Our services are aimed at beneficiaries of Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe projects, those under Widening or WIDERA instruments. To access tailored services like the Academy, applicants must:

• Be a beneficiary i.e.: coordinator or partner of a running or finished Widening or WIDERA Instrument under Horizon 2020 or Horizon Europe
• Be located in a Widening Country or Outermost Region
• Have one or more Key Exploitable Results (KERs) stemming directly from a Widening action or indirectly within the same scientific domain

Open-access services like webinars and trainings are available to a broader audience from the Widening community.

We offer tailored individual support and open-access services like webinars, online trainings, stakeholder engagement, matchmaking, study visits, networking possibilities as well as guidance on IP, follow-up funding, communication, and result valorisation.

Whether you're just starting or looking to increase the visibility and impact of your results, we provide tools, training, and expert advice to help you disseminate and exploit the results effectively, engage stakeholders, and plan for long-term uptake.

You can apply through our online platform during open calls divided into quarterly cut-offs. If you’re eligible, a Key Account Manager will guide you through a short assessment and, if selected, help prepare your personalised Service Delivery Plan.

No application is needed – just register directly on the events section. All awareness-raising webinars and online trainings are open access and free of charge.

It starts with an outreach and application phase, followed by an initial assessment. Then, depending on your needs, you’ll receive tailored services and join open online sessions as well as on-site events. After the service, we provide feedback and recommendations for next steps.

Yes. All personal data is handled in full compliance with GDPR. We only collect what is necessary to deliver services and improve user experience. Confidentiality is a top priority, especially in individual support.

All training sessions, open call, and matchmaking events are listed on our project website. You can also follow our social media and sign up for our newsletter to stay updated.

KER is a significant output, innovation, or technological/scientific advancement developed by beneficiaries of Widening actions under Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe, either directly through the widening action or indirectly within its thematic context. These results should have substantial potential for practical application and exploitation. KERs encompass a broad range of results, including technological advancements and research findings, that can lead to tangible benefits and improvements, including institutional changes. In the Widening context, KERs may also include broader impacts such as enhancements in institutional capacities, policy developments, and systemic changes that facilitate the uptake and application of research results.

No, beneficiaries do not have to pay for the services provided. All services under the WIDERA Open Call are offered free of charge to selected participants.

The Open Call will remain open until 2028, allowing organisations to apply for support throughout the duration of the programme.

More detailed information can be found on the dedicated Open Call page, where you’ll find guidelines, eligibility criteria, and the application process.