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New EC document: GEPs – How to be ready for ex-post checks

25/01/2026

The European Commission has published the document Gender Equality Plans (GEPs): How to be ready for ex-post checks.

What is the purpose of the document?
The document clarifies the requirements for a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) under the Horizon Europe programme and helps organisations meet the GEP eligibility criterion.

Why was it updated?
Based on pilot compliance checks and stakeholder consultations, the European Commission refined the wording of the criterion to ensure legal clarity and practical applicability while maintaining high standards in the area of gender equality.

Who do the changes apply to?
The changes apply retroactively to grants awarded under calls with deadlines from 2022 onwards.

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EIT Community NEB Impact Report 2025

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In the EIT press release, six initiatives are presented as a glimpse of the wider impact detailed in the EIT Community NEB Impact Report 2025. Between 2021 and 2025, the EIT Community NEB deployed 227 activities across 35+ countries, with 60 percent in Regional Innovation...

Presentations from the National information day on Life Sciences

15/01/2026

On 15 January 2026, a National Information Day focused on new opportunities under the Horizon Europe programme was held. The event was organised by the Technology Centre Prague in cooperation with the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague. The programme...

Overview of the Cluster 6 topics for 2026

14/01/2026

To facilitate work with the 2026 Work Programme, the Technology Centre Prague has prepared an overview table of all Cluster 6 topics, including links to the full topic texts on the Funding and Tenders Portal. The table also includes the type of instrument, the budget, and...
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