Live Events

Our Live Events are designed to help you master EU-funded project development with direct interaction, real-time guidance, and practical insights.

Each live training focuses on critical areas of Horizon Europe, MSCA, ERC, EIC, financial management, project implementation, and proposal development.
You learn directly from expert evaluators and practitioners who guide you step-by-step through real examples, strategies, and proven methods that you can apply immediately to your work.
All sessions include live Q&A, access to the recording, training materials, and a Certificate of Attendance.

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Q: Is the live event recorded?

Yes, the event is fully recorded. All registered participants will receive access to the replay and the presentation materials shortly after the live broadcast, so you can review the content even if you cannot attend every session live.

In which time zone will the live sessions take place?

The live sessions take place during standard business hours, from 09:00 to 17:00 (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) in Athens time (UTC/GMT+3). Participants from other regions should adjust the schedule according to their local time zone.

Will there be a Q&A session?

Yes, every live session includes a dedicated Q&A segment. Participants can ask Nikolaos Floratos questions about their EU funding proposals and receive real-time guidance during the event.

Who is Nikolaos Floratos?

Nikolaos Floratos is the founder of Funding Expert Academy and a renowned expert in EU funding with over 19 years of experience as an expert evaluator for the European Commission.

Is the live event recorded?

Yes, the live event is fully recorded. All registered participants will receive access to the replay and the presentation materials shortly after the broadcast. This allows you to review the content at your convenience, even if you cannot attend every session live.

Strategic Funding Masterclass + Sailing Cruise Experience
18-19 Sept 2026 (Athens)

Course Purpose

Give R&I professionals a two-in-one springboard: squeeze the most out of Horizon Europe’s final 2025-27 calls and line up early wins for the € 175 billion FP10 era that begins in 2028. Day 1 blends a “last-minute opportunity hunt” of Horizon Europe with forward-looking FP10 readiness; Day 2 lets insights ferment naturally on a relaxed Aegean cruise, where conversations are transformed into partnerships.

Learning Objectives :

Spot and prioritize high-value Horizon Europe 2025-27 calls that match your expertise, with emphasis on the programme’s new competitiveness drive and the € 7.2 billion 2025 call pot.
Draft a compliant lump-sum budget (now > 35 % of grants and heading to 50 % by 2027) and avoid common audit flags.
Map your pathway from Horizon Europe to FP10, understanding the four-pillar structure and the proposed € 175 billion budget envelope.
Leverage Widening/ERA instruments and the quality seal to boost success odds
Design a personal FP10 readiness roadmap that locks in people, processes and partners before the programme launches.

Structure in Modules

Day 1 — 18 Sept (09:30 – 17:00 | Athens)

Morning: “Last-Minute Horizon Europe Wins”

Welcome & Funding Landscape (09:30): Why the 2025-27 work-programme pivot to competitiveness is a gift for agile consortia.
Opportunity Radar (10:00): Live walkthrough of cluster dashboards and search tricks to surface late-stage calls in Digital/Industry/Space, Health, Security, Inclusive Societies, Energy and Agrifood. Participants shortlist 1-2 topics each.
Quick-Win Proposal Sprint (11:30): Teams draft a one-pager using the STEP Seal template—ideal for scoring fast under the lighter 2025 rules.

Lunch Panel (13:00): Recent Horizon Europe awardees share how they hacked the two-stage evaluation and blind review pilots.

Afternoon: “Shift Gear to FP10”

FP10 Deep-Dive (14:00): Decode pillars, budgets, simplified rules and the Competitiveness Fund interface.
Change-Readiness Workshop (16:00): Build your FP10 readiness canvas—governance tweaks, skill gaps, partnership wish-list—and get peer feedback.
Wrap-Up (16:45): Capture “first-100-days” commitments that bridge Horizon Europe actions to FP10 prep.

Day 2 — 19 Sept (10:00 – ≈19:30 | “Relax, Sail & Mingle”)

A no-agenda catamaran cruise through Aegina, Moni and Agkistri. Coffee, swims and scenic sails frame organic networking. Facilitators simply weave introductions and surface synergies; proposal ideas emerge on deck or notepads at your own pace. We dock back in Athens early evening, sun-kissed and armed with new contacts and clear next steps. Conversations start over coffee, drift toward FP10 ideas or stay blissfully off-topic—it’s your call. We anchor off Aegina for a swim and stroll, share a barbeque on deck, then glide to Moni for snorkeling or shaded chats. The skipper decides on a late-afternoon pause near Agkistri; sunset finds us raising a toast while swapping contacts and casual commitments (“Let’s exchange a concept note next week”). We dock back in Athens by 19:00–19:30—sun-kissed, re-energized and richer in prospective partners.

What Makes Us Unique

100% Satisfaction Guarantee: We only get paid if you are 100% satisfied with the learning experience. That Confident we are!
Two programmes, one experience: squeeze the last juice from Horizon Europe and position early in FP10’s € 175 billion game.
Action + Reflection mix: intensive classroom work crystalizes during a stress-free cruise, where trust and creativity bloom.
Insider shortcuts: guidance drawn from well-collected Intelligence
Quality networking: a single vessel = deeper bonds, not shallow card swaps.
Athens flair, European foresight: learn in a city of ideas, sail among islands of inspiration.
Life-time experience: local culture meets strategic funding intelligence for an experience you’ll remember long after

You’ll leave with a shortlist of live Horizon Europe calls, a lump-sum budget template, a peer-validated FP10 readiness canvas—and a handful of collaborators met under an Aegean sunset.