Global Launch of myVCW4HorizonEurope
Monday 19 January 2026
Starts 9:00 AM
Finishes 17:00 PM
Organized by Vcw Lab @ Nova SBE
Venue: Nova School of Business and Economics
Address: 1 Rua da Holanda
Carcavelos
2775-405 Lisboa
About this event
3-day Horizon Europe pre-proposal factory with evaluation simulation, consortium building and matchmaking at Nova SBE.
ABOUT THIS EVENT
The myVCW4Horizon Ecosystem is a structured, hands-on program created to support organisations preparing for Horizon Europe funding.
Across three intensive days, participants will:
Develop real Horizon Europe pre-proposals
Structure ideas according to evaluation logic and impact criteria
Design and strengthen international consortia
Experience a realistic Horizon Europe evaluation simulation
Participate in expert-led matchmaking and partner identification
The program is grounded in the VCW – Value Creation Wheel methodology, applied in EU-funded projects since 2015.
PROGRAMME
Day 1 – Factory of Pre-Proposals (19 January)
Open to all thematic fields
Hands-on development of Horizon Europe pre-proposals using the VCW methodology, from challenge definition to structured concept generation aligned with Horizon evaluation criteria.
Day 2 – Strategic Tracks for Pre-Proposals (20 January)
Morning | Space Business & Earth Observation
Maritime, oceans, aquaculture
Agriculture, forestry, climate
Energy, mobility, digital twins
AI, biodiversity, disaster response
Education and dual-use EO applications
Afternoon | Security, Defense & Justice
Law enforcement and national security
Forensics and cybersecurity
Crisis management and border control
Counter-terrorism and data mobility
Intelligence, civil protection, urban safety
Justice innovation and environmental crime monitoring
Day 3 – Horizon Evaluation Simulation + Matchmaking (21 January)
Participants go through a realistic Horizon Europe evaluation simulation, followed by expert matchmaking and partner identification sessions aligned with real calls and consortia needs.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Universities and research centres
Companies and startups
Public bodies and agencies
NGOs and innovation intermediaries
Horizon coordinators and partners
Organisations preparing Horizon Europe proposals
WHY ATTEND
Work on real proposals, not theory
Learn how evaluators think and score
Improve proposal structure, impact, and clarity
Build relevant, fundable consortia
Apply a proven methodology used in 15+ EU-funded projects
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