COSMOS4HEplus
The Network of National Contact Points (NCPs) for Space
A network of National Contact Points (NCPs) is the main structure to provide guidance, practical information and assistance on all aspects of participation in Horizon Europe.
In 2007, under FP7, the EU started funding an NCP Space network which was named COSMOS. The acronym stands for Continuation of Cooperation Of Space NCPs as a Means to Optimise Services. The term COSMOS originates from the Greek language and means orderly system. This is what the NCPs want to achieve within the project.
The main target of the COSMOS project, from its beginning during FP7 to the current COSMOS4HEplus under Horizon Europe, is to allow NCPs to benefit from each other’s experience and thus raise the overall quality of their services. Navigating Horizon Europe’s complex funding landscape can be challenging, especially in the competitive Cluster 4 area of Space. The COSMOS4HE project improved the quality and harmonisation of services offered by national contact points (NCPs). In this context, the EU-funded COSMOS4HEplus will enhance support specifically for space-related applicants. Involving NCP organisations from 15 countries, it aims to lower entry barriers for new applicants, attract a broader range of participants, and improve proposal quality. The project will increase the visibility of the space sector through matchmaking events and strengthen communication across Horizon Europe. The consortium will also collaborate with cluster networks in digital and industry, as well as other NCP networks..
Runtime: September 2025 – August 2028
Partner: NCPs from 15 countries
Coordinator: FORTH/PRAXI Network – Greece