Horizon Europe Grant Analysis ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian research institutions (universities, colleges, research centers) - Canadian businesses engaged in research and innovation - Non-profit organizations with research capabilities - Public sector research organizations - Individual researchers affiliated with eligible Canadian institutions - Organizations must be legally established in Canada or have a Canadian presence - Entities must demonstrate capacity to collaborate internationally ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Size: Varies by project and call (typically €100,000 to €5+ million depending on project scope) - Funding Structure: Non-repayable grants (not loans) - Co-funding Requirements: Typically 25-50% co-funding required from applicants or partner institutions - Budget Support: Direct and indirect costs covered - Reimbursement Model: Actual costs incurred (for most programs) - Currency: Funding provided in Euros; exchange rate at time of contract applies ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Research & Development activities (salaries, equipment, materials) - Personnel costs (researchers, technical staff, project management) - Subcontracting (to specialized service providers) - Equipment and infrastructure purchases - Travel and mobility costs for researchers - Dissemination and exploitation of results (publications, conferences, patents) - Management and administrative costs (limited percentage) - International collaboration activities - Training and capacity building - Data management and open science initiatives ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Application Process: Competitive; requires submission through official Horizon Europe portals - Project Duration: Typically 2-5 years depending on call - Reporting Requirements: Mid-term and final reports mandatory; regular progress monitoring - Performance Milestones: Must achieve defined deliverables and objectives outlined in grant agreement - Open Science Mandate: Results must be made publicly accessible; open data requirements apply - Audit Rights: European Commission retains right to audit projects and recover funds if conditions violated - Conflict of Interest: Full disclosure required; conflicts