Proposal and Project Management

FAQ

• What is a European project?

  It is an instrument with which the European Commission develops and advances its policies and achieves the objective of the Common European Research Area.

  View our projects here.

• Can I present a European project by myself?

  European programmes are collaborative (with a few exceptions, such as the EIC Accelerator). This is why the search for partners to create European project consortia is very important. The composition of a consortium varies according to the programme: some, like Horizon Europe, favour collaboration between public or private entities and companies; others, like LIFE, are aimed at all types of companies and some, like COSME, support intermediary entities that provide support to small businesses (SMEs).

• How long does a European project last?

  In general, European collaborative projects last between 2 and 4 years, although they can last up to 5 years. During this period, the main phases that can be identified in the process are as follows – Preliminary phase: analysis of the project idea and evaluation of its European dimension; identification of the programme and the call for proposals. – The creation of the consortium includes the search for partners for the European project. – Project concept elaboration. – Proposal writing – Evaluation of European project proposals by the authorities and their approval. – Project implementation: project management and reporting.

• To what does the concept of "innovation," included in the European calls for proposals, refer?

  Contrary to what is often thought, innovation is not necessarily technological. It can refer to innovation in products and services, in processes, in the marketing of a product, or in an organisation, etc.

• How do I find a funding programme for my proposal or identify a project to participate in as a partner?

  ZABALA Innovation is an expert in European projects, with a success rate of 37% in European programmes and a return of more than €690 million for our clients in H2020. During the last framework programme, we led more than 500 European projects and studies in different sectors such as smart cities, energy and environment, ICT, biotechnology and open innovation. If you have an innovative idea, let us know and we will help you identify the most relevant R&I project and funding programme, and we will support you in your research or consortium formation.