Funding for locally led nature conservation across Europe’s overseas territories has received a fresh boost with the launch of the third BESTLIFE2030 call for proposals. The announcement comes at a pivotal moment for the European Union’s Outermost Regions (ORs) and Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs), as the EU reinforces its strategic commitment to environmental resilience […]
A major European initiative has launched to cut fossil fuel dependence across Atlantic island regions by deploying green hydrogen technologies in local fisheries, port operations, and aquaculture. The three-year, €7-million project, known as H2BLUE, officially got under way on 1 September and brings together a international consortium of research institutes, industrial partners, and public authorities […]
The European Commission has injected an additional €500 million into its flagship research and innovation programme, Horizon Europe, taking its total allocation for 2026 and 2027 to approximately €14.8 billion. The mid-term cash boost, announced on Tuesday, introduces two new cross-cutting funding calls designed to accelerate Europe’s transition towards a nature-positive economy and lay the […]
The TWINNEDbySTARS consortium gathered in Madeira from 15 to 16 July 2026 for its final steering committee, closing the project with a two-day programme focused on results, co-created tourism products and new routes for Atlantic cooperation. Hosted by ACIF-CCIM in Funchal and led by ULPGC-TIDES with the support of partners including Consulta Europa, the meeting […]
Navigating the world of EU funding is incredibly rewarding, but the initial setup can feel like decoding a brand-new language. If you are preparing your first grant application, you have likely run into two common acronyms: PIC and OID. Think of these as your organisation’s digital passport. Without them, you cannot apply for funding, join […]
As consortia begin drafting proposals for the Co-funded European Partnership for Social Transformations and Resilience, the challenge isn’t just defining the research—it is proving how that research will actually reach, engage, and impact local communities. Based in the Canary Islands (an EU outermost region), Consulta Europa is an SME specialised in bridging the gap between […]
EU member states have locked in their position on Horizon Europe (2028-2034), shifting power back to national capitals and introducing a high-stakes alignment with the European Competitiveness Fund. The Council of the European Union has reached a pivotal partial agreement on the regulation and implementation of the tenth framework programme, Horizon Europe, laying down the […]
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The YOUNGSDG consortium has brought its two-year Erasmus+ project to a close with a final conference at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, where 44 educators and students gathered for the project’s main public closing event. The conference brought together the project’s key partners and participants to present the main outputs of the initiative, including the SDG […]
Operating as the Macaronesia Local Focal Point, Consulta Europa and its representative Lucía Cervilla Bordiú monitor EU environmental actions in Madeira
The European Commission has delivered a sweeping overhaul of its flagship research programme, cutting proposal requirements and expanding lump-sum funding to protect small businesses from administrative gridlock. The European Commission has drastically simplified the application process for its €95.5 billion Horizon Europe fund following direct warnings from researchers and tech start-ups over crippling bureaucratic bottlenecks. […]
Representatives from across Europe met in Greece on 9–10 June for the second transnational meeting of YouthSOFTPOWER, an initiative aimed at equipping young people with essential soft skills, raising awareness of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and encouraging civic action through Official Development Assistance (ODA) frameworks. Hosted by Liofyllo Social Cooperative Enterprise, the two-day […]
The European Commission has launched its first comprehensive policy framework to tackle the steep economic penalties of island life, though Europe’s most remote territories—including the Canary Islands—must wait for a separate update. The European Commission has unveiled a sweeping, dedicated strategy to shield Europe’s 17 million island residents from the staggering “cost of insularity.” The […]
The European Commission has begun publishing early drafts of upcoming amendments to the Horizon Europe 2026/27 Work Programme, revealing plans for entirely new funding opportunities ahead of the official autumn rollout. While the final versions will not be formally adopted until later this year, the intermediate texts have been uploaded to the EU’s public Comitology […]
Navigating EU funding can feel like a full-time job for researchers, innovators, SMEs, and public authorities. This guide brings together 10 key websites where you can find up‑to‑date European funding opportunities in 2026—from Horizon Europe and Digital Europe to Creative Europe and EU4Health. Use these platforms to spot relevant calls, build strong consortia, and turn […]