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18/11/2026
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Registration open: Networking event for the European Partnership community in Vienna
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ERA-LEARN will organise a networking event for the European Partnership community on 18 November 2026 in Vienna, Austria. The one-day event will start in the morning and conclude with a networking dinner in the evening.
The event will focus on the implementation of FP9 partnerships, on fostering networking and exchange among stakeholders. Building on a targeted and interactive format, it will bring together a focused group of participants to facilitate in-depth discussions and practical knowledge sharing. The programme will consist of plenary sessions and parallel, hands-on workshops addressing key aspects of the implementation of current partnerships, enabling participants to exchange experiences, identify good practices and discuss common challenges in an open and collaborative setting. Networking will be facilitated with a networking tool.
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10/09/2026
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Webinar for newcomers in co-funded European Partnerships: Slides & recordings available
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The half-day webinar offered a comprehensive overview of co-funded European Partnerships and explored the potential of this instrument. Sessions were delivered by experts from ERA-LEARN and the European Commission. Main topics covered:
- Background and general overview of co-funded Partnerships
- Legal and financial requirements and participation pathways
- Internal financial arrangements
- Call management and additional activities
- Existing tools provided by ERA-LEARN
The recordings and slides are now available.
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11/09/2026
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Ninth Meeting of the Expert Group on Directional Initiatives
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The Commission Expert Group on the Design and Selection of Directional Initiatives met in Brussels in a hybrid format on 24 June 2026. The meeting focused on the methodology for designing a future portfolio of European Partnerships. The group discussed how consultation input could be screened for strategic gaps, consolidated where topics overlap and organised into broader thematic clusters. These clusters would then be prioritised according to their relevance to European competitiveness and societal challenges.
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14/07/2026
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European Commission opens public consultation on future European Partnerships
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The European Commission has opened a public consultation on the future design of European Partnerships under Horizon Europe 2028-2034. The consultation covers two closely connected processes: the preparation of a future Single Basic Act for Joint Undertakings as well as any potential basic acts to establish Article 185 TFEU initiatives and the development of the broader portfolio of European Partnerships under the next EU research and innovation framework programme. The consultation is open until 16 October 2026.
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18/09/2026
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EU Missions Mid-Term Assessment
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A newly published mid-term assessment finds that the five EU Missions under Horizon Europe are making steady progress towards their 2030 objectives. Launched in 2021, the Missions are designed to turn research and technological innovation into practical solutions that can be tested and deployed in real-world settings across Europe. The assessment highlights progress in each of the five Mission areas, while showing how research and innovation can be linked to action by public authorities, communities, researchers, businesses and citizens.
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