The No. 1 capacity building platform for doubling your success in Horizon Europe
Designed for universities, research institutes, SMEs, and innovators — OpenCosmos gives you expert support, training, tools, and a growing network to double your success in EU research funding.
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Top Research & Innovation Funding Support anytime for your whole organisation
Imagine This for Your Entire Organisation:
As an OpenCosmos Member, every individual in your organisation can independently access an entire ecosystem of high-value support — without requiring your ongoing involvement.
Unlimited Access to Learning & Coaching
40+ On-Demand eCourses
Immediate access to recorded sessions covering Horizon Europe, EIC, MSCA, and Erasmus+ — updated regularly.
All Live Courses Included
Attend real-time Zoom trainings or physical workshops — no extra cost.
Live Q&A Coaching Sessions
Monthly interactive calls to clarify doubts, refine strategies, and build mastery over the European funding landscape.
In-House Customized Trainings
Upon request, we deliver exclusive trainings tailored to your team’s specific needs and strategic priorities.
Proposal Development & Evaluation
Proposal Evaluations by Experts
Our expert reviewers — including long-standing EC evaluators — assess the final draft of your Horizon Europe application to identify gaps, strengthen weak points, and align your content with what evaluators actually look for.
Full Proposal Co-Creation via Proposal Lab
Through the OpenCosmos Proposal Lab, we work collaboratively with your team to co-develop competitive proposals for Horizon Europe and related EU programmes. Whether you're a coordinator or a partner, our structured approach helps you build a strong concept, shape the right consortium, and deliver a compelling application — all with strategic depth and hands-on support with:
- Strategic Guidance from Day One
- Consortium Design & Summary Crafting
- Writing Support for All Sections
- Sustainability & Impact Planning
- Final Pre-Evaluation
Strategic Networking & Collaboration
AI-Powered Matchmaking
The OpenCosmos Matchmaking Platform connects innovators, researchers, SMEs, and startups with the most relevant collaborators across Europe — using AI-powered intelligence, quality filters, and sector-specific insights.
Proposal Lab
Proposals developed through the OpenCosmos Proposal Lab often evolve into real consortium opportunities. Our team actively includes OpenCosmos members as partners in these proposals — when their expertise and profile match the project needs.
Community Knowledge Exchange
Engage with top researchers and innovators from other member organisations: share challenges, insights, and collaboration ideas.
Whether you're building a Horizon Europe consortium or seeking strategic partners for future funding calls, our platform is the most efficient and effective way to expand your network with purpose.
Business & Innovation Growth
Accelerator Support
At OpenCosmos, we empower SMEs, start-ups, spin-offs, and innovative companies to secure funding and accelerate the commercialisation and scale-up of their breakthrough solutions.
Through the OpenCosmos Virtual Accelerator, members gain access to:
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Specialised training courses on EU funding, innovation exploitation, and investor readiness
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Exclusive tools and resources for fundraising, IP, financials, and go-to-market strategy
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AI-powered matchmaking with potential partners, investors, and clients across Europe
Whether you're preparing for an EIC Accelerator proposal, exploring market opportunities, or seeking early-stage investors, OpenCosmos offers the expert support and curated ecosystem to help you succeed.
Once your organisation becomes a member
- Your team can sign up directly to the platform and access all services — no admin bottlenecks or extra steps.
- Your entire team gains direct access to expert support, ready-to-use tools, high-impact trainings, and a growing ecosystem of partners
- You’ll receive reports on service usage and engagement from your organisation.













