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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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21:18

🎙 InnovEU S4E15 – Green Power, Real Power: Can Europe...

EU Project Chronicles - InnovEU, research and innovation ·

2025/12/17

So… did Europe really win the energy war?We cut ties with bloody Russian gas.We accelerated renewables.We talked about strategic autonomy.But here’s the uncomfortable question:👉 Why are some “peripheral” countries now leading European growth…while the industrial core is falling behind?And even more importantly:👉 Is Europe replacing one energy dependency with another - this time on expensive, volatile American LNG?In this episode of InnovEU – The EU Project Chronicles, we go beyond slogans and look

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23:37

🎙 InnovEU S4E14 – What If the Housing Crisis Isn’t...

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2025/12/14

So… what if the housing crisis we keep talking about isn’t a housing problem at all?What if it’s an economic transition problem — one that affects research, innovation, partnerships and the middle class across Europe?That’s the question we tackle in today’s episode of InnovEU – The EU Project Chronicles.Because once you understand why the housing crisis became a structural, economy-wide constraint — and how it’s shifting right now — you can start spotting opportunities that everyone else is

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34:39

InnovEU S4E13 – AI, Platforms & Five Transitions: Are...

EU Project Chronicles - InnovEU, research and innovation ·

2025/12/03

So… what if the real risk in your career isn’t “not enough funding”……but betting your proposals on the wrong transition?In this new episode of InnovEU – The EU Project Chronicles, I unpack the final chapter of my new book Transition Science In The Economy and ask a simple but uncomfortable question:Are you designing projects for the economy we had…or for the one that’s actually emerging now?If you work with Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, Digital Europe, EDF or national R&I programmes, this episode is

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31:46

InnovEU S4E12 - Book Presentation: Can Transition...

EU Project Chronicles - InnovEU, research and innovation ·

2025/11/19

So… can a new economic compass really tell you where your next EU project is most likely to win – and where you’re just wasting effort?That’s the question behind my new book, Transition Science In The Economy: How Green, Digital, New Globalization, War Economy and Housing decide prosperity and risk, and behind this special episode of InnovEU – The EU Project Chronicles. In this episode, I share the live presentation of the book launch – including the story of how Transition Science was built, and

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31:02

🎙 InnovEU S4E10 — The Middle Class Squeeze: How Five...

EU Project Chronicles - InnovEU, research and innovation ·

2025/11/06

Prepare for the economic shockwaves reshaping innovation — and learn how to turn them into funding opportunities.🎧 Watch or listen now on your favorite platform:👉 Substack👉 YouTube🎧 Spotify (audio)🍎 Apple Podcasts (audio)💡 Episode OverviewSo—the middle class isn’t vanishing by accident.It’s being squeezed by five unstoppable transitions: green, digital, globalization, war economy, and housing.Each was meant to make us stronger. Together, they’re rewriting who gets to win — and who’s left

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39:31

InnovEU S4E9 — Housing: The Keystone of Every Transition

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2025/10/29

This is the episode where we say the quiet part out loud:if housing isn’t affordable, your digital upskilling, green mobility, and productivity agendas will stall.What you’ll get in this episode* A hard reset on why housing is the foundation of every other transition.* A candid interview with Pedro Pinheiro (ISCAL, Portugal) on turning students and employers into real innovation partners.* A practical breakdown of the open call HORIZON-EUSPA-2026-SPACE-02-52 and how to plug your project in.Watch /

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36:00

Transparency Is the New Credibility - 🎧 Episode 8,...

EU Project Chronicles - InnovEU, research and innovation ·

2025/10/22

So… can transparency rebuild trust in economics and EU innovation?This episode dives deep into the idea that open, replicable data is now the real currency of credibility — not authority, not reputation, but proof.I also explore what this means for EU research and innovation projects, where credibility and traceability are becoming essential for funding success.🎙️ What you’ll hear in this episode:* A new model of trust: how Transition Science makes data visible, replicable, and verifiable —

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35:31

InnovEU S4E7 – Beyond GDP: How to Measure What Really...

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2025/10/15

So… what if everything we think about growth is wrong?GDP goes up — yet innovation stalls.Budgets rise — but transitions lag.That’s not growth. That’s noise.In this episode of InnovEU – The EU Project Chronicles, we explore how GDP became a broken measure of progress —why degrowth is an even worse idea —and how the real story is about five economic transitions that decide prosperity, risk, and resilience:🌱 Green — how cleanly we produce.💻 Digital — how intelligently we connect.🌍 New Globalization

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24:43

🎙 InnovEU S4E6 – How Ready Is Europe for the 5 Great...

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2025/10/08

By Fernando C. Gaspar🌍 Europe leads the world in transition — but not where you might expect.🎯 So… how ready is Europe, really?The AWTY Global Transitions Index 2024 tracks 195 countries across five transformative shifts shaping our future:🌱 Green Transition💻 Digital Transition🏠 Housing Crisis🌍 New Globalization⚔️ War EconomyAnd the results are surprising.Denmark, Ireland, and Luxembourg lead the way.But some EU countries still lag behind Russia in sustainability and resilience.This episode

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18:36

🎙️ InnovEU S4E5 – Europe in Two Wars: Culture &...

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2025/10/02

So… Europe is in two wars at once.Not just Russia’s drones crossing EU borders.But also Donald Trump’s exported culture war, aiming at Europe’s very identity.And here’s the real question:👉 What can research and innovation actually do to help Europe win both?In this episode of InnovEU – The EU Project Chronicles, we explore:* How Russia’s hybrid attacks (drones, cyber, sabotage) test Europe’s resilience.* How Trump’s culture war challenges Europe’s values and political stability.* Why Mario Draghi’s

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39:38

EU Funded Projects, Innovation and Research - InnovEU...

EU Project Chronicles - InnovEU, research and innovation ·

2025/09/24

So—AWTY isn’t just a scorecard.It’s a map to where your next funded pilot, partner, or market lives.In this episode:* G7 vs BRICS — who’s actually ready to scale your research & innovation (and where the gaps pay).* Interview: Julia K. Dietmar on AI, sustainability, and getting real adoption beyond buzzwords.* Open Call Breakdown: EDF-2025-LS-DA-SME-NT — a non-thematic EDF call built for SMEs with lump-sum grants, eligibility, outcomes, timelines, and how to decide in minutes if it’s worth your

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35:03

InnovEU Episode 3 S4 – Which Transition Is Failing...

EU Project Chronicles - InnovEU, research and innovation ·

2025/09/17

Watch or listen now on your favorite platform:🎥 Substack🎥 YouTube🎧 Spotify🎧 Apple PodcastsSo—digital is racing ahead. Green is stalling. Housing is stuck. The war economy is accelerating. And globalization? It’s rewriting itself.But what does that mean for your projects, your funding, and your ability to innovate in Europe right now?In this episode of InnovEU – The EU Project Chronicles, we dive into:🔹 Part 1: Which Transition Is Failing?The AWTY 2024 reports show clear winners and losers. Some

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42:13

InnovEU Episode 2 S4 – AWTY, Data, Transitions, and...

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2025/09/10

So—your country may be scoring high on global transition indexes.But does that really mean it’s ready for innovation and resilience?Not necessarily.In this episode of InnovEU – The EU Project Chronicles, we dive into:🔹 Part 1: Comparing Transitions – EU vs USA vs UK vs CanadaThe latest AWTY Composite Index shows where each bloc is strong—and where cracks are starting to appear. From digital trade to green transition and housing resilience, the numbers tell a story that could reshape the way you

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7:10

InnovEU – Season 4 Starts Now

EU Project Chronicles - InnovEU, research and innovation ·

2025/09/03

So… another EU call drops.But is it just paperwork — or the chance to transform your project into something fundable, scalable, and impactful?In this first episode of Season 4, I take you inside the hidden forces shaping EU projects. We start with a story from the beach — in the middle of a 40-degree (Celsius) heatwave, facing rejection, and discovering the shift that changed everything: turning calls into transformation stories.🌍 What’s new this season?* Exclusive interviews with researchers and

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50:31

🎙️ Episode 24 – Digital Transitions: Ready or Not?...

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2025/08/06

So... your country might be digitally connected. But does that mean it's truly prepared for the future?Not necessarily.In this compelling episode of InnovEU – The EU Project Chronicles, we delve into the crucial insights from the AWTY 2024 Global Transitions Composite Index. Discover:✅ Why countries excelling in digital infrastructure aren’t always leaders in innovation and resilience. ✅ How these digital gaps could redefine your approach to EU-funded projects. ✅ The strategic implications for your

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50:21

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

EU Project Chronicles - InnovEU, research and innovation ·

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...

EU Project Chronicles - InnovEU, research and innovation ·

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...

EU Project Chronicles - InnovEU, research and innovation ·

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...

EU Project Chronicles - InnovEU, research and innovation ·

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...

EU Project Chronicles - InnovEU, research and innovation ·

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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