IDEAL-IST STORY
The Horizon Europe Cluster 4 digital NCP Network - active since 1996.
Ideal-ist is the international Horizon Europe Cluster 4 digital National Contact Point (NCP) network, supporting research and innovation activities for the EU Framework Programmes. The network includes more than 65 partners from Member States, Associated Countries, Eastern European Partner Countries (EEPC), Mediterranean Partner Countries (MPC), and other countries throughout the world.
- Long-standing experience in EU Framework Programmes (Ideal-ist was established in 1996)
- Expertise in proposal writing and project management
- An international quality team to support proposers, e.g. to better focus proposals
- Ideal-ist information services: Briefings, Social Media, Work programme information, Events
- Brokerage events with pre-scheduled meetings
- Full proposal check events with experienced evaluators
- Pre-Proposal Check: A new tool to check proposal outlines
- Toolbox. A tool to support proposers during the whole application process from project idea to project completion and future planning
- Topic Tree. A tool that helps you identify historical and future links to call topics and offers background information provided by Ideal-ist and the EC Funding and Tenders Portal
Ideal-ist supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs), large enterprises, academia, research organisations, non-profit organisations, public administrations, and consultancies in
- Interpreting the Cluster 4 digital Work Programme of Horizon Europe
- Submitting project ideas in line with the topics of Horizon Europe
- Building consortia
Dissemination and Communication
How can we help you with your dissemination and communication needs?
Contact us:
National Institute for Research and Development in Informatics - ICI Bucharest, Romania
Name: Monica Barbu, WP2 Leader
eMail: [email protected]
Ideal-ist Communication Resources
Feel free to download and print all our documents and publications for use in your information campaigns:
For information on roll-ups, logos etc. please contact
National Institute for Research and Development in Informatics - ICI Bucharest, Romania
Name: Monica Barbu, WP2 Leader
eMail: [email protected]
In May 2025, during the closing event of our previous project in Brussels, we launched a series of three promotional videos highlighting key perspectives from across the European research and innovation landscape.
The videos feature short interviews with a European-funded project evaluator, a project proposer, and a Cluster 4 Digital National Contact Point (NCP). Together, they provide valuable insights into the evaluation process, proposal development, and the support mechanisms available to applicants under Horizon Europe.
These interviews aim to support and inspire stakeholders by offering practical guidance and first-hand experiences from experts actively involved in European funding programmes.
Project Proposer
First-hand insights on building and submitting a successful Horizon Europe proposal.
CL4 Digital NCP
Guidance on available support and how NCPs help applicants succeed.
Expert Evaluator
Key tips on how proposals are assessed and what evaluators look for.