The Delegation of the European Union to Canada is set to host the third instalment of its informative webinar series exploring Canada and Horizon Europe, with a sharp focus on Pillar II – the heart of international, collaborative research funding.
Scheduled for Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 9:00 AM ET, this session will delve into Cluster 5: Climate, Energy, and Mobility, offering invaluable insights to Canadian researchers and organisations aiming to break into Europe’s premier R&D programme.
Understanding Horizon Europe’s Pillar II
Horizon Europe is the largest research and innovation programme in the world, and Pillar II forms its collaborative backbone.
Designed to address pressing societal challenges and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this pillar is built around six thematic clusters.
These span health, culture, security, digital, climate, and food, with each cluster designed to bolster Europe’s global competitiveness through strategic partnerships and interdisciplinary innovation.
Canadian researchers, institutions, and organisations – from universities to startups – are increasingly finding fertile ground for collaboration under Horizon Europe’s Pillar II.
Thanks to a recent agreement allowing Canadian participation in EU research projects, this partnership opens up unprecedented access to global funding and networking channels.
This upcoming webinar is part of a broader effort to make Horizon Europe more accessible to Canadian stakeholders, offering them a chance to be part of transformative research with worldwide impact.
Why cluster 5 matters
Cluster 5 tackles some of the most urgent global challenges: climate change, sustainable energy, and future mobility.
The upcoming webinar aims to guide Canadian participants through the Horizon Europe work programme for this cluster, offering practical advice on navigating the documentation, understanding proposal guidelines, and aligning with European research priorities.
Attendees will benefit from expert guidance provided by National Contact Points (NCPs) and academic professionals who serve on Horizon Europe evaluation panels.
These insiders will demystify the proposal process, sharing both common pitfalls and proven strategies for success.
Real-world perspectives from grantees
One of the highlights of this webinar will be the first-hand experiences of successful Horizon Europe grantees.
They will discuss their journey – from building a consortium to executing international projects and disseminating research results across global networks.
Participants will also have the chance to engage in a live Q&A session, making it a perfect opportunity to connect with potential partners, ask technical questions, and gain clarity on how to position their funding proposals.
The third webinar in the EU Delegation’s series presents a unique and timely opportunity for Canadian researchers and innovators to engage directly with Horizon Europe’s Pillar II, specifically Cluster 5.
As the world faces urgent challenges in climate, energy, and mobility, this session offers not only essential guidance but also a gateway to meaningful international collaboration.
By tapping into the insights of experts, evaluators, and successful grantees, participants will be better equipped to navigate the complexities of Horizon Europe and position themselves for success within one of the world’s most ambitious research and innovation frameworks.
