NCP Hungary - Horizon Europe

Our Head of Unit for Horizon Europe, Dóra Pivarcsiné Fekete presented best practices of NKFI Hivatal - Nemzeti Kutatási, Fejlesztési és Innovációs Hivatal (NRDIO) in the panel discussion „The Role of Institutional Collaboration and National RMA Support” at the first CEE Congress for #RMAs. The event took place in Brussels on 4-5 November 2025, bringing together the region’s research management community for presentations, workshops and networking on how to enhance excellence.   The congress, jointly organised by the Brussels-based Czech, Slovak, Hungarian and Polish liaison offices, is a natural next step and a celebratory milestone after a decade of V4 research management training organised by the four offices. This flagship event consolidates the momentum into a regional platform aimed at enhancing skills, sharing best practices and strengthening the professional recognition of Research Managers in the CEE region.   Participants learned about 🔹 the roadmap of the research management profession 🔹institutions’ role in supporting research management 🔹best practices for facilitating national RMA communities 🔹developing soft skills for successful RMAs 🔹the use of AI and available IT tools 🔹and many other aspects of the research management profession   Representatives of several Hungarian institutions participated in the event: HÉTFA Group Virág Zsár, Corvinus University of Budapest Fekete Judit, HUN-REN Gergely Szertics as speakers, and Réka Valcsák Science, Technology and Digital Affairs Attaché as organizer of the event. We are glad that many of the participants of the previous V4 Research Management training courses attended, it was nice to meet Szendrák-Szender Erika, Tamás Veronika, Réka Jankovics, Göndöcsné Agócs Dóra, Orsolya Lugmayer, Tiziana Visconti, Teréz Hendlein, Viktória Csizmadiáné Czuppon, Pesti Norbert.   The conference reinforced our belief that although researchers in Central and Eastern Europe face similar challenges in their daily work, regional cooperation, joint brainstorming and strategy development greatly help the widening countries to successfully join more EU initiatives and projects.

🚀 >#horizoneurope #EIC NCP training in Paris!   Our EIC NCP, Noémi Genzler participated in the NCP Training on Dual-Use organised by Access2EIC NCP Project.   The two-day event was held during the during the Bpifrance Defence Week in Paris and it successfully concluded with insightful sessions and engaging discussions that deepened our understanding of the dual-use and defence innovation landscape in Europe. It was a great opportunity to learn as EIC National Contact Points (NCPs) and to explore how EU programmes and instruments can better support innovators in this field.   During the training, we gained insights from experts across the European Commission, EIB, and APRE, who outlined the strategic frameworks in dual-use innovation.   Thank you to the coordinator Alessia Rotolo Access2EIC, and to our host Emilio Carrera Felix Bpifrance for organising the event! We are proud that NKFI Hivatal - Nemzeti Kutatási, Fejlesztési és Innovációs Hivatal (NRDIO) is part of this amazing team! #Access2EIC #EIC #Innovation #DualUse #Defence #HorizonEurope #BpifranceDefenceWeek #EuropeanInnovation #NCPNetwork

Our #WIDERA #NCPs Orsolya Tóth and Beatrix Borza joined the NCP_WIDERA.NET project’s consortium meeting held in Vilnius on 13-15 October. The three-day event brought together beneficiaries of the NCP_WIDERA.NET project, involving 30 project partners from different countries. In the focus of the event, besides the project officer’s presentation on the WIDERA WP 2026-27 was the sharing of experiences of NCPs on pre-screening of proposals. Highlights included: 🔹Proposal evaluation (pre-screening) techniques: how to “read between the lines” and understand what the understand what the European Commission and evaluators are really looking for. 🔹Pre-screening proposals for new Widening calls (EIC Pre-Accelerator, Teaming Accelerator, Teaming Synergies and others). How to best support applicants in cases where no previous evaluation no previous evaluation examples are available. The NCP_WIDERA.NET project travel grants programme supports participation of applicants from Widening countries to Pillar II clusters, European partnerships and Missions brokerage events organised on-site. The aim is to establish working contacts between coordinators looking for new partners and to increase the uptake in Horizon Europe proposal submissions. We wish to thank the coordination team at #NCBR for organising and the WIDERA NCP Collegues at the #Research Council of Lithuania for hosting the meeting.

The 5th Hungarian Research Management Meetup successfully held at University of Public Service!   On 14 October, the NKFI Hivatal - Nemzeti Kutatási, Fejlesztési és Innovációs Hivatal (NRDIO) organised the 5th Research Management Meetup, bringing together 81 professionals from 28 institutions across Hungary.   The event once again served as a key platform for sharing knowledge, exchanging best practices, and strengthening the research management community in Hungary.   Representatives of the NRDI Office’s Department for International Cooperation provided comprehensive insights into the EU research policy landscape, including updates on the Horizon Europe 2026–2027 Work Programmes, the upcoming FP10 Framework Programme, and the European Research Area’s flagship actions on research management.   An interactive workshop focused on the use of artificial intelligence in proposal preparation, addressing topics such as data security, reliability, and ethical AI applications.   📄 Read the full summary on our website: 👉 https://lnkd.in/djSCfDzX   This event once again demonstrated that research management is a cornerstone of scientific excellence, supporting the international visibility and competitiveness of Hungarian research. EARMA BESTPRAC RM Framework & RM Roadmap

Exciting days in Lisbon for the Idealist2027 Ideal-ist ICT NCP network #Digital #NCP project Kick-Off! 🤩 Last week, our #Cluster4 #NCP Flóra Csesznok joined the Idealist2027 Kick-Off Meeting and digital NCP training held in Lisbon on 22–23 October. The two-day event brought together the new Idealist2027 consortium, which involves 33 partners from different countries to launch the project and strengthen collaboration across the Horizon Europe digital innovation ecosystem. Highlights included: 🔹Horizon Europe and the transition towards FP10 🔹Project management 🔹NCP capacity building session 🔹Connecting digital communities and fostering participation 🔹Creating synergies with other EU programmes and projects   The event offered opportunities to connect, and align our efforts to support our national proposers and stakeholders in the digital domain! Idealist2027 will continue to offer various services to Hungarian proposers, such as proposal checks by experts, a partner search platform, a set of resources to support the appolication process and every information you need to know about the Horizon Europe Cluster 4 calls! Use the Idealist webpage to make your proposal submission experience easier: https://www.ideal-ist.eu/ and stay updated on Linkedin too with Idealist ICT project All of our services are free of charge, provided by your national Digital NCPs, with the Hungarian participation provided by NKFI Hivatal - Nemzeti Kutatási, Fejlesztési és Innovációs Hivatal (NRDIO) Thank you to the project coordinators at ISERD - Israel-Europe R&D Directorate for organizing this event Judith Bloch Danny Seker Bat Zion Fisch We NKFI Hivatal - Nemzeti Kutatási, Fejlesztési és Innovációs Hivatal (NRDIO) NCP Hungary - Horizon Europe are proud to be part of this project! #Idealist2027 #HorizonEurope #DigitalNCP #Innovation #FP10 #EUProjects #Idealist #EUfunding

Last week, Dóra Pivarcsiné Fekete NCP Hungary - Horizon Europe #NCPCoordinator participated in the Horizon Academy General Assembly in beautiful Granada, hosted by Fundación Española para la Ciencia y la Tecnología, FECYT. The project is dedicated to training NCP Coordinators, and increasing overall NCP Coordinators' capacity and leadership. To assist NCP’s work globally, Horizon Academy project announces trainings available for thematic and Legal and Financial NCPs regularly at https://lnkd.in/gXJDwktw During the meeting, participants also discussed the possible roles of NCPs in #FP10, and drafted suggestions to improve the Minimum Standards and Guiding Principles document for NCPs. Meeting colleagues from all over Europe and several associated countries, and sharing best practices back home with the Hungarian NCP Team is an essential element of fine-tuning our daily routine and providing excellent service to Hungarian applicants in Horizon Europe. #HorizonEurope #ResearchandInnovation #EUFunding #NCPNetwork

Last week, our colleague Kitti Teveli from the NCP Hungary - Horizon Europe team spent a few inspiring days in Reykjavík, attending the NCP4Missions General Assembly hosted by Rannís - The Icelandic Centre for Research. It was a great opportunity to meet partners, exchange experiences, review progress, and plan the next steps in strengthening the Mission NCP network across Europe. #HorizonEurope #EUMissions #ResearchandInnovation #EUFunding #NCPNetwork

🌍 NCP4IndustryPlus Kick-off Meeting – RECAP 🚀 Great energy and collaboration at the kick-off meeting of #NCP4IndustryPlus in Brussels (8–9 October), where our Cluster 4 #NCP Máté Schultheisz participated on behalf of NKFI Hivatal - Nemzeti Kutatási, Fejlesztési és Innovációs Hivatal (NRDIO). Over the two days, Cluster 4 NCPs came together for productive sessions, insightful discussions on industrial research, support to applicants, and an engaging partnership roundtable. The event covered key updates on the project structure, deliverables, and work packages, and introduced both new and returning partners with the next project meeting planned for March 2026. As part of a #workpackage, NKFI Hivatal - Nemzeti Kutatási, Fejlesztési és Innovációs Hivatal (NRDIO) will lead activities related to trainings, webinars, and sneak peek sessions, contributing to stronger applicant support under #HorizonEurope Cluster 4 – Industry. 👏 The collaboration spirit was clear, we’re ready to strengthen European support for industrial innovation together! #HorizonEurope #Industry #NCPs #Research #Innovation #EuropeanCommission #Cluster4 #IndustrialResearch #Digitalisation #Sustainability

Last week, Kitti Teveli, our colleague from the NCP Hungary - Horizon Europe team, spent a few exciting days in Reykjavík, attending this year’s NCP4Missions General Assembly! It was truly inspiring to meet the partners, exchange experiences, and brainstorm together on how to make our joint efforts even more effective. The NCP4Missions project aims to support the implementation of the EU Missions by strengthening the work of NCPs, promoting knowledge exchange and collaboration in areas such as climate change, soil protection, health, ocean protection, and smart and sustainable cities. We are proud that NKFI Hivatal - Nemzeti Kutatási, Fejlesztési és Innovációs Hivatal (NRDIO) is part of this international collaboration, which provides an excellent opportunity for Hungarian researchers to engage even more closely with the missions of the Horizon Europe programme. #NCP4Missions #EUmissions #HorizonEurope #Innovation #Research #NKFIH #Reykjavik #Iceland

🙌 Thank you to Ewa Kocinska-Lange and Roxana N. EIC - European Innovation Council for joining our HorizontPéntek10 webinar hosted by Noémi Genzler NCP Hungary - Horizon Europe #EIC #NCP and for sharing key insights on the EIC Pre-Accelerator 2025 Call! 👉 Your contribution helps Hungarian applicants prepare better for the EIC Pre-Accelerator call! 🚀 European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) EIC - European Innovation Council EU Science, Research and Innovation #HorizontPéntek10 #EIC #Widening #HorizonEurope #PreAccelerator #innovation #startups #EuropeanCommission #EuropeanResearch