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The Horizon Europe NCP Portal is the central digital hub that brings together knowledge, tools, training and services to help researchers, innovators, project coordinators and support staff navigate the EU’s flagship research and innovation funding programme, Horizon Europe. It complements the official EU Funding & Tenders Portal by offering practical guidance and resources developed by National Contact Points (NCPs) across Europe.
The portal is designed to serve as a one-stop support platform for both officially designated NCPs and anyone interested in applying to or participating in Horizon Europe calls. Through its easy-to-use interface, users can access up-to-date information, learn best practices, find networking opportunities and benefit from tailored services that help improve participation and project success.
What You Can Find on the Portal
Training and Capacity Building
The portal hosts training resources aimed at strengthening knowledge of Horizon Europe rules and opportunities. This includes both online and onsite activities: courses, workshops and webinars tailored for NCPs, researchers, project managers and administrators.
Explore: https://horizoneuropencpportal.eu/training
Events and Brokerage Opportunities
A regularly updated events calendar features key info days, brokerage events, conferences and thematic workshops to help participants find partners, learn about upcoming opportunities, and get direct support on proposal preparation and project implementation.
Visit: https://horizoneuropencpportal.eu/events
Tools and Practical Resources
The Tools section provides essential resources such as guidance documents, videos and manuals on cross-cutting topics like financial rules, open science, budgeting and more. These materials are designed to help users understand critical aspects of Horizon Europe participation.
Check: https://horizoneuropencpportal.eu/tools
NCP Corner
This is a dedicated workspace for officially nominated National Contact Points across all functions. Registered NCPs can access exclusive content, internal tools and collaborative features that support their roles in assisting applicants at the national level.
Access (NCPs): https://horizoneuropencpportal.eu/ncpcorner
Horizon Europe National Web Portals
The portal also links to national web portals for each participating country, offering localized information, contacts for national NCPs, call-specific guidance and sometimes resources in local languages.
See the list: https://horizoneuropencpportal.eu/horizon-europe-national-web-portals
NCP Virtual Campus
For structured online learning, the NCP Virtual Campus is an integral companion platform offering free e-learning courses on Horizon Europe fundamentals, proposal development, financial & legal issues and much more.
Browse courses: https://courses.horizoneuropencpportal.eu
The Horizon Europe NCP Virtual Campus is a free, online learning platform designed to support researchers, administrators and National Contact Points (NCPs) engaged in the Horizon Europe framework. It offers a comprehensive suite of e-learning courses and resources tailored to deepen understanding of EU research and innovation policies, funding instruments and practical steps for successful participation.
With over 20 specialised courses and more than 300 learning activities, the Virtual Campus covers essential topics such as the structure and opportunities within Horizon Europe, proposal preparation, financial and legal aspects of project participation, international cooperation, and the gender dimension in research. Courses are created by experienced NCPs and are suitable for newly nominated NCPs, research managers, administrators and anyone seeking to navigate the complexities of EU R&I programmes.
Participants can learn at their own pace, broaden their knowledge of key instruments like the EIC Accelerator, EU Missions and the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT), and gain practical insights on topics ranging from budget preparation to writing impactful proposals.
The Virtual Campus complements the broader Horizon Europe NCP Portal, which serves as a central hub for tools, events and tailored guidance to help applicants and NCPs maximise their engagement with EU research and innovation opportunities.