A training webinar on the Hop-On mechanism within the Horizon Europe Programme was held

On July 24, 2025, an online training webinar was held on the opportunities for participating in Horizon Europe calls for proposals in the context of the Hop-On Facility call. The event was organized by Olga Sulema, head of the national contact point for the Widening Participation and Strengthening the European Research Area (WIDERA), together with the Horizon Europe Office in Ukraine.

Nataliia Didenko, Deputy Head of Horizon Europe Office in Ukraine, addressed the participants with a welcoming speech. She noted that Hop-On is an effective tool for expanding the participation of Ukrainian organizations in international projects, and the webinar is a great opportunity to learn more about its mechanisms and practical application.

During the webinar, participants were provided with detailed information about the Hop-On Facility call, which allows institutions from widening countries, including Ukraine, to join already funded projects under the Horizon Europe Programme. The speaker talked about the conditions for participation, the application procedure, the evaluation criteria, and the potential benefits for Ukrainian participants. Particular attention was paid to the scientific or innovative contribution that a new consortium member must demonstrate in order to become a full partner in an existing project.

The webinar aroused interest among representatives of the scientific community and became another step towards Ukraine’s more active integration into the European research area.