The expert resources addressing the Horizon Europe 2026–2027 Work Programme rules, responding to significant regulatory and evaluation changes that directly affect proposal preparation, assessment, and compliance, are now available for download.
To support organisations preparing proposals under the new rules, Martel organised a focused online webinar and has now made the recording and presentation publicly available.
Understanding the 2026–2027 rule changes
The Horizon Europe 2026–2027 Work Programmes represent a structural shift in how proposals are evaluated and assessed. Applicants face:
- Tighter interpretation of eligibility and compliance requirements
- Increased scrutiny of evaluation criteria and resource justification
- Reduced tolerance for ambiguity or strategic workaround
- Higher risks linked to misinterpretation of templates and guidelines
Under this new framework, even minor mistakes can have disproportionate consequences.
Expert Webinar Led by Martel
On 16 January, Martel Innovate hosted a 30-minute online webinar focused on the most critical changes introduced for the 2026–2027 calls.
The session was hosted and presented by Dr Monique Calisti, CEO of Martel, and drew on Martel’s extensive hands-on experience across Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe projects.
The webinar focused in particular on:
- Where previous proposal strategies no longer apply
- New evaluation and compliance risk areas
- Practical implications for coordinators and partners
- What applicants must adapt immediately when preparing proposals
Access the recording and presentation
To ensure broader access to these insights, Martel has published:
- The full webinar recording
- The presentation slides used during the session
These resources are designed for research organisations, companies, universities, and innovation actors preparing Horizon Europe proposals for the 2026–2027 period.
