Hop-on Facility 2026: Onboarding Widening Partners with Success

Live Webinar · 9 July 2026

EUR 30 million in funding. Around 60 grants expected. Deadline: 24 September 2026.

Most Horizon Europe coordinators do not realise they can expand an existing consortium without submitting a completely new proposal.

The Hop-on Facility allows running Horizon Europe projects to add a partner from a Widening country through a short application process — creating opportunities for universities, SMEs, and research organisations to join already funded consortia.

This practical 90-minute webinar explains how the mechanism works, who is eligible, how the budget transfer process operates, and how Widening partners can successfully approach consortium coordinators.

Whether you are coordinating an active Horizon Europe project or looking to join one, this session will show you how to position yourself strategically before the September deadline.

Webinar Details

Date: Thursday, 9 July 2026
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 CET
Format: Live Zoom + 14-day recording access
Price: EUR 50

Reserve Your Seat — EUR 50

Why Attend

The Hop-on Facility remains one of the least understood opportunities inside Horizon Europe.

Many coordinators never use it. Many eligible Widening organisations never realise they can participate in funded projects without preparing a full consortium proposal.

This webinar explains:

• How Hop-on eligibility works

• Which projects and organisations qualify

• How budget transfers and onboarding function

• How to approach coordinators effectively

• What evaluators expect in the short application

You will leave with a clearer understanding of how to enter or expand Horizon Europe participation through an already funded consortium.

What You Will Walk Away With

1. Learn How to Convince Coordinators to Bring You Into a Consortium

Understand what coordinators look for when considering a new Widening partner.

2. Clarify Eligibility Rules

See which organisations can join through Hop-on, which projects qualify, and how the mechanism is assessed.

3. Identify Running Consortia Open to Hop-on Requests

Learn how to locate active Horizon Europe projects that may be suitable for onboarding new partners.

4. Understand the Onboarding and Budget Process

Gain insight into the typical 4-week onboarding workflow, budget allocation, and administrative requirements.

Who Runs the Webinar

Nikolaos Floratos

EU funding consultant since 2002 and European Commission evaluator with more than 20 years of experience across Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe, and EIC programmes.

• 50,000+ researchers and innovation actors trained

• Experience across 45+ countries

• Extensive Horizon Europe evaluation and proposal-coaching background

Who Should Attend

This webinar is designed for:

• Coordinators of active Horizon Europe projects

• Universities in Widening countries

• SMEs seeking Horizon Europe participation

• Research organisations and innovation offices

• Grant managers and consortium administrators

• Newcomers looking to join funded EU projects

Included with Your Registration

Your EUR 50 registration includes:

• Live webinar access

• 14-day webinar recording

• Q&A session

• EUR 50 discount toward the Hop-on Bootcamp

Next Step: Hop-on Bootcamp · 17 July 2026

A 3.5-hour live workshop designed for both consortium coordinators and Widening newcomers.

Includes:

• Partner-positioning strategy

• Coordinator outreach guidance

• Application brief development

• Support-letter preparation

• Administrative and budget-planning support

• In-depth evaluation before submission

Webinar participants receive EUR 50 off the EUR 350 follow-up course.

Frequently Asked Questions

I cannot attend live. Will I receive the recording?

Yes. The recording is sent within 24 hours and remains available for 14 days.

Is this only for first-time applicants?

No. Organisations with previous Horizon Europe experience also benefit. Most unsuccessful applications fail because of positioning and consortium strategy rather than technical quality.

Can the EUR 50 webinar fee be applied to the bootcamp?

Yes. Attendees receive a EUR 50 discount code for the follow-up course.

Questions?

Email: nf@cyberall-access.com