Celebrating 25 Years of Empowering Innovation: An Interview with Gabor Kitley, CEO of Europa Media Group
Celebrating 25 Years of Empowering Innovation: An Interview with Gabor Kitley, CEO of Europa Media Group
As Europa Media Group marks its 25th anniversary in 2025, we sat down with Gabor Kitley, CEO and co-founder, to reflect on the company’s journey.
Coordination and Periodic Reporting 1 (PR1) submission and review meeting preparation – Part 2
Coordination and Periodic Reporting 1 (PR1) submission and review meeting preparation – Part 2

Mastering Periodic Reporting: Essential Steps for Coordinating and Submitting Your PR1

 

Coordination and Periodic Reporting 1 (PR1) submission, the basics – Part 1
Coordination and Periodic Reporting 1 (PR1) submission, the basics – Part 1
Mastering Periodic Reporting: Essential Steps for Coordinating and Submitting Your PR1
Data-driven narratives in EU projects
Data-driven narratives in EU projects

"Overall, data-driven narratives serve as powerful tools for transmitting information, influencing opinions, and driving action thanks to the credibility and persuasive power of data presented in a unique way." 

 

 

Project management: A fine line between democracy and dictatorship
Project management: A fine line between democracy and dictatorship
In the world of project management, finding the right balance between democracy and dictatorship is akin to mastering a delicate art. Project managers are constantly challenged to harness the strengths of both paradigms while avoiding falling into their respective pitfalls. 
Key Steps to Deliver Your First  Design Thinking Workshop
Key Steps to Deliver Your First Design Thinking Workshop

A short intro to a methodology that can help you co-create the solutions your Horizon Europe project needs 

8 tips on stakeholder engagement and event organization - Part 2
8 tips on stakeholder engagement and event organization - Part 2
Engaging stakeholders in various events during your project lifetime can be challenging, but it’s an activity you can’t do without. There’s no one-size-fits-all recipe, however, I can definitely give you a few tips you can take away from my own experience. 
8 tips on stakeholder engagement and event organization - Part 1
8 tips on stakeholder engagement and event organization - Part 1
Engaging stakeholders in various events during your project lifetime can be challenging, but it’s an activity you can’t do without. There’s no one-size-fits-all recipe, however, I can definitely give you a few tips you can take away from my own experience. 
How to deal with deliverable delays and manage changes in task leads?
How to deal with deliverable delays and manage changes in task leads?
What if after the warnings to partners, and evaluating the situation, you concluded you need a drastic change?
5 steps to successfully kick-start your EU project communication activities
5 steps to successfully kick-start your EU project communication activities
Ensuring visibility for your EU-funded project from the early stages is essential for engaging with your target audiences and stakeholders and establishing collaborations. Not to mention it is also a legal obligation under your Grant Agreement. 
How to Plan a Project Meeting for Success in 13 steps
How to Plan a Project Meeting for Success in 13 steps

Planning a project meeting may initially seem overwhelming, but it offers a valuable opportunity to strengthen relationships with partners and drive your project towards success.

With careful preparation and organization, you can ensure that your meeting is productive, engaging, and beneficial for all participants.

Embracing a Fresh Start: Resuming Your Horizon Europe Project After Summer Vacation
Embracing a Fresh Start: Resuming Your Horizon Europe Project After Summer Vacation
As the days grow shorter and summer gradually gives way to the crispy fall, it's time to shift our focus to the exciting challenges that lie ahead and pick up your project where you left off after a well-deserved summer vacation. 
The importance of internal reporting: ensuring timely delivery of periodic reports for Horizon Europe projects
The importance of internal reporting: ensuring timely delivery of periodic reports for Horizon Europe projects
When it comes to Horizon Europe projects, effective project management and monitoring are key to ensuring success. One crucial aspect of this is internal reporting, which plays a vital role in the timely delivery of periodic reports.
Horizon Europe Info Days: How to get the maximum out of them
Horizon Europe Info Days: How to get the maximum out of them

Do you want to learn more about research and innovation funding opportunities in your area of interest?

Then don’t miss the Horizon Europe (HE) Info Days.   

5 FREE Horizon Europe webinars you need to attend
5 FREE Horizon Europe webinars you need to attend

Join us for free this September to leverage your Horizon Europe knowledge

How to prevent deliverable delays and avoid changes in task leads?
How to prevent deliverable delays and avoid changes in task leads?
When dealing with the coordination of a project, you have to be prepared to deal with delays in the work, non-performing partners, and project deviations.
5 cool ideas for eco-friendly and sustainable dissemination materials and merchandise
5 cool ideas for eco-friendly and sustainable dissemination materials and merchandise

Making a greener impact with your EU project

Working with your Project Officer: first steps on establishing an effective everyday relationship
Working with your Project Officer: first steps on establishing an effective everyday relationship

So, congratulations on your winning proposal! Now that you have passed the proposal phase, you will start dealing with the Grant Agreement preparation (GAP) process and hear from your Project Officer (PO) for the first time!

Co-coordination in Horizon Europe projects: How does it work?
Co-coordination in Horizon Europe projects: How does it work?

Are you a part of a Horizon Europe project?

Then you know that coordination is key to its success. But, have you ever wondered who is behind the scenes making sure everything runs smoothly? Meet the co-coordinator, the secret weapon of the project.  

Top 6 tips to build a winning consortium
Top 6 tips to build a winning consortium

Building a consortium is an essential step towards submitting a successful Horizon Europe proposal. It is a challenging process that requires time, effort, and strategic planning. Here are some tips that will increase your chances of assembling a winning consortium. 

Geographical representation in the consortium – Who do you bring on board?
Geographical representation in the consortium – Who do you bring on board?

From Ireland to Bulgaria and from Spain to Finland – who should you bring on board to participate in your consortium and carry out your project idea?

This is a common dilemma of many coordinators and with all those impact changes that Horizon Europe brought about (check them here) – is this element affected as well? 

Project meetings in the post-COVID era: How to make them efficient
Project meetings in the post-COVID era: How to make them efficient

Practical tips to make your hybrid meetings more efficient

How to start the collaboration with your sister project(s)
How to start the collaboration with your sister project(s)
A short guide for communication managers 
Research collaboration vs research cooperation
Research collaboration vs research cooperation
What is the difference between collaboration with EU-funded projects, Other scientific collaboration, and Other scientific cooperation?
Top 5 tips for a new Horizon Europe proposal coordinator
Top 5 tips for a new Horizon Europe proposal coordinator
If you have an excellent idea that corresponds to one of the Horizon Europe topics and you feel confident enough to take the role of the coordinator - this post is for you!
The 5 C’s of event planning
The 5 C’s of event planning

Coordinating EU funded projects requires multiple skills that not seem too obvious. One of those skills needed very often is excelling at event planning.

Tips for having a great Horizon Europe project kick-off meeting: Part II
Tips for having a great Horizon Europe project kick-off meeting: Part II
A list of things to consider when preparing (for) your project's big event - the kick-off meeting.
Tips for having a great Horizon Europe project kick-off meeting
Tips for having a great Horizon Europe project kick-off meeting

An excellent opportunity to give you a list of things to consider when preparing (for) your Horizon Europe kick-off meeting!

Principles to follow when thinking about your Horizon Europe project budget II
Principles to follow when thinking about your Horizon Europe project budget II
In the second part of our Budgeting post series, we go deeper into the issue of what is eligible cost and what is not. 
THE FIRST STEPS ON MY JOURNEY AS A PROJECT MANAGER
Europa Media at the UIIN conference
How to disseminate your Horizon Europe project results
How to disseminate your Horizon Europe project results

Imagine there is a path right next to the main project road. A path that starts together with that road but doesn’t end when the project road ends. This is the path I want you to walk with me through this blogpost.

Dissemination and Communication in Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe: Part II
Dissemination and Communication in Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe: Part II
The EC has recognized that many beneficiaries face challenges of identifing the most appropriate means for disseminating their project results and therefore, there are plenty of tools that help you build the most efficient strategy.
Dissemination and Communication in Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe
Dissemination and Communication in Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe

 How can the European Commission help you raise your profile through several freely accessible communication channels.

Horizon Europe Timesheets – who and what?
Horizon Europe Timesheets – who and what?

Time tracking in Horizon Europe

What Everyone Must Know About the New DESCA Model
What Everyone Must Know About the New DESCA Model
Four Consortium Agreement Key Changes You Need to Be Aware Of
The Hop On Facility in Horizon Europe
The Hop On Facility in Horizon Europe
Integrating participants from Widening countries to ongoing projects
Increase your project’s visibility with the Horizon Results Booster!
Increase your project’s visibility with the Horizon Results Booster!
From communication to dissemination and exploitation of your FP7, H2020 and Horizon Europe project. 
Communication and Dissemination: Horizon Europe novelties
Communication and Dissemination: Horizon Europe novelties
What has changed since Horizon 2020: proposal writing and some extra EC tools to boost your project's impact. 
The European Innovation Council: a New Component of Horizon Europe
The European Innovation Council: a New Component of Horizon Europe
Bringing research to the market to support Europe's innovation potential.
The Consortium Hallow-drama
The Consortium Hallow-drama
Learn from our spine-chilling stories
Carving out some time for Halloween fun
What makes a project memorable for you?
What makes a project memorable for you?
With over 300 proposals and winning projects, let’s see which ones our senior project managers and expert trainers still remember dearly.
Top 5 tips to succeed as a junior EU project manager
Top 5 tips to succeed as a junior EU project manager
The examples and practices around you are gold.
Ups and downs of managing an EU project
Ups and downs of managing an EU project
Advantages and disadvantages of participating in EU projects
Four steps closer to EU project management
Four steps closer to EU project management
Watch 1-hour free webinars about EU project management.
Can target audience be a compass for your EU project?
Can target audience be a compass for your EU project?
Examples from running projects
Can Netflix social media strategy be a successful recipe for your EU project?
A Decade in Project Management – Sharing Personal Experience
The importance of writing good minutes
Horizon 2020 Horror Stories
What skills does a coordinator need to hold (firmly) the reins of a project?
PART II: Myths and Truth about the Additional Remuneration and National Project Reference Rate schemes
A project management toolset for H2020 participants
Horizon 2020 webinar: The coordinator's FAQ
Why and how to ENJOY the hard work on an EU project