Are you looking for a partner in the upcoming Horizon Europe Cluster 2: Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society calls?
InterTradeIreland, in partnership with the Irish National Contact Point Network and the Northern Ireland Contact Point Network for Horizon Europe along with Research Ireland / Taighde Éireann, is hosting an information and brokerage event to promote north/south collaboration on the 2025 Cluster 2 call. The event will take place at the Research Ireland offices, Three Park Place, Hatch Street Upper, Dublin 2 on Tuesday, 20th May.Cluster 2 aims to strengthen European democratic values, including the rule of law and fundamental rights, safeguard cultural heritage, and promote socio-economic transformations that foster inclusion and growth. Cluster 2 is open to and suitable for all types of organisation, including universities and libraries, charities, SMEs and creative industries, galleries & museums, civil society organisations and more.
This in-person event offers a valuable opportunity for researchers from Ireland and Northern Ireland to learn more about the upcoming calls. It will include the chance to pitch areas of interest and expertise, and to network with potential partners and coordinators from a variety of subject disciplines and sectors. With three years remaining in the Horizon Europe programme, this event is a great opportunity to build relationships and future consortia.
Agenda
- 10:30am – Registration, tea and coffee
- 11:00am – Welcome and introductions
- 11:10am – Presentation on prior successes in Cluster 2 topics
- 11:25am – Overview of the upcoming Cluster 2 calls
- 11:45am – Tips for writing a successful application / How to find a partner or coordinator
- 12:00pm – Irish NCP / NI Contact Point financial supports
- 12:10pm – InterTradeIreland Travel and Subsistence Vouchers
- 12:15pm – 3-minute pitches on research interests/expertise*
- 1:00pm – Information session ends followed by lunch
- 1:30pm – Networking / Matchmaking sessions
- 3:00pm – Event close
By registering for this event, you agree to your name, organisation, and contact details being shared with our event partners.
* Attendees will have the opportunity to complete a one-page pitch after registration. Please note: shortlisting may apply to select the most relevant potential partners/coordinators to present at the event.
