Hop-on Facility Success — 86 Projects to Join

Live Webinar · 24 June 2026

86 funded Horizon Europe projects are currently eligible to add a new Widening-country partner.

Most universities, research institutes and SMEs in Widening countries spend months preparing full proposals when they could join an already funded consortium through the Hop-on Facility.

The problem is not eligibility.

The problem is knowing which projects fit, how to assess your chances, and how to approach coordinators in a way that gets a response.

This practical 60-minute webinar shows you exactly how to do that.

By the end of the session, you will know how to identify suitable projects, verify your eligibility, understand what evaluators look for, and make first contact with coordinators running funded Horizon Europe projects.

No prior Hop-on experience required.

Webinar Details

Date: Wednesday, 24 June 2026
Time: 10:00–11:00 CET
Format: Live Zoom + Recording
Price: EUR 50

Reserve My Seat — EUR 50

Why Attend

There are currently 86 funded projects eligible for Hop-on participation.

Many Widening-country organisations never apply because they assume:

• The process is complicated
• Coordinators are not interested
• They need existing consortium contacts
• The opportunity is highly competitive

Most of these assumptions are wrong.

Hop-on was specifically designed to bring new Widening-country organisations into funded Horizon Europe projects.

This session shows you:

• Which projects are available right now
• Whether your organisation qualifies
• How coordinators decide who to bring on board
• How the evaluation process works
• What first contact messages actually get replies

You leave with a practical action plan rather than general information.

What You Will Learn

1. What the Hop-on Facility Actually Is

Understand the purpose of the scheme, why it exists, who it was designed for, and why the current call represents a significant opportunity for Widening-country organisations.

2. How to Check Eligibility in Minutes

Learn the key eligibility rules including:

• Eligible Widening countries
• Associated Countries and Outermost Regions
• Project eligibility requirements
• RIA-only restrictions
• Timing requirements
• Consortium limitations

By the end of this section you will know whether your organisation can participate.

3. How to Find the Right Project Among the 86 Eligible Opportunities

Learn how to:

• Navigate the eligible-project list
• Read CORDIS project records
• Analyse work packages
• Identify genuine strategic fit

Including a live walkthrough of real eligible projects.

4. What Evaluators Actually Score

Understand:

• Why the existing project is not re-evaluated
• What "R&I added value" means
• How excellence is assessed
• What makes a strong Hop-on application

This section focuses on the criteria that determine success.

5. How to Convince a Coordinator to Say Yes

Most organisations focus on what they want.

Successful applicants focus on what the coordinator gains.

Learn:

• Why coordinators accept new partners
• When to make contact
• How timing affects success
• The structure of a first outreach message that gets attention

6. Common Myths That Waste Time

Directly from the official guidance and FAQs:

• Page limits explained
• Why "stand-by partner" strategies fail
• Consortium restrictions
• What is and is not reassessed

Avoid mistakes that eliminate applications before they start.

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.

• 50,000+ researchers and innovation actors trained
• Experience across 45+ countries
• Extensive Horizon Europe evaluation and consortium-building experience

Who Should Attend

This webinar is designed for:

• Universities in Widening countries
• Research institutes
• SMEs
• Technology organisations
• Research managers
• Grant offices
• Innovation agencies
• Organisations seeking entry into Horizon Europe consortia

Included with Registration

Your EUR 50 registration includes:

• Live webinar access
• Recording access after the session
• Practical examples and templates
• Live Q&A

Final Session: What Happens Next?

During the final minutes of the webinar, participants will also see:

• What the 8-page Hop-on Part B looks like
• The grant-amendment pathway
• The practical next steps after finding a coordinator

For those who want hands-on support building their own application, a practical workshop will be introduced at the end of the session.

Frequently Asked Questions

I cannot attend live. Will I receive the recording?

Yes. The recording will be sent after the webinar.

Is this suitable for organisations with no Horizon Europe experience?

Yes. The webinar starts from the fundamentals and assumes no previous Hop-on experience.

Will real projects be shown?

Yes. The webinar includes a live walkthrough of eligible projects and demonstrates how to assess project fit.

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

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

Do I need to have a coordinator contact already?

No. One of the core sections focuses specifically on identifying projects and approaching coordinators.

Questions?

Email: nf@cyberall-access.com