A webinar will be held on 20 July 2026 to provide detailed information on the Hop-on Facility Call, which is implemented under the WIDERA (Widening Participation and Strengthening the European Research Area) Work Programme and aims to increase inclusiveness within the Horizon Europe Programme.
The Hop-on Facility Call enables organisations from Widening countries, including Türkiye, to join already funded projects under Horizon Europe Pillar II and the EIC Pathfinder programme as additional partners at a later stage.
Total Call Budget: €30 million
Funding per Project: €200,000 – €600,000
Expected Number of Funded Projects: Approximately 60
During the webinar, the following topics will be covered to help organisations make the best use of this opportunity:
- The overall objectives of the call, eligibility conditions, and application procedures.
- Opportunities for organisations in Türkiye to join existing projects as new partners.
- The potential R&I added value that new partners can bring to projects and key success factors for a strong application.
- Information on the lists of projects published by the European Commission that are open to the inclusion of new partners.
Target Audience
- Universities
- Research organisations
- Public institutions
- SMEs
- Private sector representatives interested in exploring participation opportunities in Horizon Europe projects.
Event Details
Date: 20 July 2026
Time: 14:00 (TRT)
Pre-registration Form:https://forms.gle/o3RyR27nqBS523WJ8
Notes
- Completion of the pre-registration form is required to participate in the event. The online access link and participation details will be sent to the email address provided during registration no later than three (3) working days before the event. Participants are kindly requested to ensure that their email address is entered correctly and completely.
- For more detailed information about the objectives, scope, and opportunities offered by the Hop-on Facility Call, please visit the following page prepared by the European Research Executive Agency (REA):
In addition, the list of projects published by the European Commission that are open to the inclusion of new partners under the Hop-on Facility can be accessed via the following link:
https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/horizon/hop-on
For any questions regarding the event, please contact us at: horizoneurope.events@sistemglobal.com.tr
For questions related to the WIDERA programme area, please contact the National Contact Point: ncpwidera@tubitak.gov.tr
We look forward to welcoming you to the event.
This event is organised within the scope of the "Technical Assistance for Türkiye in Horizon Europe" Project, for which TÜBİTAK is the main beneficiary.