Horizon Europe Cluster 4 Digital Matchmaking Platform
Project Idea Checks
The term "Project Idea Check" or "Pre-Proposal Check" refers to the thorough checking of proposal outlines by National Contact Points (NCPs). This happens at the very start when you are still developing your idea, during the phase before your proposal takes a proper shape.
Your NCP helps you to identify suitable call topics and to assess whether or not to proceed with finalizing a consortium and preparing a complete proposal for Horizon Europe.
How can I book this service?
You can contact your local NCP at any time to ask for a project idea check! You do not know who your NCP is? No problem! You can find the contact details of your digital NCP here. Just e-mail them and ask for a project idea check. You can also use this platform to book meetings with registered NCPs.
Please find below the template for the project idea check. You should send this to your digital NCP before your meeting with them so that they have some time to understand your idea and prepare for the meeting.
Do not miss the Full Proposal Check!
Full Proposal Checks (FPCs) are great events organised by NCP network projects towards the call deadlines. As the coordinator of a proposal, you can register for such an event, submit your proposal to the organisers and - if selected - receive feedback from experienced evaluators before the official submission deadline.
The FPC for the digital call topics in 2026 is organised by Ideal-ist and will take place online in the week of 16th to 20th March 2026. You will need to register and submit your proposal draft by 6th of March. All further information as well as the opportunity to register and submit your draft is available on the Ideal-ist FPC platform:
https://digital2026spring.proposalcheck.eu/