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How a Horizon Europe consortium works: roles, responsibilities and governance

A Horizon Europe consortium is more than a group of partners — it is a structured legal and operational partnership. This guide explains how it works and where it most commonly breaks down.

What is Horizon Europe? A plain-language guide for project teams

Horizon Europe is the EU's €93.5bn R&D programme — but winning funding is only the beginning. This guide explains the strategic priorities, the proposal reality, and what managing a funded project actually demands.

Cascade Funding Matcher: a new tool in the Kronis ecosystem

The Cascade Funding Matcher is live — the first public module of Kronis's Search pillar. AI eligibility checking and ranked results for EU open calls.

Cost Amendments in Horizon Europe: When You Can Change Your Budget (And When You Can’t)

Some budget changes need Commission approval. Others don't. Understand the rules before you need them—and avoid the amendments that trigger audit findings.

Introducing Kronis PMO: Operational Management for EU-Funded R&D Projects

We’ve launched Kronis PMO — a new operational layer for multi-partner EU project execution. Early release, testing with coordinators.
CFS Horizon Europe

What Is a Certificate on Financial Statements (CFS) in Horizon Europe?

If your organisation requests more than EUR 430,000 in EU funding, you'll need a Certificate on Financial Statements (CFS)—a formal audit by an independent auditor confirming that your reported costs are accurate and eligible. This guide explains when the CFS is required, what auditors check across six cost categories, how to prepare without last-minute chaos.