Before contacting us, please check the list below. We've put together the most frequently asked questions so you can find what you're looking for quickly.
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What events are published on your website and how can I publish mine?+
We publish any Events relating to ICT – these can be international or national Events. We get these Events from Commission and other websites. You can send an Event you wish to publish on our website to the Dissemination and Communication representative listed on our site - https://ideal-ist.eu/about
Where do you get your news items from?+
We get News relating to ICT from Commission and other websites. If you have a News item you would like to send to us, please contact the Dissemination and Communication representative listed on our site - https://ideal-ist.eu/about
How does your partner search system work?+
Ideal-ist takes Partner Searches (PS) from the Commission Participant Portal (PP) and republishes those that meet quality criteria on our website. Registered users can subscribe to receive weekly updates regarding these PS and other sections of our website in the 'Notification' are of their profile.
What tools does Ideal-ist have to help me with my proposals?+
Ideal-ist offers many different tools to help proposers:
- Ideal-ist Partner Search (PS) – start out by finding a consortium for your chosen topic;
- Ideal-ist Pre-Proposal Check – this online form can be downloaded and sent to your National Contact Point (NCP) for feedback on your initial proposal idea;
- Ideal-ist Full Proposal Check – Ideal-ist hosts full proposal check events before each call deadline where experts give feedback on proposals before submission. These events are listed on our Events page;
- Toolbox – this page has different presentations, links and other content to help you with each stage of your proposal, as well as general information to see you through the process;
- Ideal-ist Topic Tree – this visual tool illustrates connections between closed, open and forthcoming Horizon 2020 topics related to ICT, and helps you navigate the ICT related calls for proposals.
What is the Ideal-ist Spotlight?+
The Ideal-ist Spotlight is a highlighted item from the website (News, Event, Partner Search, Toolbox item, etc.) that changes each week. You can subscribe to receive notifications about this changing Spotlight under your profile in the 'Notification' area.
How can I contact my National Contact Point (NCP)?+
You can find your NCP through the Ideal-ist website - https://www.ideal-ist.eu/representatives and contact them using the email fo phone number listed.
How do I find information that I need in the Toolbox?+
The Toolbox is set up to help throughout the proposal and project process, from project idea to project completion and future planning. Choose a category and a sub-category to see a list of available content.
What is in basic information?+
This category covers what you need to understand in writing a proposal including tips and video training.
Can I upload some information I think would benefit others?+
Anyone can upload a document, link, whatever. It will then be reviewed before being potentially approved.
Are training seminars and webinars organized by Ideal-ist for ICT NCPs also open to the proposers?+
The target group of the training seminars and webinars organized by Ideal-ist are ICT NCPs and therefore information relating to dates of events and content, as well as budget for covering of travel expenses, is only available for ICT NCPs. However, webinar recordings of sessions held for the ICT NCPs and other training content is available on the Proposers’ Toolbox following each event
Are any of the training seminars and webinars offered by Ideal-ist for ICT NCPs open to core partners?+
Ideal-ist aims to organize, among others, joint training seminars and webinars in collaboration with core partners. In such cases, participation is open to both the ICT NCPs as well as partners from the relevant collaborators. In relation to training seminars and webinars exclusively organized by Ideal-ist for ICT NCPs, participation of representatives from core partners may be possible following communication with the organisers.
Is there a list of ICT National Contact Points (NCPs) for ICT in the Horizon 2020 Programme per country on the Ideal-ist website?+
A list of ICT NCPs per country can be found on the EC’s Participant Portal -> Support -> National Contact Points. On the Ideal-ist website, you may find a list of National Contact Points for the Ideal-ist project per country under National Contacts.
I want to apply to Horizon 2020. How can Ideal-ist support me?+
National Contact Points in each Member State & Associated Country will offer advise to proposers about Horizon 2020 participation, based on a jointly built knowledge base about the call topics. Ideal-ist offers support throughout the proposal preparation process. From checking early ideas, to full proposal checks 1 month before the submission deadline. Contact Your NCP https://www.ideal-ist.eu/representatives for more information.
How can Ideal-ist help me find a partner?+
Ideal-ist offers many opportunities to find partners for Horizon 2020 projects:
- Browse through project ideas and expertise offers at recent brokerage event or participate at our next event https://www.ideal-ist.eu/events.
- Visit our partner search facilitation page https://www.ideal-ist.eu/partner-search-home to find the association and/or service best suited for your activity area
- Submit a partner search on the participant portal. Project ideas will be widely re-distributed on Ideal-ist to ICT communities around the EU, Associated Countries and beyond.
Do you like our face2face brokerage events? Are you organising a Horizon 2020 ICT event for your cPPP, Joint Undertaking?+
We are happy to support you in organising face2face brokerages if you are industrial associations formally linked to Horizon 2020 & Horizon EU. Contact our event manager [email protected].
Are you looking for a presentation of ICT funding opportunities in Horizon 2020?+
Contact your National Contact Points https://www.ideal-ist.eu/representatives for support.
