Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | 17:30 – 20:30 (UTC +3:00) 

EU Programmes Academy for Newcomers

A beginner’s guide to navigating EU funding opportunities and writing successful proposals.
This introductory seminar is designed for individuals and organizations looking to explore EU funding for the first time. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the funding landscape, learn how to identify suitable calls, and discover the essential elements of a winning proposal. No prior experience is required—just curiosity and motivation to get started. 
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Synchronous Learning
  • Full Access
  • Language: English
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Course Description

"EU Programmes Academy for Newcomers" is a fast-paced, hands-on seminar that guides participants through the very first steps of engaging with European Union grants. Tailored for beginners, this course offers an overview of the most relevant EU programmes (such as Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, Interreg, and EU4Health), practical tools for identifying funding opportunities, and expert advice on turning an idea into a compelling project proposal. You’ll also learn how to find partners, avoid common pitfalls, and confidently take your first steps in the EU funding ecosystem. The course combines live demonstrations, expert tips, and interactive Q&A, ensuring a dynamic and supportive learning experience.

By joining this seminar, you gain access not only to knowledge — but to a growing network of professionals in the EU project ecosystem. 

Please note: this training will be delivered in English. 

About the course

What's included?

  • Live instructor-led session 
  • Access to all presentation materials 
  • Practical frameworks and tools 
  • Interactive discussions and Q&A 
  • Certificate of completion

What will you learn?

  • Get the latest updates, tips, and insider strategies: Stay ahead with expert insights into current evaluation practices, regulatory shifts, and evolving EU priorities. Walk away with practical tips that can improve the competitiveness of your next proposalUnderstand the structure and goals of the EU funding ecosystem: Explore key programmes like Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe, their thematic priorities, and the types of actions they support.
  • Map and Evaluate funding opportunities effectively: Learn how to identify calls aligned with your mission, decode the language of work programmes, and assess whether a call fits your organization’s goals.
  • Shape your Proposals for greater impact: Move from concept to submission with precision. Learn how to frame your impact, build a coherent action plan, design a smart budget, and meet evaluation criteria head-on — with examples from real, successful projects.
  • Build your Consortium and expand international collaboration: Master the art of forming strong, credible partnerships. Understand what makes a winning consortium, how to manage partner expectations, and how to coordinate effectively in international collaborations.
  • Get the latest updates, tips, and insider strategies: Stay ahead with expert insights into current evaluation practices, regulatory shifts, and evolving EU priorities. Walk away with practical tips that can improve the competitiveness of your next proposal

Who is it addressed to?

  • Project and funding officers in the public sector or municipalities
  • Staff from NGOs, universities, and research institutes
  • Professionals involved in project development or fundraising
  • Those looking to build their capacity in EU project planning and design
  • Anyone aiming to develop a more strategic, impactful approach to European funding

Course Requirements

  • No specific prerequisites required

Who developed the course?

Co-organized with two leading organizations
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Institute of Entrepreneurship Development (iED)

This training is proudly co-organised with the Institute of Entrepreneurship Development (iED), a leading European Centre of Excellence in entrepreneurial support and EU project development. Based in Greece and active across Europe, iED has successfully participated in and coordinated over 300 EU-funded projects, including Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe, COSME, AMIF, and more.

With a strong reputation for empowering organizations through capacity-building and strategic proposal writing, iED brings hands-on expertise, tested methodologies, and real-world experience into this training.

By joining this seminar, you gain access not only to knowledge — but to a growing network of professionals in the EU project ecosystem.

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Eucalls.net

Eucalls.net is a smart, all‑in‑one platform designed to streamline access to European Union funding. It empowers users—including SMEs, NGOs, startups, research centres, universities, and consultants—to discover the latest EU calls across major programmes (such as Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, LIFE, CEF, AMIF, and more), with personalized recommendations tailored to their expertise and funding goals. Users can build valuable partnerships through a vast, verified network of EU project partners by browsing, connecting, and messaging potential collaborators directly. The platform’s “Ideas Directory” allows users to manage project concepts, share drafts, attract partner interest, and form consortia around specific calls. Additional features such as bookmarks, call matching, favourite lists, deadline alerts, and profile-based partner suggestions help users stay organized and act efficiently. With flexible plans—from Free to Tailored—Eucalls.net also offers premium features like featured profile listings, PIC support, and priority consortium placement. With constantly updated call listings and intelligent partner-matching tools, Eucalls.net helps users act faster, build stronger consortia, and confidently pursue EU funding opportunities.