HE Navigators MeetUp: MSCA PF 2025

The PolSCA Office is pleased to invite you to the next meeting of the Horizon Europe Navigators network — a community of research managers, administrators, and researchers from the Polish Academy of Sciences (PAS), including recent participants of our study visit programme.

This edition of the MeetUp will be dedicated to the upcoming Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025 call under Horizon Europe, which is set to open on 8 May and close on 10 September 2025.

Why Attend?

The event offers a unique opportunity to:

• Receive first-hand updates from the European Research Executive Agency (REA) about the novelties and priorities in the 2025 MSCA PF call.
• Learn how Ghent University in Belgium promotes and supports MSCA PF applications and fellows (case study).
• Explore best practices from Polish institutions that have successfully hosted MSCA PF projects.
• Hear insights from the MSCA fellows community via the MCAA Polish Chapter.
• Engage in an internal discussion with peers on managing MSCA PF proposals and projects.

17th edition of V4 Training for Research Project Managers, Brussels, 28–30.04.2025

V4 Training for Research Project Managers the took place again in Brussels on April 28–30, 2025, bringing together experienced research managers, some directly involved in major European programmes, including Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe. This opportunity for knowledge-sharing continues to shape the landscape of collaborative research across the continent.

Save-the-date: Towards a Fair Green Transition Harnessing Research & Innovation for Social Impact

Annual conference by V4 R&I Liaison Offices in Brussels

Mark your calendar today and join us on 17 June 2025 in Brussels for a high-level conference exploring how research and innovation can shape a socially just and inclusive green transition. Organised by the V4 R&I liaison offices in synergy with the candidate European Partnership for Social Transformations and Resilience (STR), the event will bring together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss how R&I can support societal resilience, reduce inequalities, and ensure that no one is left behind in the shift toward climate neutrality.

Draft of Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025 pre-published

The European Commission has released the preliminary draft of the Horizon Europe Work Programme for 2025. This document outlines proposed topics and areas that may be eligible for funding under the programme.

V4 Training for Research Project Managers SPRING 2025

The V4 Training for Research Project Managers is a dedicated event for experienced research project managers working in project offices at universities and research institutions—especially those involved in international projects under H2020 and Horizon Europe.

Upcoming Events in Poland during the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union

As part of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2025, Poland will host a series of important events bringing together scientists, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss key issues related to science, innovation, and sustainable development.

Polish Presence at the EBC Brain Awareness Week Event 2025 – From Engagement to Partnership

On 18 March 2025, one of the key events of Brain Awareness Week – „Brain Health Plans Summit: Towards the Establishment of National Brain Plans in Europe and Beyond”, – took place in Brussels. Organised by the European Brain Council (EBC) and hosted by MEP Aurelijus Veryga, the summit brought together representatives from the scientific community, policymakers, patient organisations, and European institutions, all united around the idea of developing and implementing national brain health plans.

Advancing Food Systems in Europe – summary of the event and the materials available now!

Organized under the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the event “Advancing Food Systems in Europe” brought together leading figures in science, policy, and innovation to shape the future of food systems across Europe – emphasizing health, sustainability, trust, and cross-sector collaboration. The event exemplified how Poland’s and European research is contributing to diet-centred disease prevention, sustainable agriculture, and responsible innovation across Europe. It also offered an opportunity to discuss policy priorities and directions for food research in the coming years, incl. Poland’s contributions to FutureFoodS Partnership under Horizon Europe.

EIC Pathfinder Masterclass for PAS Institutes – Event Summary

The EIC Pathfinder Masterclass brought together 50 representatives from the worlds of science and innovation to jointly explore the intricacies of successfully applying to the prestigious EIC Pathfinder program. The event served as an inspiring platform for exchanging knowledge, experiences, and strategies that can bring Polish Academy of Sciences’ research institutes closer to becoming European leaders in breakthrough innovations.

On March 20, 2025, the EIC Pathfinder Masterclass workshop was held at the Institute of Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences (PAS) in Warsaw. It was organized by the PolSCA PAS Office in Brussels, in cooperation with representatives of the European Innovation Council (EIC), the National Contact Point, and experts from Polish research institutions. Co-organizers included the Institute of Physics PAS and the Centre for Theoretical Physics PAS. The event aimed to enhance the application effectiveness of Polish research institutes, particularly PAS institutes, in EIC Pathfinder program calls. It gathered 50 scientists, experts, grantees, and representatives from administration and innovation support institutions.

​The European Innovation Council (EIC) has announced the selection of 31 groundbreaking research projects under the EIC Pathfinder Challenges 2024 call. University of Łódź among the beneficiaries!

The European Innovation Council (EIC) has announced the selection of 31 groundbreaking research projects under the EIC Pathfinder Challenges 2024 call. These projects aim to achieve breakthroughs in five strategic areas and were chosen from 401 eligible proposals. Collectively, they will receive nearly €116 million in EU funding, averaging €3.73 million per project.

Among the beneficiaries, higher education institutions constitute 38%, private organizations 34%, and research institutions 23%. Notably, the University of Łódź has been awarded funding for the Bio4Pack project—Biodegradable Bio-based Bioactive Packaging Technology for Supporting Food Safety. This project focuses on developing biodegradable, bio-based, and bioactive packaging solutions to enhance food safety. Congratulations to the University of Łódź for this achievement!

For more information, please refer to the European Commission’s announcement: EIC Pathfinder Challenges: €116 million awarded to pioneering research projects – European Commission