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EU Project Chronicles - InnovEU, research and innovation

Fernando C. Gaspar

InnovEU connects current and aspiring participants of EU funded projects with the insights and networks necessary to navigate the funding landscape successfully. It offers a unique platform to understand evaluator perspectives, discover potential partnerships, and stay updated on new calls, ultimately empowering viewers to craft compelling proposals and engage more strategically in EU initiatives. fernandocgaspar.substack.com

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50:21

🎙 Episode 25 – Are We There Yet - Digital Transition...

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2025/07/30

So… your country scores high in digital access.But is that enough to lead innovation?Not even close.In this episode of InnovEU – The EU Project Chronicles, we explore the gap between digital readiness and real-world resilience — and how this gap is shaping the future of EU funded projects, innovation funding, and reskilling strategies across Europe.🎁 Refer a Friend, Get a Tool That Saves You HoursLove the podcast? Help us grow!Refer a friend who subscribes and get exclusive access to the Excel

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31:31

🎙️ Episode 24 (S3) InnovEU – Why Great Proposals Get...

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2025/07/25

So… you wrote a great proposal.Clear. Aligned. On time.But it still didn’t get funded.In this episode of InnovEU – The EU Project Chronicles, we dive into what really makes or breaks a proposal — even when you’ve done everything right.🔹 Part 1: Interview with Maria Elena Chapa (Dom Spain)We talk about:– The hidden mismatch between what you submit and what evaluators see– Why AI helps, but storytelling still wins– Why youth-focused and inclusion projects matter more than ever– And how to turn

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39:43

InnovEU S3E23 – Pablo Frieiro on Circular Innovation...

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2025/07/16

So… what if the smartest way to win EU funding in 2025 isn’t by scaling—but by rewiring?That’s the question we’re answering in this episode.This week’s episode explores what truly works in innovation funding, from building a strong proposal to choosing the right partners—and even understanding the new rules of globalization.🎙️ I sit down with Pablo Frieiro, research manager at CETIM, to talk about:* Why proposal writing for Horizon Europe requires both strategy and coordination* How circular

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31:20

InnovEU S3E22 with Lily Bethencourt & the AWTY War...

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2025/07/09

🎧 Listen on Spotify | 🎬 Watch on YouTube | 📱 Listen on Apple Podcasts📩 Read + Watch on Substack🧭 How the War Economy Mindset Is Shaping EU Funded ProjectsThis episode is a must-watch if you’re working in EU project management, writing proposals for EU funded projects, or building strategies for innovation funding under Horizon Europe.We explore the new AWTY War Economy Index, a powerful tool for understanding how European countries are preparing for global instability—and what this shift means

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35:49

InnovEU S3E21 with Paola D'Elia on quality in EU...

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2025/07/02

This time I sit down with Paola D’Elia, an Erasmus+ evaluator and researcher in cognitive and educational psychology, to talk about something most people get wrong:👉 Quality in EU projects isn’t about perfect proposals. It’s about making real change on the ground — for students, for teachers, for entire systems.Paola shares why evaluation is more than a box-ticking exercise — it's a compass, guiding your project to stay true to its mission and adapt in real time.“Evaluation isn’t just about reports

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35:19

EU Project Chronicles - InnovEU S3E20 with Efthymios...

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2025/06/25

🎧 NEW EPISODE: Digital Transition, Democracy & EU Funding — What’s Missing and What’s Next?Watch on Substack, YouTube, or listen on Spotify & Apple PodcastsThis is not just another talk about digital transformation.This episode is about what’s broken — and what we need to fix — if Europe wants to lead.In this episode of EU Project Chronicles – InnovEU, we unpack:👉 In Part A, I show you what the European Commission means by a “successful digital transition” — and why only innovation and research

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33:12

S3E19: Melanie Das on the Funding Crisis of Her Life

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2025/06/18

🎙 So... you think consumer preferences will drive the green transition?Not even close. In this episode of InnovEU – The EU Project Chronicles, we dive deep into one of the most dangerous myths in climate strategy: that consumers lead change.🧠 I’m joined by Melanie Das, biotech grant writer from San Francisco, who’s on the front lines of a funding crisis in US research. Her stories about clinical trials halted mid-way and scientists being forced to pause life-saving research will shake you.Then we

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40:54

🎙 HOW GREEN IS YOUR CLAIM? Episode 18 | Season 3 –...

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2025/06/11

So… you think your innovation is sustainable.But can you prove it to the EU evaluator who decides your funding?Green Claims Directive & EU Funds: Win or Get BlockedHow to prove sustainability, avoid green-washing penalties – and still land Horizon Europe moneyThe new EU Green Claims Directive changes the game for every SME, start-up and research team competing for innovation funding in Horizon Europe and other EU funded projects. In this episode of InnovEU – The EU Project Chronicles we unpack:*

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32:56

🎙️ How Green Must Smart Cities Be? 🌱💡Episode 17,...

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2025/06/04

So... are Smart Cities really helping us fight climate change—or are they just digital distractions?This episode dives into the future of Smart Cities projects and challenges the narrative behind EU innovation funding.You’ll discover:🌱 Why many Smart Cities projects fail to reduce emissions💡 How city size, water stress, and energy use are often ignored🌍 Why climate-neutral cities are not a tech problem—but a governance one🔗 Why connecting cities matters more than scaling them📊 What makes a good

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31:24

Green Tech Tariffs: Smart Climate Policy or Economic...

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2025/05/28

This episode is your deep dive into the tension between globalization and the green transition—and why EU funded projects and innovation funding may never be the same again.👇 Here’s what you’ll discover:* 🛑 Why put tariffs on green technology?💥 The surprising global trade-offs that could slow down the green transition📈 How these policies will affect innovation funding, climate goals, and your next EU proposal🧠 Real Impact, Real People: Cristina Pérez Simón Interview* We sit down with Cristina

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29:48

David Ricardo Is Outdated: How does this affect...

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2025/05/21

So, what if everything you know about global competition and EU innovation funding is wrong?We’re entering a new era. EU funded projects are being shaped by AI, platforms, and new research in the digital economy. The old rules for grant application strategies simply don’t apply anymore.In this episode:* I’ll show you why David Ricardo’s ideas are now completely outdated for anyone working with EU funded projects and EU innovation funding—and why sticking to old trade wars is a losing game.*

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37:39

Do Tariffs Incentive "National" Innovation and...

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2025/05/14

So… do trade barriers really fuel innovation? This episode explores the real impact of tariffs on innovation funding in Europe. If you're working on EU funded projects, this conversation is for you.This week on InnovEU – The EU Project Chronicles, we dive deep into a crucial and misunderstood issue in innovation funding: are trade barriers really protecting local R&D — or silently hurting EU funded projects?🔍 What’s Inside:✅ Why autarky and economic isolation (remember Cold War Albania?) never lead

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32:29

Innovation Funding in the Age "Dead" Globalization -...

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2025/05/07

Explore how innovation funding is evolving in a digital world shaped by AI, global shifts, and new geopolitical trade rules.🎧 From David Ricardo to Digital Trade: What Changed?This episode unpacks the myths, risks, and new realities of globalization in the age of AI.So… is globalization dead?COVID, Russia’s war, and Trump’s new 2025 tariffs have many declaring its end.But what if it’s just mutating?🔍 In this episode of InnovEU – The EU Project Chronicles:✅ We challenge the foundations of global

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38:02

(EU) Innovation Funding after Trump’s Tariffs? |...

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2025/04/30

⚡ Why hit play?So you think tariffs killed globalization? Think again.In this episode I show how Trump’s hikes are rewiring—not wrecking—supply-chains, opening brand-new spaces for research & innovation to win funding and markets.🗺️ What you’ll get in this episode:🔍 1. Tariff Tracker→ Where globalization is quietly thriving and how innovators can benefit.2. Spotlight Interview→ Annetta Benzar (KTG Innovation, Cyprus) shares real-world insights on turning trade disruptions into funded opportunities

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35:39

Season 3, Episode 11 - Innovation is a Communication...

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2025/04/23

EU funded projects are changing fast—and the new Erasmus+ 2025 call could be your best shot at securing innovation funding.This might be the most important episode of InnovEU – The EU Project Chronicles this year.🔍 Why? Because we’re connecting the dots between:* the massive pivot in EU research funding,* the new Erasmus+ 2025 call for Centres of Vocational Excellence, and* the true secret to successful innovation funding: communication.🚀 What You’ll Learn in This Episode✅ Why dual-use innovation

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38:54

InnovEU S3E10 ⚠️ ALERT: ReArm Just Changed EU FUNDS...

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2025/04/16

How to Win in EU Projects in 2025: Ideas, Partners, Culture and… Defence?This episode is for everyone serious about getting EU funds in 2025 — whether you're applying to Creative Europe, Horizon Europe, or just want smarter EU funding strategies for your innovation project.👇 What’s inside:✅ What makes EU project proposals fundable in 2025 — and what gets rejected✅ How to build cross-border partnerships evaluators actually reward✅ Insights from Anna Contu (NGO ASSOC Romania) on real-life project

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14:37

InnovEU, Season 3, Episode 9: 🎧 How EU Evaluators...

EU Project Chronicles - InnovEU, research and innovation ·

2025/04/09

So… you think EU project evaluations are fair?Let’s be honest: most great project ideas never get funded.Not because they lack innovation.But because the proposal isn’t written for the only audience that matters at submission: the evaluator.In the Season 3, episode 9 premiere of InnovEU – The EU Project Chronicles, we dive deep into:✅ The real-life pain of bad evaluations — and why they keep happening✅ The hidden logic behind the evaluator's scoring mindset✅ A powerful AI tool that helps you write

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26:57

InnovEU - 🎙️ This War May End. But the War Economy...

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2025/04/02

So… you think the war economy ends when the war ends?In Episode 8 of InnovEU – The EU Project Chronicles, we take a deep dive into a powerful idea: insecurity is becoming the new world order—and the smartest players are already adapting.👉 In this episode:* The War Economy – Why military-driven R&D isn’t going away anytime soon (even if peace returns).* Interview with Spiros Chioteris from HELLENIC CONSULTING LTD (Greece), sharing ground-level insights into Interreg projects.* CERV-2025-CITIZENS-CIV

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33:55

InnovEU - Season 3, Episode 7: Bilal Almobarak from...

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2025/03/26

What happens when a region gets stuck?When opportunities dry up, talent leaves, and frustration grows?In this episode, we dive into the real-world consequences of stalled development—and how EU-funded projects can be a game-changer for unlocking growth and innovation where it’s needed most.🔍 Here’s what you’ll find in this episode:✅ Why some regions can’t break through—even with solid potential✅ A brand-new GPT assistant to help you build smarter, data-driven partnerships✅ A free Excel Partnership

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29:37

InnovEU - Season 3 Episode 6: Tech Power, AI,...

EU Project Chronicles - InnovEU, research and innovation ·

2025/03/21

What if Big Tech controlled more than your screen time?In this week’s episode of InnovEU – The EU Project Chronicles, we explore how the digital transition, artificial intelligence, and EU-funded projects are not just buzzwords—they’re the building blocks of our future.In this packed episode, you’ll find:🟢 The Digital Rubber BaronsWhy Tech Bros aren’t just building apps—they’re reshaping political power. Think it doesn’t affect you? Think again.🧠 Smart Proposal AIA GPT tool that helps you craft

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