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COORDINATOR BOOTCAMP
From Call to Submission: Build and Lead Your Horizon Europe Consortium
July 2026 | Tel Aviv
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coordinator bootcamp
From Call to Submission: Build and Lead Your Horizon Europe Consortium
July 2026 | Tel Aviv
CO-LED BY
Step into the role of a Horizon Europe coordinator
The Horizon Europe Coordinator Bootcamp is a practical course for experienced Horizon Europe professionals ready to step up their role and coordinate a strong consortium.
This course combines 3 onsite morning sessions in Tel Aviv and 2 online morning sessions, equipping participants with the skills to build a competitive proposal and strengthen Israel’s presence in the European research and innovation landscape.
Through expert-led sessions, real case studies, and hands-on proposal development, participants will work alongside experienced coordinators and EU funding specialists to sharpen their strategic thinking, expand their networks, and develop the confidence to lead.
Coordinator Bootcamp | Horizon Europe is a practical course for experienced Horizon Europe professionals ready to step up their role and coordinate a strong consortium.
This course combines 3 onsite morning sessions in Tel Aviv and 2 online morning sessions, equipping participants with the skills to build a competitive proposal and strengthen Israel’s presence in the European research and innovation landscape.
Through expert-led sessions, real case studies, and hands-on proposal development, participants will work alongside experienced coordinators and EU funding specialists to sharpen their strategic thinking, expand their networks, and develop the confidence to lead.
Israel's Untapped Potential in Horizon Europe
€
0
b
remaining budget in Horizon Europe funding for 2026-2027
~ €
M
average budget for coordinator compared to €0.35M for a typical partner role
0
x
increase in the number of projects coordinators participate in compared to partners
*Source of Data: European Commission (Horizon Europe Work Programme 2026-27), EU Funding & Tenders Portal (Horizon Dashboard).
Why join?
Develop Your Coordination Skillset
Gain practical tools to shape proposals, build budgets, manage partners, and coordinate a strong Horizon Europe consortium.
Learn from Top Experts
Work directly with EU funding specialists and grant writing consultants through hands-on workshops and case-based sessions.
Grow Your Network
Connect with experienced coordinators and potential partners to expand your organisation's visibility and impact within Horizon Europe.
Expand Your Access
Increase your credibility and long-term partnership opportunities. Coordinators are more often invited to take part in future Horizon Europe projects.
Benefit from ISERD and NCP Guidance
Receive dedicated support from ISERD sector specialists (National Contact Points), from the Bootcamp until the proposal submission.
Who is this for?
This course is designed for a select cohort of high-potential professionals with hands-on experience in EU-funded projects who are ready to take on a leadership role.
- Relevant roles include: Innovation Directors, CTOs, R&D Managers, VPs of Technology, EU Funding Leads, TTO Managers, Heads of Labs, Senior Researchers, Principal Investigators, EU Programme Managers, Heads of International Cooperation, and Executive Directors.
- Participants are typically drawn from: Industry (tech companies, SMEs, accelerators, incubators); Academia & Research (universities, research institutes, hospitals, and medical centres); and Public Sector & NGOs (municipalities, ministries, public agencies, foundations, and non-profit organisations).
2026 Timeline
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Selection Notification
4 Course Sessions
Follow Up Session
Agenda Highlights
Day 1 - Tel Aviv | 6 July
Foundations
A practical introduction to Horizon Europe coordination. Explore the coordinator's role, analyse 2026–2027 work programmes, identify suitable calls, and begin shaping early project concepts.
Day 2 - Online | 9 July
The Consortium
A deep dive into building competitive consortia. Learn how to map, assess, and select partners; balance roles across sectors; and design effective collaboration models. Features real case studies from experienced European coordinators.
Day 3 - Tel Aviv | 13 July
Proposals
Practical writing and development session focused on the Excellence, Impact, and Implementation sections of the Horizon Europe proposal. Work through structured writing sprints, refine core components, and receive direct expert feedback from HE evaluators to gain an insider perspective on what makes a proposal win.
Day 4 - Tel Aviv | 20 July
Project Management
A full overview of the operational demands of coordination. Covers legal frameworks (Grant Agreement, Consortium Agreement), budgeting methods, person-month planning, risk management, governance models, and internal compliance systems required to manage a funded HE project.
Day 5 - Online | 5 October
Follow Up Session
A post-programme progress session. Share updates regarding the development of your consortium, troubleshoot challenges; and define next steps toward submission with support from EIT Hub Israel and ISERD.
- Understand Horizon Europe Pillar 2 structure, funding logic, and the 2026–2027 work programmes
- Own the full role and responsibilities of a consortium coordinator
- Navigate the legal and financial frameworks governing funded projects
- Identify relevant calls and assess fit for your organisation
- Map and select the right consortium partners across sectors and geographies
- Write competitive Horizon Europe proposals
- Make the strategic transition from partner to coordinator
selection criteria
Each application will be reviewed and ranked by the following criteria, based on the information provided in the application form:
- Experience participating in successful Horizon Europe consortia or other EU-funded projects
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Previous coordination experience (if any in other Horizon Europe opportunities: ERC, EIC, Partnerships), including number of submissions made as a coordinator.
- Relevance of your organisation’s expertise to the 2026-2027 Horizon Europe open calls
- Intent to coordinate or participate in consortia in the 2026-2027 calls
- The selection process will consider gender diversity and inclusive representation
course cost
Selected participants will be required to pay a commitment fee of ₪750 plus any applicable VAT.
*The course is valued at ₪5,000 and is subsidised by ISERD and EIT Hub Israel.
selection criteria
Each application will be reviewed and ranked by the following criteria, based on the information provided in the application form:
- Experience participating in successful Horizon Europe consortia or other EU-funded projects
Previous coordination experience (if any in other Horizon Europe opportunities: ERC, EIC, Partnerships), including number of submissions made as a coordinator.
- Relevance of your organisation’s expertise to the 2026-2027 Horizon Europe open calls
- Intent to coordinate or participate in consortia in the 2026-2027 calls
- The selection process will consider gender diversity and inclusive representation
An individual online interview may be scheduled as an additional evaluation method.
course cost
Selected participants will be required to pay a commitment fee of ₪750 plus any applicable VAT.
*The course is valued at ₪5,000 and is subsidised by ISERD and EIT Hub Israel.
speakers
Javier Criado Nesofsky
CEO at Capital 2 Gestión Integral
Innovation coach and entrepreneur with a background in venture capital, corporate finance, and international scaling, advising programs like the EIC Accelerator, BlueInvest, ESABIC, and EIT.
Ignacio Chanzá Bango
Director of European Funds and Programs at
Valencian Regional Government
Climate innovation strategist and European Climate Pact Ambassador, trained by Al Gore, with deep expertise in EU funding, clean tech, and driving systemic transformation.
Julien Rigaut
Investment Portfolio Officer at EIT Urban Mobility
EIT Urban Mobility expert with a background in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in mobility solutions, impact startups, and the investment landscape across Spain and France.
Armelle Haim
CEO at ACOMSTRATEGIES LTD
Communications and PR expert with extensive experience working with global media brands like Warner Bros., RTL, and Moovit, specializing in international market strategies and brand visibility.
Dóra Marosvölgyi
Founder & CEO at DARE Innovations
A seasoned deep tech expert with over a decade of experience transforming 130+ startups into investment-ready ventures, specializing in go-to-market strategies, business planning, and securing funding.
Saimon Satyanathan
Project Lead at EIT Manufacturing
12 years of international experience in strategy, operations, and investments across sectors like manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and energy.
Jasmina Popovska
Head of Investments at EIT Manufacturing
18+ years of experience in investments and financial services, mentoring European startups in manufacturing, energy, and digital sectors on investment readiness and internationalization.
Fredrik Hånell
Owner of Lugnås Ventures AB
Nearly three decades of experience funding and scaling deep-tech companies as CEO, entrepreneur, and founder, most recently positioning EIT Urban Mobility as Europe’s #1 mobility investor.
Orily Pratt
Owner of Orily Pratt Strategy and Marketing AB
A strategy and marketing expert with over 25 years in the healthcare sector, specializing in go-to-market strategy, branding, and global marketing management to guide SMEs through market penetration and strategic growth.
Agata Andryszczak
CEO & Founder at Foundrise & Agata Venture Consulting UG
A seasoned entrepreneur and investor with a focus on empowering female founders, she has raised millions in funding and coached early-stage ventures to scale and thrive.
Touati Ophelie
CEO at INC2 Services
With over 25 years in financial services, she specializes in ESG, innovation, and coaching, helping impact-driven startups navigate complex markets and turn sustainability goals into scalable, investment-ready solutions.
Dov Farkash
CEO at Exoro Ltd.
With 25+ years of experience in driving business growth and market penetration across Asia and the US, he’s led global accelerators, served as VP at Nova (NASDAQ: NVMI), and held executive roles in high-tech sales and business development.
Johnny Waterschoot
Owner of Aesiris
Strategic leader with global experience in innovation, business development, and venture acceleration, having held executive roles at EY, Intel Capital, and IMEC, and a track record of scaling startups and mentoring founders.
Clément Guillemot
Director of Startup Acceleration & Open Innovation Programs at Via ID
Expert in startup acceleration and open innovation, leading mobility-focused programs at Station F and Via ID, with a background in cleantech, solar energy, and transatlantic business development across Europe, North America, and the MENA region.
Jonas Nyvang
CEO and Co-founder at STILFOLD
Expert in robotics, advanced manufacturing, and global brand strategy. Built a curve-folding tech startup with major industry partners and awards, and previously led international marketing and creative ventures across mobility, design, and consumer brands.
Nils Berkemeyer
Deep Tech Investor
VC investor and CVC leader with 10+ years across Europe, Israel, and the U.S. Co-founded Continental Ventures and led deeptech investments at eCAPITAL. Former AI startup operator driving fundraising, M&A, and global growth; now advising VCs, corporates, and startups.
Matija Renić
Director at Merlin Hat
Engineering leader with 10+ years in automotive and rail, and former Chief Program Engineer behind the Rimac Nevera hypercar. Delivered seven full vehicle programmes and led key software and electrical systems. Now co-founder of Merlin Hat, guiding deep-tech ventures from concept to production.
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ISERD, the Israel-Europe Research and Innovation Directorate, operates under the Israel Innovation Authority and supports Israeli participation in European research and innovation programmes. As Israel’s official National Contact Point for the EU Framework Programmes, ISERD helps organisations access funding, build international partnerships, and join European consortia.
As a global outreach location of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), the EIT Hub Israel creates synergies between the EIT community and the Israeli innovation ecosystem, supporting the growth of innovative start ups and increasing EU-Israel collaborative projects.
The Coordinator Bootcamp course is built on years of hands-on experience supporting Israeli organisations in navigating the EU research and innovation landscape. Since 2021, EIT Hub Israel has been actively operating in the Horizon Europe space through its consortium-building programmes Bridging the Horizon and Bridges, bringing together 1,108 participants from across Europe and Israel, delivering 22 events, presenting 60 open calls, and facilitating the formation of 25 cross-border consortia across health, energy, civil security, food-tech, smart mobility, and aquaculture. Through this work, the Hub has built a broad European network, connecting participants with the right partners and placing Israeli organisations at the centre of competitive Horizon Europe consortia.
Faq
Coordinator Bootcamp is designed for experienced Horizon Europe professionals across Israeli industry, academia, and the public sector who are ready to step into a leadership role. If you have hands-on experience in EU-funded projects and are looking to move into a coordinator role, whether for the first time or to strengthen your existing capabilities, this course is for you.
Participants are typically drawn from tech companies, SMEs, accelerators, universities, research institutes, hospitals, municipalities, public agencies, and NGOs, in roles such as Innovation Directors, CTOs, R&D Managers, TTO Managers, Heads of Labs, Senior Researchers, EU Programme Managers, Heads of International Cooperation, and Executive Directors.
No specific field is required. However, applicants are expected to have prior hands-on Horizon Europe experience as a consortium partner or through active proposal involvement.
Phase 1 – Fill out the online application form and share your Horizon Europe background, professional experience, and motivation to lead. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis: the earlier you apply, the sooner we can get back to you.
Phase 2 – Shortlisted applicants may be invited for a short, 20 minutes online interview with our team.
Phase 3 – A selection committee will choose a cohort of 15-20 participants based on experience, track record, and readiness to coordinate. All applicants will be notified of the outcome by 20 June 2026.
For any questions, feel free to reach out to Ayala at ayala.kahana@eithubisrael.eu
Selected participants are required to pay a commitment fee of ₪750 + any applicable VAT. The course is valued at ₪5,000 and is subsidised by ISERD and EIT Hub Israel, making it accessible to high-potential professionals across the Israeli ecosystem.
The course is designed to strengthen Israel’s coordination capacity within Horizon Europe by training a select cohort of professionals across the full coordination cycle from consortium building and proposal development to budgeting, work package design, and risk management.
Beyond individual skill-building, the course aims to increase the number of Israeli-led submissions to Horizon Europe calls and develop new coordinator profiles across industry, academia, SMEs, municipalities, and public agencies, contributing to a stronger, more active Israeli presence in the European research and innovation landscape.
The course runs over 4 mornings in July 2026, with a follow-up session in October. Three of the July morning sessions are held in person and require physical attendance, while one July morning session and the October follow-up session are held online. Attendance is required for all sessions.
Yes, the course is designed with working professionals in mind. Each in person session runs for 4-5 hours, and the online sessions will be approximately 2 hours long. All sessions are compacted into 3 weeks, held during the day at convenient locations in Tel Aviv, allowing you to plan ahead and balance your daily work commitments with the course.
The course covers the full journey of Horizon Europe coordination, from understanding the landscape to managing a funded project. Topics include:
- The coordinator’s role, responsibilities, and how to navigate the Horizon Europe landscape
- Identifying the right calls and positioning your project from day one
- Consortium building: selecting partners, balancing roles, and designing effective collaboration models
- Proposal writing across the core sections: Excellence, Impact, and Implementation
- Budget management, person-month planning, legal frameworks, and compliance
- Real case studies from successful Horizon Europe coordinators
- Roundtable discussions with peers and ecosystem players to explore synergies and collaboration opportunities
The course brings together practitioners with years of hands-on experience in the field including seasoned Horizon Europe coordinators, EU funding advisors, legal and financial consultants, and specialists who have spent their careers building, leading, and managing European research consortia. All speakers are selected for their practical expertise and deep familiarity with the realities of Horizon Europe coordination.
Following the course, ISERD will support you through tailored guidance on Horizon Europe opportunities, partner search and consortium building support, feedback on proposal preparation, and ongoing access to the Israeli and European R&I ecosystem.
Following the course, EIT Hub Israel can support you with access to our network of European partners, guidance on relevant calls, consortium building opportunities, and ongoing connections to the Horizon Europe community in Israel.
Do you have any questions? Get in touch with Ayala at
ayala.kahana@eithubisrael.eu
Connect & Experience offers more than training. The C&E community network is an active EU online and offline community offering easy access to opportunities, curated content, matchmaking, soft landing services, and support. The community provides a space for community builders from Europe and Horizon Europe associated countries to interact, share best practices, and collaborate to enhance your startup community.