The Horizon Europe Cluster 3 matchmaking event, hosted by Crowdhelix at the University of Greenwich was an excellent opportunity for Canadian researchers just getting to know the European funding framework. It was useful to connect with relevant collaborators across the European civil security ecosystem. I learned more about collaborating, developing proposals, and participating as a Canadian researcher interested in Horizon Europe.

I found ReviewIQ really helpful for making my proposal much more powerful and focused. It helped me clarify my submission and tighten the overall structure of the text. Even though my proposal was not ultimately funded, I felt that the quality of my application improved significantly!

Following our engagement in Crowdhelix's recent matchmaking events, the University of Venice was able to join up to 6 proposals across 2025. Venice based researchers were able to participate as both consortium partners and leaders. We're looking forward to seeing the outcomes of these proposals as they emerge. Crowdhelix's team also helped to fill gaps in the consortia as needed. They've been a valuable resource as we look to expand our portfolio of funded projects across 2026.

"Connections made at one of Crowdhelix's 2025 Horizon Europe matchmaking events directly led to the ACU joining a consortium for HORIZON-CL5-2025-03-D1-07: Implementing the climate action pillar of the EU-AU partnership on Climate Change and Sustainable Energy. A proposal was successfully submitted in September, 2025 that includes the ACU as a work package leader. Crowdhelix's events have been a powerful tool for creating new and diverse networks for the ACU to build upon. We look forward to future connections and submission of this kind."

"Crowdhelix's matchmaking events have proven to be very meaningful to me as a consortium coordinator. I would not have been able to find the partners I need without their Horizon Europe Cluster 2 session in London this Summer. As a result of this international session, we'll be submitting a proposal for an upcoming CL2 deadline in 2026."

“Crowdhelix has been genuinely useful for us at UCLan Cyprus. The topic-focused Helix Communities make it easy to find credible partners for Horizon Europe calls, and the platform’s alerts help us catch relevant opportunities early. Through Crowdhelix I’ve connected with strong consortia leads, expanded my network beyond Cyprus, and progressed several proposal ideas that would have been hard to assemble otherwise. Overall, it’s a high-value channel for collaboration and visibility for our research strengths.”

"As part of a Crowdhelix supported Horizon Europe event in May, 2024 in Zagreb, Croatia, I was able to connect with a number of international partners that led to the formation of the BTL-COP consortium. Led by the University of Greenwich, this Horizon Europe CL3 proposal focuses on building trust, in-depth knowledge-sharing, and leadership in community policing to tackle poverty-related crime to develop safer neighbourhoods in UK and EU communities. This proposal was funded in the Spring of 2025. We are most grateful for the ongoing support of Crowdhelix."

"Thank you Crowdhelix team for hosting the Circular Economy & Materials Matchmaking Event in Barcelona. As a first time attendee representing the Carbon to Metal Coating Institute, at Queen's University in Canada, I had the opportunity to initiate the formation of a consortium with partners with successful experience in HE Pillar 2. Crowdhelix goes beyond expectations by ensuring they connect you to partners that will meet your needs. The agenda is compact and effective, allowing everyone to openly share ideas and build proposals. I look forward to working with the new collaboration formed!"

"Following a post on the Crowdhelix platform over last summer, we received a great number of responses and successfully identified partners for a WIDERA proposal focusing on women in science, highlighting the importance of gender equity in research and innovation."