Horizon Europe Roadshow: Information, Networking and Collaboration for Success - Scotland

About the event

Unlock the potential of Horizon Europe, the world’s largest collaborative research programme, with a funding pool exceeding £80bn over 7 years. It is aimed at driving research excellence, fostering innovation and tackling global challenges through collaborative projects and funding opportunities.

The University of Glasgow, in collaboration with Scottish Enterprise, Innovate UK, the Scottish Government, and the Department for Science Innovation and Technology (DSIT) are putting on an exciting in-person networking and information event to promote the collaborative research and innovation opportunities that Horizon Europe has to offer. Discover how Horizon Europe has transformed ideas into successful projects across various sectors, and how yours could be next.

Featuring speakers from across government, academia and industry, this event will highlight the importance of Horizon Europe to both the public and private sectors while showcasing firsthand experiences from those who have been through the process.

Who should attend?

This event is aimed at all innovators, researchers and entrepreneurs looking to elevate their projects with Horizon Europe funding and collaborative opportunities.

Why should you attend?

Meet leading experts from government, academia, and industry to discover how Horizon Europe is transforming research and innovation across various sectors. Learn from those who have successfully navigated the program, and see how you can too.

The event will offer you the opportunity to:

• Engage with Horizon Europe experts, and get first-hand information
• Ask direct questions to the UK National Contact Points in breakout sessions
• Connect and share your ideas with potential partners via networking
• Learn the most up to date news on Horizon Europe

We will follow-up with further dedicated activities and events to continue directly engaging with our European stakeholder audience.

Reserve your spot now so you don’t miss this exciting event! We look forward to seeing you in-person.

Draft agenda (subject to change)

9:30am for 10:00am start
Registration

10:00am to 10:20am
Welcome address and introduction 

10:20am to 11:05am
An introduction to Horizon Europe and the support available

11:05am to 11:25am
Networking refreshment break

11:25am to 12:10pm
Insights on best practice

12:10pm to 13:10pm

Lunch

13:10pm to 14:10pm

UK National Contact Point sessions

• Cluster 1 Health: Jo Frost, UK NCP, Innovate UK
• Cluster 2 Culture:
• Cluster 3 Civil Security: Zale Johnson, UK NCP, Innovate UK
• Cluster 4 Industry: Anshumaan Ayyangar, UK NCP, Innovate UK
• Cluster 4 Digital: Craig Sharp, UK NCP, Innovate UK
• Cluster 5 Energy: Conall McGinley, UK NCP, Innovate UK
• Cluster 5 Mobility: Louise Mothersole, UK NCP, Innovate UK
• EIC: Claire Griffin, UK NCP, Innovate UK
• Pillar 1: Jon Brookes, UKRO

14:10pm to 15:10pm
Networking breakout sessions

15:10pm to 16:05pm
How to put best foot forward, hints and tips

Louise Mothersole, UK NCP, Innovate UK

• Proposal hints and tips / writing
• How to form a consortium
• Pillar specific sessions with evaluators
• Q&A session

16:05pm to 16:15pm
Closing remarks