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Webinar: How to prepare a proposal to EIC Pathfinder Open

12/03/2025

If you are interested in applying to the EIC Pathfinder Open call 2025, we would like to invite you to follow a webinar that will provide you with useful information, hints and tips to increase your chances to succeed with a proposal in this highly competitive programme.

This year, the Open call closes on May 21st. The overall dedicated budget is M €142 so some 47 proposals will be funded.

What aspects will the webinar cover?

  • Brief intro into the EIC Pathfinder programme, the evaluation process and a statistical overview
  • How to read the call text
  • What is expected from the projects
  • The most common drawbacks
  • What do the evaluators focus on and how the evaluation process works
  • How to be convincing in terms of the gatekeepers
  • How to compose a strong consortium
  • Open access vs IP protection
  • Communication & Dissemination
  • And more….

The event will be held in English. Details and registration are available in the event Calendar

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