IP in EU-funded Projects

After a long time in the making, Horizon Europe the European Union’s ninth Framework Programme for Research and Innovation has successfully started this year and the first Calls for Proposals have been launched.

This fact sheet outlines the main IP-related issues that participants in Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) should consider at different stages of their projects. It also explains the specific IP rules of the model grant agreements, along with the content of other agreements commonly used in MSCA

DESCA HE 2.0 is fit for Horizon Europe Research and innovation actions and Innovation actions funded via Horizon Europe Actual Cost Grants and Lump Sum Grants, taking into account the feedback of stakeholders.

Horizon Europe is the European Union’s newest framework programme for research and innovation with a seven-year programme period from 2021 to 2027. As the main instrument for promoting science and technological development in Europe, it has a total budget of €95.5 billion, making it one of the world

Article: What Is New? Central Novelties Related to Research Valorisation in Horizon Europe

Open science is an approach aimed at making scientific research more transparent, accessible and collaborative. This guide aims to help readers navigate this relatively new topic and provide the necessary explanations and guidelines.

This infographic highlights key concepts of “openness” in the EU’s current Framework Programme for Research & Innovation “Horizon Europe”. Understanding the nuances of openness, intellectual property protection, and commercial use is vital for navigating this complex terrain.

With Horizon Europe, the European Commission has stepped up its efforts to monitor and follow up on sound exploitation strategies more systematically and rigorously.

This guide aims to spotlight critical aspects and novelties related to Intellectual Property (IP) management in the context of collaborative research and innovation projects funded under the European Union’s current Framework Programme for Research and Innovation “Horizon Europe” (2021-2027).

Valorising research results and scientific knowledge is key to delivering new solutions that benefit society and economy.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Horizon 2020 is an agreement that defines the framework of the negotiations among the partners of a consortium and that is generally concluded in the very beginning of the negotiations on the involvement in a project, even before submitting a proposal.

Maximising the impact of Horizon 2020 projects through effective communication, dissemination and exploitation activities: This eLearning module clarifies the terminology by illustrating the differences between the three concepts and providing an overview on key practical steps and central aspects r

From finding the right management framework for one’s activity to the question of how to develop a credible strategy focused on the management and exploitation of the research results: This eLearning module addresses different ways to define professional and systematic IP management in Horizon 2020

This eLearning module provides a general description and practical tips on Freedom to Operate (FTO) analysis,. Learn more about the role of FTO in Horizon2020 projects and the SME instrument, including a practical example of how FTO was useful for the company PATEV.

Learn more about the exploitation of IP rights in H2020 projects. This eLearning module focuses on the creation and development of IP rights both during and after the project in order to generate the best possible results.

Excellent science needs effective communication and dissemination. Bringing research and its outcomes to the attention of non-scientific audiences, scientific peers, potential business partners or policymakers fosters collaboration and innovation.

Horizon.2020 is the current EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation with nearly €80 billion of funding available from 2014-2020.

This short animated clip sheds light on the importance of smart IP management in Horizon 2020 giving an impression of how our services can support researchers and SMEs involved in Horizon 2020 projects.