Crowdhelix & New Associations
Fast track your Horizon Europe collaboration ambitions
Horizon Europe is a game-changing opportunity for universities and businesses in newly associated regions. Learn how Crowdhelix can help connect you to strong networks, vital training, targeted funding opportunities and trusted partnerships.
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New to Horizon Europe?
What does Horizon Europe association mean?
Entities from non-EU countries that have signed an association agreement with Horizon Europe (such as the UK, Norway, Egypt, Canada, New Zealand etc) are treated like EU Member States. They can fully participate and are eligible for EU funding in Pillar 2 calls.
/ funding
Only those with association agreements are treated like EU countries for funding and consortium rules. Other non-EU countries can join, but with funding and participation restrictions.
/ Participation
Allows researchers, businesses, and other organizations from non-EU countries to participate in the programme on equal footing with EU member states, including access to funding and collaboration opportunities.
/ collaboration
Associated regional entities can bid for Horizon Europe funding, lead projects, and collaborate with European partners. Sometimes this is specific to one pillar of Horizon Europe.
Pillar 2 participation key advantages
Equal Participation Rights
Entities from Associated Countries participate on equal terms with EU Member States. They can join and lead collaborative projects and count toward the minimum consortium requirements.
Eligibility for Direct EU Funding
Associated Country organizations are automatically eligible for EU funding in Pillar 2, instead of relying on ad-hoc national or self-funding.
Influence on Programme Development
Associated Countries have the opportunity to help shape the strategic direction, objectives, and priorities of Horizon Europe, particularly through input to work programmes and partnership governance.
Broader Collaboration and Networking
Association allows access to a wide European network, enhances collaboration with leading research institutions, and fosters international knowledge exchange.
Leadership Opportunities
Institutions from Associated Countries can coordinate and lead consortia, not just participate as secondary partners, giving them greater scientific and organizational influence in projects.
Simplified Administrative Process
Applying for funding and joining projects is simpler and more streamlined compared to non-associated third countries, as Associated Country organizations follow the same processes as EU Member States.
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Security
Associated Countries benefit from the same IPR arrangements as EU partners, which is crucial for sharing and commercialization of research outcomes.
Access to Pillar 2’s Strategic Partnerships
Associated Countries can fully engage in multi-country, high-impact partnerships and EU Missions, amplifying their scientific and social contribution to key policy areas (e.g Green Deal, health, digital transformation).
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Newly Associated Countries for 2025
Canada
Switzerland
Egypt
South Korea
New Zealand
Do you represent an organisation located in a newly associated region to Horizon Europe? We can help you reach the right experts and partners by plugging you into our ready made network.
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New Associations Success With Crowdhelix
How Crowdhelix can help you?
Crowdhelix provides a trusted global network, powerful collaboration platform, and expert support designed to plug you into existing, ready-made networks.
A Global Network
A trusted global network of over 500 organistions including universities, businesses, cutting edge startups, industry experts and research centres.
Matchmaking Platform
A Machine learning driven matchmaking platform with more than 50 collaboration focused “Helix” communities designed to facilitate partnerships and drive impact at the global level.
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Global Events
Matchmaking, impact and training events and webinars focused on consortia building, upskilling and knowledge transfer that goes beyond borders.
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Dedicated Account Management
Crowdhelix members benefit from training and guidance from Crowdhelix’s account management team to help you identify partners, connect with consortia, establish KPIs, identify opportunities to collaborate, understand calls and more.
Guidance and training
Receive guidance from Crowdhelix’s dedicated impact and account managers, assigned to your organisation for training and enhanced connectivity.
Access to research funding
Through our partnership with Idox’s ResearchConnect, Crowdhelix members can gain direct access to one of the world’s leading research funding platforms. This powerful tool lets you: discover opportunities fast, stay ahead of deadlines, receive real-time alerts, and target the right calls.
Useful Videos
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Framework Programme 10 and the future of the European Research Area
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A Deep Dive into the Inner Evaluation Process of Collaborative Horizon Europe Projects
Our Success In Numbers
Founded
2011
When was Crowdhelix founded
Experts
19,300+
Experts using Crowdhelix
Opportunities
3,000+
Research opportunities published
Organisations
500+
Number of member organisations
Funded
€11.79 Bn
Funding secured by members
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