We believe in empowering people with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complexities of EU-funded projects.

Our EU Funding Academy offers tailored courses designed for project and financial managers, industry professionals, and policy-makers working in universities, research institutions, SMEs, public bodies, and NGOs.

Whether you are new to EU funding or looking to enhance your skills, our training courses provide practical, actionable guidance on all aspects of EU projects.

We offer both onsite and online formats to ensure flexibility, enabling participants to choose the mode that best suits their schedule and learning preferences.

EU Projects Proposal Writing: From Vision to Success

Pre-event workshop at the EU PVSEC in Bilbao

Join us for a hands-on, interactive workshop designed to improve your EU projects proposal writing skills, with a focus on Horizon Europe. Participation in the workshop is restricted to a limited number of participants to ensure individual attention and meaningful exchange.

A WIP-stamped certificate of attendance will be issued to workshop participants.

Workshop Content:

• Strategies for Call Interpretation and Analysis
• Key Components of a Successful Proposal
• Developing a Robust Methodology
• Demonstrating Project Impact
• Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
• Ask-Me-Anything Session

Workshop Outcome:

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Master the skills to craft compelling, high-quality proposals with strong evaluation potential
• Design projects with a clear focus on impact, starting from the consortium setup
• Build robust and realistic Pathways to Impact through a structured, hands-on approach
• Clearly align and articulate your project’s contribution to the expected outcomes

Mastering EU Projects

Our online training series offers in-depth, practical courses designed to equip you with the essential skills for managing and securing EU funding. Covering key aspects such as communication, dissemination and exploitation plans, project and financial management, this training provides actionable knowledge to ensure your project’s success. The series consists of three modules, which can be booked either together or separately, depending on your needs. Each module includes both theoretical components and practical exercises.

A WIP-stamped certificate of attendance will be issued to trainings participants after completion of each module.

A 10 % discount will be offered if you book all three modules.

Module #1: Project Management

This training provides an overview of the key requirements for managing and coordinating EU projects. Managing an EU project can be a challenging process that demands specific knowledge and skills. With decades of experience in project management, the WIP expert team will guide you through the essentials of successfully managing EU-funded projects.

Training Content:

• Legal Basis: GA, CA
• EU Funding Tenders Portal: Roles and Access Rights
• Communication with Consortium
• Communication with the European Commission
• Organisation of Project Meetings
• Work Plan Implementation
• Reporting
• Project Management Plan
• Package Lead
• Gantt Chart
• Quality Assurance
• Participants Portal and Deliverables
• Data Management Plan
• Amendments

Module #2: Financial Management

This training is designed to help participants with the requirements for budget management, financial reporting and compliance with EU regulations. Special attention is paid to the calculation of personnel costs. After the training, participants should be able to manage their project budget and report expenses correctly.

Training Content:

• Legal Basis (GA, CA)
• Budget
• Personnel Costs (Daily Rate Calculation)
• Subcontracting
• Purchase and Other Costs
• Time Recording
• Financial Reports
• Payments
• Checks and Audits  

Module #3: Communication, Dissemination, and Exploitation

Communication, Dissemination and Exploitation activities are key to increase the impact of project results. This training provides an overview of how to use and share research results with the scientific community, commercial players, civil society, and policymakers within the framework of managing an EU project.

Training Content:

• Strategies for Effective Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
• Developing a Communication, Dissemination and Exploitation Plan
• Leveraging Social Media and Digital Tools for Outreach
• Creating Engaging Project Websites and Dissemination Materials
• Measuring the Impact of Communication Efforts (Key Performance Indicators)
• Reporting on Communication and Dissemination Activities

Additional online or in-person training can be organised upon request and customised to suit your specific needs. For additional information, please send an email to eufundingacademy@wip-munich.de.