The second webinar in a series of training events for representatives of the Horizon Europe NCPs, initiated by Horizon Europe Office in Ukraine, NRFU, was held
On November 25, the staff of Horizon Europe Office in Ukraine, NRFU held a regular training event for representatives of the network of National Contact Points of the EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation Horizon Europe. This is the second webinar in a series of training events held by the Office for national NCPs. This time, the listeners received useful knowledge that will help new participants navigate the registration of their organisation on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal, learned information about the main tools for finding partners and the features of using Horizon Dashboard as a tool, namely, the algorithm for searching and analysing information.(more…)
Participation of the Office in the Horizon Europe Info Day under the WIDERA and Research Infrastructures
On November 22, specialists of Horizon Europe Office in Ukraine, NRFU took part in an information event dedicated to the EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation Horizon Europe under the WIDERA and Research Infrastructures. The event was held at Uzhhorod National University in a hybrid format.(more…)
The information event “Issues of participation in Horizon Europe calls under the cluster 3 “Civil Security for Society” was held
On November 21, 2024, the Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs hosted an information event on “Issues of participation in Horizon Europe calls under the cluster 3 “Civil Security for Society”, which was joined by representatives of the NRFU.
The event was organised to inform the scientific, educational and professional community about the opportunities of Horizon Europe Programme, in particular, about the functioning of the National Contact Point (NCP) for Cluster 3 “Civil Security for Society”. The participants also overviewed the structure of Cluster 3, its thematic areas and the activities of Horizon Europe Office in Ukraine. Information was provided on Ukraine’s participation in calls under the Cluster 3 and related success stories were presented.
The speakers of the event were Oleksiy Serdiuk (Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs), Oleksandr Chemeris (G.E. Pukhov Institute for Modelling in Energy Engineering), representatives of the NCP for Cluster 3 “Civil Security for Society”, and Olga Kurykina, Leading Officer of Horizon Europe Office in Ukraine, NRFU, who is responsible for Cluster 3.
The webinar programme covered the following key topics:
conditions and examples of participation in Horizon Europe calls under the Cluster 3;
typical problems during the application process related to the specific conditions of calls under the Cluster 3 and the requirements for participants to be involved in consortia;
support offered by the National Contact Points for scientists, government agencies, law enforcement agencies, businesses and NGOs to participate in Horizon Europe Programme.
Particular attention was paid to the specifics of funding under the Cluster 3 and opportunities for cooperation within the Programme. Participants had the opportunity to ask questions to the speakers and receive practical advice on how to prepare applications.
Expanding the boundaries of cooperation: Horizon Europe Office in Ukraine, NRFU participated in the Science2Business
On November 15, a representative of Horizon Europe Office in Ukraine, NRFU took part in a workshop for Ukrainian scientists who want to commercialise their research and ideas, organised within the Science2Business programme. Igor Taranov, PhD in Economics, Associate Professor, Head of the Office, presented to the participants of the event the opportunities for financing and writing grant applications under the EU Research and Innovation Programme Horizon Europe.(more…)
Horizon Europe Office in Ukraine, NRFU studies the best practices of innovation policy of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology
Horizon Europe Office in Ukraine, NRFU reminds you that applications for participation in the Transformative Health Instrument (THI) Call 2025 are still being accepted. The call is for start-ups working on solutions that have successfully closed a priced equity funding round in 2023 or 2024. Through this new funding initiative, EIT Health aims to support high-potential European start-ups dedicated to making a meaningful impact in healthcare.(more…)
United by science: Horizon Europe Office in Ukraine NRFU Participated in the Third Annual Science Marathon
On November 18, 2024, the Third Annual Scientific Marathon “United by Science” started in Kyiv. The event, which will run from November 18 to 22, is traditionally organised by Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv.
This year’s event convened the university’s administration, academic staff, early-career researchers, postgraduate students, and all stakeholders engaged in the scientific domain. Its objective is to foster intra-university interdisciplinary scientific collaboration, with a focus on enhancing and expanding grant-related activities, particularly through participation in calls under the EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation “Horizon Europe”.
The five-day marathon was opened by Ganna Tolstanova, Vice-Rector for Research at Kyiv National University. The Rector of Kyiv National University, Volodymyr Buhrov, addressed the participants of the event in a video message.
Olena Makarenko, Head of the Expert Group on Strategy and Integration into the European Research Area within the Directorate for Science Development at the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, addressed the audience. She discussed the expert group’s initiatives, international projects, and the Ministry’s infrastructure support for current and prospective participants in the Horizon Europe Programme. This support includes appointing representatives to programme committees and establishing a network of National Contact Points (NCPs).
The event was also attended by the head of Horizon Europe Office in Ukraine of the NFDU Igor Taranov. In his speech to the participants, he noted, among other things, that this is the second time since the beginning of the work of Horizon Europe Office in Ukraine that the NRFU has joined the marathon. The Head of Office told the audience about its main tasks and achievements over the year of work, outlining the opportunities and assistance provided by the Office’s specialists to potential and current participants of the Horizon Europe Programme. Igor Taranov called on the participants to contact the Office, as well as national contact points, for assistance in participating in the Program’s competitions, applying for and successfully implementing projects that have received funding.
The participants were also addressed by Anton Nanovov, Deputy Head of the NDS of the Kyiv National University, representative of the NCP in the field of “Digitalization, Industry and Space”, which operates on the basis of the Kyiv National University, and Vitalina Babenko, Head of the Department of Computer Systems of Kharkiv National Automobile and Highway University, Head of the NCP in the field of “European Institute of Innovation and Technology”.
The participants engaged in discussions on key issues related to fostering collaboration for participation in international projects, with a particular emphasis on the Horizon Europe Framework Programme. The event concluded with a question-and-answer session, during which the audience raised queries regarding the activities of the Office, among other topics.
Representatives of the NRFU held an information event in Mykolayiv (Day II)
On November 13-14, representatives of the NRFU held an information event at the Mykolayiv National Agrarian University. On the second day, November 14, representatives of higher education institutions, research institutions, small and medium-sized enterprises, NGOs, and all others interested in the opportunities of both the NRFU and the EU Framework Programme Horizon Europe for domestic scientists, researchers, and innovators joined the event “Grant opportunities of the National Research Foundation of Ukraine and support tools within the Horizon Europe Programme”.
The event was opened with welcoming speeches by Olga Polotska, Executive Director of the NRFU, Vyacheslav Shebanin, Rector of Mykolayiv National Agrarian University, and Oleh Sharov, General Director of the Directorate of Professional Higher Education of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. The Head of the NRFU, Ms. Polotska, also opened the first working part with general information about the National Research Foundation, its structure and activities.
The organisational support of the National Research Foundation of Ukraine calls was presented by Tetiana Berehova, Head of the Grant Support Department, NRFU, and Serhii Petrukha, Head of the Planning and Financial Department, NRFU, spoke about the financial component in preparing grant applications for NRFU calls.
For his part, Vladyslav Mykhailenko, Leading Officer of Horizon Europe Office in Ukraine, NRFU, spoke about the Horizon Europe Programme, which is the EU’s flagship research and innovation programme. Among other things, he shared the latest statistics on the results of Ukrainian participants in the Programme. In addition, the leading officers Oleksandr Moiseiev and Nadiia Naumova presented the legal aspects and financial issues of participation in Horizon Europe.
Igor Taranov, Head of Horizon Europe Office in Ukraine, NRFU, opened the second working part with a presentation on opportunities for Ukrainian scientists in the context of the European Research Council. Since the event was organised on the basis of a higher education institution of the agricultural sector, it was especially important for the participants to learn about the opportunities of Horizon Europe focused on agricultural sciences. Therefore, Nataliia Didenko, Deputy Head of the Office, provided information about open and upcoming calls in this area.
In addition, Maksym Kolisnyk, Leading Officer of Horizon Europe Office in Ukraine, highlighted an equally important issue for farmers – grant opportunities for business under the Programme. And Yuliia Reminska, Leading Officer of the Office, spoke about aspects of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions.
The event ended with an active question and answer session, during which the inquirers received professional and thorough answers to all their questions. The event was summarised by Vitalii Sokolik, Vice-Rector for Administrative, Economic and Legal Affairs of the University, and Igor Taranov, Head of Horizon Europe Office in Ukraine, who thanked the participants for their great interest in the opportunities provided to domestic scientists, researchers and innovators by the National Research Foundation of Ukraine and the support of the European Union under the Horizon Europe Program, which is extremely important in today’s context. Finally, there was an equally productive networking event, during which the participants had the opportunity to communicate with specialists responsible for certain areas of the Programme and establish contacts.
Horizon Europe Office in Ukraine participated in the Sixth International Culture Grants Fair
On November 14, 2024, the Sixth International Culture Grants Fair was held in Kyiv. The event brought together representatives of the cultural sector and grantmakers who provide financial support for the implementation of projects in this area. It is a platform for communication, exchange of ideas, visions, and cooperation. The fair includes presentations of programmes focused on the cultural and creative sectors, grant support opportunities, information sessions, and discussions of the latest trends in the creative industry.
During the event, the major international and national programmes, along with grants supporting the cultural sector, were presented. In particular, representatives of the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine welcomed the participants, highlighting the importance of these funding opportunities for the cultural and creative industries.
Representatives of Horizon Europe Office in Ukraine, part of the National Research Foundation of Ukraine (NRFU), also attended the event, presenting the opportunities available through the Horizon Europe Programme, with a specific emphasis on Cluster 2: “Culture, Creativity, and Inclusive Society” under Pillar II, “Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness”. Yuliia Reminska, Office’s Leading Officer, delivered a presentation titled “The Impact of European Culture and Values on the Sustainable Development of Society within the Horizon Europe Programme: Cluster 2 Tasks in Promoting Economic, Social, and Cultural Innovation”. Her presentation provided an overview of the Programme and highlighted open calls within Cluster 2 that may be of particular interest to event participants.
The event further examined how grant programmes can advance cross-disciplinary initiatives, enhance linkages between creative professionals and researchers, and bolster the innovation capacity of the cultural and creative industries within Europe and internationally.
The Grants Fair is the largest event of the year that brings together representatives of the cultural and creative industry in Ukraine.The event is organised by the National Bureau of the EU Programme “Creative Europe” in Ukraine.
Representatives of the NRFU held an information event in Mykolayiv (Day I)
On November 13-14, representatives of the National Research Foundation of Ukraine held an information event “Grant opportunities of the National Research Foundation of Ukraine and support tools within the Horizon Europe Programme” in Mykolayiv. The two-day event was held at the Mykolayiv National Agrarian University.
On the first day of the event, November 13, the delegation of the National Research Foundation of Ukraine met with the governance of Mykolayiv National Agrarian University. The parties discussed the prospects for deepening cooperation. In particular, they discussed the provision of comprehensive assistance to the university by Horizon Europe Office in Ukraine, NRFU to facilitate the latter’s successful participation in Horizon Europe projects.
Among other things, during the working meeting, the guests were presented with the scientific achievements of the institution, as well as the activities of its faculties and departments. The NRFU specialists met with the staff of the professional colleges of the MNAU, visited the Educational, Scientific and Practical Center, created to provide practical training for students, postgraduates, research and scientific and production activities, and the Center for Training of Workers’ Professions.
Also on this day, the Mykolayiv National Agrarian University hosted the Craft Production Forum in Ukraine. This is the first event for producers in the agricultural sector of Mykolayiv region and the country. The event was attended by distinguished guests, including representatives of state authorities and local governments of Mykolayiv region, heads of higher education institutions of the country, representatives of international organisations in Ukraine, and others.
The NRFU delegates, specialists of Horizon Europe Office in Ukraine, congratulated the higher education institution on the milestone event that took place on this very day – the 40th anniversary of its foundation and read out a greeting address on behalf of the Executive Director of the National Research Foundation of Ukraine, Olga Polotska. In addition, representatives of the Foundation spoke with local authorities and agreed to further cooperation and joint events in the future.
