Welcome to the first edition of the “Technical Assistance for Türkiye in Horizon Europe” Project newsletter!
Horizon Europe, the world’s largest civilian research and innovation programme, continues to shape Europe’s scientific and technological future. The 2026–2027 Work Programme introduces key priorities such as the Clean Industrial Deal to accelerate industrial decarbonisation, increased investment in AI in Science through initiatives like RAISE (Resource for AI Science in Europe), and continued support for EU Missions, green and digital transitions, and Europe’s technological resilience. Additional emphasis is placed on talent development and research infrastructures, including strengthened MSCA (The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions) opportunities. With a budget exceeding €14 billion, the programme is set to accelerate innovation, strengthen industrial competitiveness, and support Europe’s green and digital transformation.
Strategic Ally for Turkish Stakeholders
The “Technical Assistance for Türkiye in Horizon Europe” Project supports the Programme by strengthening national capacities and promoting effective participation of Turkish stakeholders through targeted trainings, proposal development support, and networking activities. During the first half of 2026, the Project focused on raising awareness of upcoming opportunities and mobilising stakeholders through a series of trainings, project writing camps, and dissemination efforts to position Turkish actors for the 2026–2027 calls.
Empowering the IMS Club for Wider Horizon Europe Outreach
The Information Multipliers System (IMS) was established as a dedicated community, known as the IMS Club, bringing together 60 members to expand local outreach, guidance, and support within Türkiye’s Horizon Europe ecosystem. Through a focused capacity-building roadmap, targeted meetings, webinars, and workshops equipped IMS Club members with the technical and strategic tools to interpret Horizon Europe opportunities, support proposal development, analyse calls, and foster stronger partnerships across the national research and innovation community. For more information about the IMS Club and the full list of members, please visit: https://ufukavrupa.org.tr/en/information-multipliers-turkiye
- Welcome Meeting for Information Multipliers (IMs) – 9 January 2026
- IMS Webinar #1: Horizon Europe 101 – Navigating the Landscape, 12 March 2026
- IMS Workshop 1: Proposal Writing in Horizon Europe, 13 April 2026
- IMS Workshop 2: Budgeting Essentials for Horizon Europe Proposals, 14 April 2026
- IMS Webinar #2: Call Analysis in Horizon Europe, 7 May 2026
- IMS Webinar #3: Partnership Building in Horizon Europe, 25 June 2026
On-Site and Connected: Highlights from the First Half of 2026
In addition to the dedicated IMS Club capacity-building track, the Project implemented a broader portfolio of events designed for wider participation from Türkiye’s research and innovation community. Under this general event stream, trainings, project writing camps, focus group activities, brokerage events, and networking sessions addressed a diverse range of stakeholders, including researchers, entrepreneurs, coordinators, public institutions, industry representatives, and support organisations.
🗓️ Horizon 2020 & Horizon Europe Coordinators' Day, 26 June 2026, Ankara
Enabled coordinators, NCPs, and support-programme experts to exchange practical experience on consortium management, reporting, risk handling, and future coordination capacity.
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🗓️ International Study Visit on MSCA Calls, 15–19 June 2026, United Kingdom
Focused on Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), the visit connected Turkish research and innovation stakeholders with leading UK institutions to examine researcher mobility schemes, international and intersectoral collaboration models, and MSCA-specific partnership opportunities under Horizon Europe.
🗓️ EIC Accelerator Programme Event, 12 June 2026, İstanbul
Supported deep-tech companies in preparing competitive EIC Accelerator applications through strategy sessions on breakthrough innovation criteria and one-to-one mentoring meetings.
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🗓️ Clean Industrial Deal (CID) International Brokerage Event, 4 June 2026
Connected Turkish and European stakeholders around the Clean Industrial Deal priorities, creating a focused platform to exchange project ideas, identify potential partners, and explore collaboration opportunities for upcoming Horizon Europe calls supporting industrial decarbonisation, clean technologies, and sustainable competitiveness.
🗓️ Cancer Mission Focus Group Training, 4–5 May 2026, İstanbul
Guided researchers, health professionals, and public authorities on the EU Cancer Mission and upcoming calls, with practical sessions on consortium building and impact-driven project design.
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🗓️ Chips JU Info and Networking Day, 3 April 2026, Ankara
Brought together public, industry, and academic stakeholders to discuss Türkiye’s positioning within the European semiconductor ecosystem and support new consortium-building opportunities through targeted networking.
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🗓️ International Study Visit on Horizon Europe Cluster 5 Calls, 23–26 February 2026, United Kingdom
Brought together Turkish research and innovation stakeholders with leading UK institutions and researchers to explore cooperation opportunities under Horizon Europe Cluster 5, strengthen dialogue on climate, energy and mobility priorities, and identify pathways for future partnerships with UK-based research and innovation actors.
🗓️ International Brokerage Event on Horizon Europe MSCA Staff Exchanges, 23 February 2026
Facilitated global networking by connecting researchers from 36 countries across 5 continents to foster international cooperation and inter-sectoral mobility within the MSCA ecosystem.
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🗓️ Project Writing Camp on Horizon Europe Cluster 2 “Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society” Calls, 19-20 February 2026, İstanbul
Delivered practical experience to participants in all stages of proposal development, covering call analysis, impact strategies, work package structuring, and budgeting.
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🗓️ Project Writing Camp on Horizon Europe Twinning Calls, 17–18 February 2026, İstanbul
Supported over 40 representatives from the Türkiye Research Area in developing more mature and competitive project proposals through intensive workshops and practical expert feedback.
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🗓️ Focus Group Training on Horizon Europe Research Infrastructures, 16 February 2026, İstanbul
Facilitated a strategic platform for representatives of research infrastructures to enhance their integration and positioning within the European Research Infrastructure ecosystem.
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🗓️ General & Introductory Training on Horizon Europe MSCA SE Call, 12 February 2026, Ankara
Briefed stakeholders on the call logic and proposal development strategies to enhance researcher mobility and intersectoral collaboration under the MSCA Staff Exchanges.
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🗓️ Horizon Europe General & Introductory Training “From Idea to Impact in Research and Innovation”, 29 January 2026, Kayseri
Briefed regional stakeholders on proposal writing strategies to enhance local R&D potential and impact-oriented research.
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🗓️ General & Introductory Training on Horizon Europe Twinning Calls, 19 January 2026, İstanbul
Empowered stakeholders with a comprehensive framework for the WIDERA Programme and Twinning calls to strengthen institutional capacities for preparing competitive project proposals.
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Why Your Participation is Strategically Critical
Joining our events provides unique advantages that go beyond simple information gathering:
Direct Interaction with Experienced Experts:
Engage with highly experienced national and international experts in Horizon Europe proposal development, evaluation processes, and successful project implementation through info days, focused group trainings, and project writing camps, enabling direct exchange and practical, first-hand technical feedback.
Evaluator-Oriented Proposal Development:
Gain insights into Horizon Europe calls from an expert’s perspective through general and focused group trainings, as well as hands-on project writing camps designed to align project ideas with evolving policy directions, emerging priorities, and key programme novelties.
Strategic European Networking and Study Visits:
Connect with leading European research and innovation actors through info days, National Advisory Group meetings, brokerage and matchmaking activities, and international study visits, supporting the development of strategic partnerships and stronger positioning in upcoming Horizon Europe opportunities.
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