International Research Cooperation Opportunities under the “Horizon Europe” Programme to Be Discussed
As part of the International Week of Innovative Ideas “InnoWeek-2026”, an information and networking session on “Horizon Europe” will be held.
The event will bring together Kseniya Shevchenko, representative of the European Commission’s “Global Services Facility” (GSF) mechanism; Christos Marazopoulos, Head of the Cooperation Section of the Delegation of the European Union to Uzbekistan; Alisher Pulatov, Dean of Westminster International University in Tashkent; as well as representatives of higher education institutions, research organizations, businesses, and the public and private sectors of the country.
The session, organized in cooperation between Uzbekistan’s National Contact Point (NCP) and the European Commission’s “Global Services Facility” (GSF) mechanism, will focus on opportunities to engage Uzbekistan’s scientific and innovation community in the “Horizon Europe” programme and participate in international research projects under the new work programmes.
During the session, presentations will be delivered on the new “Horizon Europe” Work Programme for 2026–2027, the European Commission’s “Global Services Facility” mechanism, and opportunities for international scientific cooperation.
Participants will also receive information on developing international projects and forming consortia, engaging foreign partners, and advancing research and innovation initiatives within European programmes. Discussions will also focus on expanding networking among potential partners and creating new opportunities for cooperation.
The event is aimed at expanding cooperation between representatives of Uzbekistan’s research and innovation organizations, higher education institutions and business sector and the European Research Area, increasing opportunities for participation in international consortia, and establishing new scientific partnerships.
For reference, “Horizon Europe” is one of the European Union’s main programmes for research and innovation, aimed at promoting international scientific cooperation and supporting research and innovation projects.
