From 26–28 May 2025, Prishtina hosted Horizon Europe Week, a three-day event that brought together over 60 researchers, academics, and institutional representatives to advance Kosovo’s participation in Horizon Europe—the EU’s flagship programme for research and innovation. Organized by the SHER Programme, in close cooperation with the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI) and…
The main objective of this grant scheme is to stimulate cooperation and joint project proposals in the frame of Horizon Europe programme between R&I actors from the European Union (EU) and Kosovo. This grant scheme covers parts of the costs of the Kosovan researchers in applying for a Horizon Europe project proposal only and will…
Kosovo NCP invites all interested entities to an exciting opportunity to explore the future of technology at the EU Webinar: IP for Future and Emerging Technologies. This webinar will showcase the application of patent analysis to selected FETs (Future and Emerging Technologies) and their relation to scientific publications. FETs are technologies that have recently transitioned…
As the Horizon Europe Mission Ocean Call deadline approaches in September 2023, potential applicants from Kosovo and elsewhere are encouraged to consider citizen participation requirements in their project proposals. Citizen engagement is a key aspect of the EU Mission: Restore Our Ocean and Waters By 2030 (Mission Ocean), and as such, project proposals must be…
Exciting news for researchers and scientists from Kosovo! As a researcher or scientist from Kosovo, you now have the opportunity to benefit from the JRC’s non-nuclear facilities, which are available to those from EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe. This is an excellent opportunity to gain access to cutting-edge technology and expertise…
The National Contact Points (NCPs) in Kosovo are pleased to inform and encourage researchers and academic staff from universities and research institutes to take advantage of a unique training opportunity offered by the RIINVEST Institute. This training is being provided as part of the Policy Answers Project, which aims to enhance the capacity of researchers…
The European Union has been at the forefront of promoting gender equality plans (GEPs) in research organizations for over a decade. With the launch of Horizon Europe, it has now made GEPs a prerequisite for eligibility. As such, it has become crucial for institutions to adopt GEPs to receive funding for research and innovation projects.…
The document on SSH-flagged topics within Horizon Europe is prepared by TheNet4Society and provides valuable information for prospective applicants seeking funding opportunities within the program. The document offers a comprehensive list of topics with substantial SSH aspects, allowing researchers to easily identify relevant areas for their proposals. Interested parties from Kosovo seeking further information and…
This article provides valuable insights and guidance for researchers and organizations in Kosovo who are interested in applying for funding under Horizon Europe. By carefully following the tips and recommendations provided in this article, researchers and organisations in Kosovo can increase their chances of successfully securing funding under Horizon Europe. From familiarising themselves with the…
In the scope of support to enhancing Kosovo’s research capacities and participation in Horizon Europe, on March 9th, 2022 the first workshop was held to define the containing features of the platform and coordinate the National Contact Points) NCP’s involvement in the process. Development of the Kosovo NCP Platform supports Ministry of Education, Science and Technology…