OpenCosmos - The club of successful actors in Horizon Europe

Win more EU research funding with support from real EC evaluators
OpenCosmos: the membership club for universities, research institutes and SMEs in Horizon Europe.

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One annual membership gives everyone in your organisation,researchers, innovators and staff, training, live coaching, proposal-building support and pre-evaluation by a real EC expert. The result: 1–2 extra funded projects every year.

Proven results for OpenCosmos members

Funding Awarded

More than
€158M Funding awarded
via OpenCosmos Proposal Lab and external evaluations

Cost Savings

More than
€5.8M saved annually
via our virtual research support office services

Time savings

25,000 hours saved annually
via our research support services

What OpenCosmos does in under 3 minutes

Trusted by 40+ universities, research institutes and companies across Europe

Universities & Research Institutes

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Everything your organisation needs to win EU funding

With one membership, every researcher and staff member gets direct access to training, coaching and expert support — with no admin effort from you.

LEARN

On-Demand eCourses

Recorded courses on Horizon Europe, EIC, MSCA and Erasmus+ — available anytime, updated regularly.

All Live Courses 

Join live Zoom trainings or in-person workshops at no extra cost.

Live Q&A Coaching Sessions

Bring your questions to monthly live calls with our experts and sharpen your funding strategy.

In-House Customized Trainings

Trainings tailored to your team's needs and priorities, on request.

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Proposal Evaluations by Experts
Our reviewers — including long-standing EC evaluators — assess your final draft, spot the gaps and strengthen weak points so your proposal matches what evaluators look for.

Proposal Co-Creation (Proposal Lab)

We co-develop competitive Horizon Europe proposals with your team, whether you are coordinator or partner — at no extra cost to you:

  • Strategic Guidance from Day One

  • Consortium Design & Summary Crafting

  • Writing Support for All Sections

  • Sustainability & Impact Planning

  • Final Pre-Evaluation

CONNECT

AI-Powered Matchmaking

Our AI-powered platform connects you with the most relevant researchers, SMEs and startups across Europe for your next consortium.

Join Proposals as a Partner

Many Proposal Lab projects grow into real consortia — and we actively invite OpenCosmos members as partners when their expertise fits.

Community Knowledge Exchange

Share challenges, insights and collaboration ideas with researchers and innovators from other member organisations.

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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.

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OpenCosmos Virtual Accelerator — for SMEs & Startups

We help SMEs, start-ups and spin-offs secure EU funding and scale their innovations.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can benefit from an OpenCosmos membership?

OpenCosmos offers an unlimited institutional membership model designed for organizations. This means your entire organization, including staff, researchers, and academics, receives full access to the ecosystem, live courses, and support services through a single annual fee.

How does OpenCosmos help with Horizon Europe and Erasmus+ proposals?

We provide a complete pre-award to post-award support system. This includes expert pre-submission evaluations by former EC evaluators, collaborative workspaces in the Proposal Lab, and strategic guidance to ensure projects are competitive and aligned with specific EU quality criteria.

What is the OpenCosmos AI-powered matchmaking platform?

The matchmaking platform uses advanced AI to connect researchers and organizations. It identifies high-value partners to strengthen proposals or connects members with proposal initiators seeking expert collaborators for Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, and Digital Europe projects.

Does OpenCosmos support SMEs, startups, and spinoffs?

Yes. Through specialized Accelerator services, OpenCosmos provides the specific tools, specialized courses, and matchmaking support that SMEs and startups need to secure funding and scale their innovations within the European ecosystem.

Are the OpenCosmos training courses certified?

Yes. Members have year-round access to live courses and an extensive recorded library covering grant writing and project management. Upon completion of any course, participants receive a Certificate of Completion to validate their expertise.

How do I get free expert support for my proposal?

If three or more OpenCosmos members are involved in a single proposal, our consultancy team provides free expert support to guide you through the full proposal development process.

How membership works

  • our team signs up directly — no admin bottlenecks.

  • Everyone gets instant access to training, tools, expert support and our partner network.

  • You receive regular reports on your team's usage and engagement.

Expertise & Training

HorizonEurope.guru is your premier partner for Horizon Europe Training, Consultancy, and Proposal Writing. We offer specialized ERC, MSCA, and EIC expert support, including MSCA postdoctoral fellowship and ERC grant writing strategies. Led by Nikolaos Floratos, an EC expert evaluator since 2003, our Horizon Europe proposal writing course and EU grant writing training help universities and SMEs navigate the Horizon Europe work programme 2026, eligibility requirements, and Cluster 4 digital industry calls.

Results & Performance

As the leading EU research funding support platform, our OpenCosmos membership and Funding Expert Academy methodologies have secured over €158M in awarded funding for our members. We save organizations an estimated 25,000 staff-hours annually through AI tools for EU grant proposal writing, lump sum proposal guides, and pre-evaluation expert review services that significantly increase proposal scores.

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