OpenCosmos - Your single platform for success in European Research Programmes such as Horizon Europe

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.

Step-by-step building an Horizon Europe Proposal

Proposal Development & Evaluation

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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.

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Continuous Funding Intelligence

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Monthly Funding Digest

Stay ahead with a handpicked selection of 400+ EU and international funding opportunities — updated every month.

From startup acceleration calls to fellowships, EIC schemes, and innovation-driven programmes, everything is curated, categorized, and delivered in one place.

Whether you’re an SME, a researcher, or a tech transfer office — we've got the right calls for you.

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:

  • Specialised training courses on EU funding, innovation exploitation, and investor readiness

  • Exclusive tools and resources for fundraising, IP, financials, and go-to-market strategy

  • 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.

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  • Funding Expert Academy (Tool of Key Innovations Cyprus Ltd)

    “The trainings are superb and the feedback for improving our Horizon Europe application was very helpful!”

  • Funding Expert Academy (Tool of Key Innovations Cyprus Ltd)

    “I love the monthly live Q&A sessions. Very helpful advice and tips”

  • Funding Expert Academy (Tool of Key Innovations Cyprus Ltd)

    “The immediate access at any time to the wide list of eCourses based on live recordings was so important for my busy schedule. I learn so many new things at my own pace.”

  • Funding Expert Academy (Tool of Key Innovations Cyprus Ltd)

    “What is really amazing with OpenCosmos is that made me believe in myself and become successful in highly competitive research programmes such as Horizon Europe. I was so afraid to explore Horizon Europe before OpenCosmos support.”

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.