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The six agencies behind Horizon Europe: REA, ERCEA, EISMEA and beyond

Horizon Europe is not managed by a single European Commission contact. Six executive agencies — REA, ERCEA, EISMEA, CINEA, HaDEA and EACEA — each manage a specific part of the programme. This guide explains who does what.
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Project Officer, Financial Officer, Legal Officer: the three Commission contacts every Horizon Europe coordinator needs to know

Behind every Horizon Europe project, the European Commission assigns a Project Officer, a Financial Officer, and a Legal Officer. This guide explains what each one does, when they appear, and how to work with them effectively.
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EIC Advanced Innovation Challenges: the EIC’s newest funding instrument explained

The EIC Advanced Innovation Challenges is the EIC's newest funding instrument — a two-stage pilot designed to accelerate deep tech innovations where the science is ready but commercial uptake is missing.
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What are the EIC Pathfinder, Transition and Accelerator?

The EIC funds Europe's most ambitious deep tech innovators through three instruments — Pathfinder, Transition, and Accelerator. This guide explains what each one does, who it is for, and how they form a pipeline from lab to market.
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RIA, IA and CSA: what are the different types of Horizon Europe actions?

RIA, IA, and CSA are the three main types of Horizon Europe actions — and they are not interchangeable. This guide explains what each one funds, who it is for, and how to choose the right one.
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What is the TRL scale and how is it used in Horizon Europe?

TRL — Technology Readiness Level — appears throughout Horizon Europe calls and shapes how proposals are written and evaluated. This guide explains what each level means and how to use the scale correctly.