Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH)?ย 

๐Ÿ“†Join the online info eventย  on 5 March 2026 and get an overview of the upcoming #HorizonEU calls under Cluster 2 โ€œCulture, Creativity and Inclusive Societyโ€.
๐Ÿ”— https://urlr.me/dfVbUP

05.02.2026 09:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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WOW, what a day! #EICSwissInfoDay26 from @euresearch.ch
Full house to hear from #EIC Board member Milla Marinova #EC Angelo Wille #EISMEA Timo Hallantie and #EIB Jussi Hรคtรถnen - high level of ambition of the EIC.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Be honest about what you want. Apply for what you need
And yes, high competition

06.02.2026 07:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ขThe EIC Pathfinder Open 2026 call is now open. Deadline: 12.5..
Supports deep-tech projects with high ambition, high risk, and the potential to create new markets (TRL 1โ€“4), up to โ‚ฌ4M. Proposals: consortium of at least 3 partners.ย 
For questions, please contact pathfinder@euresearch.chย 

#HorizonEU

05.02.2026 16:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿš€ Todayโ€™s the day-Swiss EIC info event kicks off!
The full-day event is covering the entire EIC portfolio - from early-stage, ground-breaking research to market-ready deep-tech innovation and scale-up support. Particpants will get strategic guidance and practical advice.ย 

#HorizonEU @sbfi.admin.ch

04.02.2026 07:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

CH Swiss-based ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต-๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ต researcher or innovator?
โฐ Last seats available โžก๏ธ join us ! ๐Ÿ“ ๐—•๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ป | ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐Ÿฐ ๐—™๐—ฒ๐—ฏ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ

30.01.2026 08:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Are you a Principal Investigator in an ongoing ERC main grant (Starting, Consolidator, Advanced or Synergy) or one that has ended after 1.1.2025? Then you are eligible to apply for an ERC Proof of Concept Grant 2026.ย 

๐Ÿ‘‰Deadlines: 17.3. & 17.9.2026

More info via erc@euresearch.ch

#HorizonEU #ERC

22.01.2026 10:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Active in deep tech research or innovation in Switzerland? โžก๏ธ Donโ€™t miss #EICSwissInfoDay26 event on ๐Ÿฐ ๐—™๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—•๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ป

23.01.2026 10:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿค–Building AI solutions?ย 

Join the online AI event with Euresearch. Whether you're a #startup, #SME, or researcher, get insights into #AIFactories across Sweden, Finland and more. Learn about #HorizonEurope funding.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 15.1.2026, 12:00โ€“13:00 CET, online
๐Ÿ”—Register: https://urlr.me/F4Zq3g

#HorizonEU

13.01.2026 12:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ‘‰SERI invites ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ organisation to a webinar on the #DEP, focus on the โ€œSecond Setโ€ of calls under the 2025โ€“2027 work programme.ย 
๐Ÿ—“ 19.1., 11:00, https://urlr.me/cbAdXg

๐ŸŽค Speakers: EC & DEP evaluation agency present future call priorities & explain key evaluation criteria.

ย @digitaleurope.bsky.social

12.01.2026 10:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Interested in the #MSCA Staff Exchanges call 2026?
๐Ÿ“†Join our online Spotlight event on 14.1.ย 

Key topics:
โ–ช๏ธtestimonial from a researcher involved in a SE project
โ–ช๏ธask your questions to the National Contact Points and the testimonial speaker.

๐Ÿ”— https://urlr.me/EwvWhX

#HorizonEU #HorizonEurope

08.01.2026 14:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒ Curious about future opportunities in Climate, Energy & Mobility? Join our online info event on Horizon Europe Cluster 5! ๐Ÿš€ Discover what's new in climate science, renewable energy, smart grids & more. Save the date: 19 Jan 2026, 13:00โ€“14:30. Don't miss out! #HorizonEU #UZH #ethzurich

06.01.2026 14:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒฆ๏ธThe EU #Metrology Partnership is a key #HorizonEurope instrument.

To help potential applicants navigate the upcoming Metrology Partnerschip calls 2026, Euresearch and METAS invite you to a joint online info event.

๐Ÿ“†9.1.2026, 12:00-13:00

๐Ÿ”—Registration here: https://urlr.me/k7VqcR

#HorizonEU

06.01.2026 09:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒŸ A peaceful Christmas holiday and warm wishes for the new year! ๐ŸŒŸ ๐ŸŽ„

#HorizonEU #HorizonEurope #SwissResearch #SwissInnovation #Euresearch

18.12.2025 08:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New Foundation Council members wanted Help shape research funding! The SNSF is advertising mandates for the Foundation Council, its strategic governing body.

Shaping the future of research funding. ๐Ÿงช

The @snsf.ch Swiss National Science Foundation is looking for new members for the Foundation Council. Application deadline: 30 January 2026.

www.snf.ch/en/Boii3zvoj...

23.12.2025 15:35 ๐Ÿ‘ 9 ๐Ÿ” 5 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ‘‰In our Focus article of "Euresearch Info" December newsletter we take a look back at 2025 : A year in motion for Switzerland in European R&I.

And stay informed with the latest updates, events, and calls. Enjoy reading.

๐Ÿ”—https://urlr.me/FrpYeG

#HorizonEU #Research #Innovation

15.12.2025 14:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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๐Ÿš€ The Global Health EDCTP3 Call 2026 is now published - โ‚ฌ147M to drive global health research and innovation.
๐Ÿ—“ Call opening: January 2026
๐Ÿ—“ Stage 1 deadline: March 2026
๐Ÿ’ป Info Day: 5 February 2026

More details, registration, and the full WP available here:
https://t1p.de/e26bt

#HorizonEU #

05.12.2025 10:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Mark your calendars! ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Euresearch & EIC are hosting an Info Day on Feb 4, 2026, in Bern! Dive into funding opportunities for Swiss innovators. Network with EIC experts and peers. Stay tuned for more details! ๐Ÿš€ #Innovation #EIC #HorizonEU
More information available soon here https://t1p.de/fciqs

05.12.2025 15:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐ŸŒฝ #AgriFood funding in 2026 #HorizonEurope calls? Don't miss the deep dive session ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฌ ๐——๐—ฒ๐—ฐ ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฎ:๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌโ€“๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฏ:๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฌ
๐Ÿ‘‰Register t1p.de/duu39

03.12.2025 07:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0