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Hi Carlos</div>
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Yes, AP can either be private or public.</div>
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A key point is that they can offer unique amd ceitical contribution to PIXEurope tasks, without receiving funding and sharing IP as any partner.</div>
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So, only a few are expected.</div>
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The large majority should go to Open Access.</div>
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We are also proposing "Collaborative R&D Project " to Chips JU and Commission to complement APs. They might have a similar role amd obñogations. However, they are not yet properly defined and confirmed .</div>
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For any doubt, it is better we talk. Any partner can get in touch to discuss.</div>
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Best</div>
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Valerio</div>
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<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, December 23, 2025 12:20:46 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> pixeurope-ga@lists.icfo.es <pixeurope-ga@lists.icfo.es><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Pixeurope-ga] Associated Partners (External Collaborators)</font>
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<p><font face="Calibri">Dear Valerio, thanks for the email about Associated Partners.</font></p>
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<p><font face="Calibri">I have one question, can EU companies be part of the Associate Partner entities? </font></p>
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<p><font face="Calibri">Season's Greetings for all!!</font></p>
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<div class="x_moz-cite-prefix">El 19/12/2025 a las 14:55, Valerio Pruneri via Pixeurope-ga escribió:<br>
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Hi All</div>
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<b><u>Please read carefully, we need an answer by Jan 7, 2026 included.</u></b></div>
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<span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">This email is about the possibility of working with external (third-party) entities that are not partners of Pilot Line.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">As you are aware, most of our interactions with external entities, be them private (e.g. start-up, spin-off, SME, large industry) or public (RTO, university, etc...), are expected to occur through Open Access.
That is, those external entities become what we call "End-Users" and will have to pay for accessing PIXEurope's services, including Training, Consultancy, Use of Equipment and Lab, Prototyping, etc...As we speak, in WP3-DEP, we started defining cost and IP
models for services. You will hear from us soon on this front.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">I remind you that PIXEurope is made of three components: Joint Procurement (JP), R&D&D to set up and develop Pilot Line (HE) and Open Access (DEP). In addition to Open Access Services, we have the opportunity
to engage with external entities as "Associated Partners" (APs). Associated partners are effectively "External Collaborators" that become involved in R&D&E activities, in Horizon Europe (HE). I append at the end of this message a description of AP. In particular
note:</span></div>
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<div role="presentation" class="x_elementToProof"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">APs do not have to be from associated countries, can be from Members States that are entitled to get funding from HE (e.g. same country as all of you)</span></div>
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<div role="presentation" class="x_elementToProof"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">Proposed work (role) of APs need to be part of the tasks as in the Grant Agreement (GA) of HE.</span></div>
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<div role="presentation" class="x_elementToProof"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">APs DO NOT receive funding from the Pilot Line.</span></div>
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<div role="presentation" class="x_elementToProof"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">APs have to comply with the IP and other terms of the GA.</span></div>
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<div role="presentation"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">APs have to be eligible and there are restrictions.</span></div>
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<div role="presentation" class="x_elementToProof"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">A clear and focus work-plan involving the APs has to be approved by the consortium (SC) as well as Chips JU and Commission.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">In the GA of HE as it stands now, we do not have APs. However, some of us may be thinking of APs. And it is crucial that we make a prediction on the number of APs to see whether we can implement a plan that also
includes APs and it is worth making an amendement of GA.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">Please, if interested, send to me and Management team (<a class="x_moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:pixeurope-mct@lists.icfo.es">pixeurope-mct@lists.icfo.es</a>):</span></div>
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<div role="presentation" class="x_elementToProof"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">Foreseen contribution to task/tasks in the GA (workplan) of HE.</span></div>
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<div role="presentation" class="x_elementToProof"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">Expected level of committment (person months and possibly other resources)</span></div>
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<span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">Deadline, January 7, 2026, included.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">For any doubt, please send me a message and we can also talk.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">Happy Holidays!</span></div>
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Horizon Europe</a> is a legal entity that actively implements tasks in a project but
<b>does not receive EU funding</b>, doesn't sign the Grant Agreement (GA), and covers its own costs, often from non-EU countries or entities ineligible for funds. They are formally mentioned in the GA (Annex 1), defining their specific tasks and responsibilities,
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consortium</a> remaining responsible for their work's quality. </span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:12pt; color:rgb(10,10,10)"><b>Key Characteristics:</b></span></p>
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<span role="presentation" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:12pt"><b>No EU Funding:</b> They bear their own costs, even if eligible for funding.</span></li><li style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif; font-size:11pt; color:rgb(10,10,10); line-height:18pt; margin:0cm 0cm 9pt">
<span role="presentation" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:12pt"><b>No GA Signature:</b> They are not beneficiaries but are listed in the GA.</span></li><li style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif; font-size:11pt; color:rgb(10,10,10); line-height:18pt; margin:0cm 0cm 9pt">
<span role="presentation" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:12pt"><b>Task Implementation:</b> They perform crucial, defined tasks within the project.</span></li><li style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif; font-size:11pt; color:rgb(10,10,10); line-height:18pt; margin:0cm 0cm 9pt">
<span role="presentation" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:12pt"><b>Origin:</b> Often from countries not associated with Horizon Europe, like Switzerland (which has its own funding), or entities that opt out of funding.</span></li><li style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif; font-size:11pt; color:rgb(10,10,10); line-height:18pt; margin:0cm 0cm 9pt">
<span role="presentation" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:12pt"><b>Responsibility:</b> The beneficiary linked to the AP (or the whole consortium) ensures their work aligns with the GA, as per
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https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/strategy/strategy-research-and-innovation/europe-world/international-cooperation/bilateral-cooperation-science-and-technology-agreements-non-eu-countries_en</a>. </span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:12pt; color:rgb(10,10,10)"><b>Why Use This Role?</b></span></p>
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<span role="presentation" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">To bring in crucial expertise or resources not available from funded partners.</span></li><li style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif; font-size:11pt; color:rgb(10,10,10); line-height:18pt; margin:0cm 0cm 9pt">
<span role="presentation" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">To allow entities from non-associated countries (or those with alternative funding) to contribute meaningfully.</span></li><li style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif; font-size:11pt; color:rgb(10,10,10); line-height:18pt; margin:0cm 0cm 9pt">
<span role="presentation" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">To provide visibility and collaboration opportunities within the EU's R&I landscape, as noted by
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<span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:12pt; color:rgb(10,10,10)">In essence, they're valuable, non-funded contributors whose roles are formalized within the project's legal framework. </span></p>
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