[Pixeurope-ga] Associated Partners (External Collaborators)

Tue Dec 23 12:20:46 CET 2025

Dear Valerio, thanks for the email about Associated Partners.

I have one question, can EU companies be part of the Associate Partner 
entities?

Season's Greetings for all!!

El 19/12/2025 a las 14:55, Valerio Pruneri via Pixeurope-ga escribió:
> Hi All
>
> *_Please read carefully, we need an answer by Jan 7, 2026 included._*
> *_
> _*
> This email is about the possibility of working with external 
> (third-party) entities that are not partners of Pilot Line.
>
> 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.
>
> 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:
>
>  *
>     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)
>  *
>     Proposed work (role) of APs need to be part of the tasks as in the
>     Grant Agreement (GA) of HE.
>  *
>     APs DO NOT receive funding from the Pilot Line.
>  *
>     APs have to comply with the IP and other terms of the GA.
>  *
>     APs have to be eligible and there are restrictions.
>  *
>     A clear and focus work-plan involving the APs has to be approved
>     by the consortium (SC) as well as Chips JU and Commission.
>
>
> 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.
>
> Please, if interested, send to me and Management team 
> (pixeurope-mct at lists.icfo.es):
>
>  *
>     Name of potential AP
>  *
>     Short description of potential AP
>  *
>     Foreseen contribution to task/tasks in the GA (workplan) of HE.
>  *
>     Expected level of committment (person months and possibly other
>     resources)
>
>
> Deadline, January 7, 2026, included.
>
> For any doubt, please send me a message and we can also talk.
>
> Happy Holidays!
> Valerio
>
>
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> An *Associated Partner (AP)* in Horizon Europe 
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> legal entity that actively implements tasks in a project but *does not 
> receive EU funding*, 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, with the main consortium 
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.google.com/search?q=consortium&sca_esv=1f0bb9d93a692111&biw=1280&bih=551&ei=vFlEaZamON6akdUPo4LWiQs&ved=2ahUKEwigqv-488eRAxVqNPsDHSjYE3YQgK4QegQIARAD&uact=5&oq=associated*partner*in*horizon*europe&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiJGFzc29jaWF0ZWQgcGFydG5lciBpbiBob3Jpem9uIGV1cm9wZTIHEAAYgAQYEzIIEAAYFhgeGBMyCBAAGBYYHhgTMggQABgWGB4YEzIIEAAYFhgeGBMyBRAAGO8FMggQABiABBiiBEj2hAJQ8cEBWOH_AXACeAGQAQCYAX6gAYcRqgEEMzMuMbgBA8gBAPgBAZgCF6AC7wvCAgoQABhHGNYEGLADwgIFECEYoAHCAgQQIRgVwgIGEAAYFhgewgIIEAAYFhgeGArCAgUQABiABMICChAAGBYYHhgTGAqYAwCIBgGQBgiSBwQyMi4xoAf8iwGyBwQyMC4xuAfpC8IHBjAuMjIuMcgHK4AIAQ&sclient=gws-wiz-serp&mstk=AUtExfBn5wrrlabqv3b_O_qVqzPyQhi354iiqV5QDhgNoxPjwcYTBSB7nBnb-jL8EVdRZJX0zDPmTd_cB93mkkLcvq2A35V-XsNu3S1mWZrZjOYusxlIpVSOrHNJfpaGTcdJ09s&csui=3__;KysrKw!!D9dNQwwGXtA!R-0DP4uydHXrhewK7GI2TD27PV-t6q61S_LwYtVZsTN720S1RYLT9DIeb3Wdyjnbv2hZk2oyGevQYRj3FtEOFv7MWC4$> remaining 
> responsible for their work's quality.
>
> *Key Characteristics:*
>
>   * *No EU Funding:* They bear their own costs, even if eligible for
>     funding.
>   * *No GA Signature:* They are not beneficiaries but are listed in
>     the GA.
>   * *Task Implementation:* They perform crucial, defined tasks within
>     the project.
>   * *Origin:* Often from countries not associated with Horizon Europe,
>     like Switzerland (which has its own funding), or entities that opt
>     out of funding.
>   * *Responsibility:* The beneficiary linked to the AP (or the whole
>     consortium) ensures their work aligns with the GA, as per
>     https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/strategy/strategy-research-and-innovation/europe-world/international-cooperation/bilateral-cooperation-science-and-technology-agreements-non-eu-countries_en
>     <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/strategy/strategy-research-and-innovation/europe-world/international-cooperation/bilateral-cooperation-science-and-technology-agreements-non-eu-countries_en__;!!D9dNQwwGXtA!R-0DP4uydHXrhewK7GI2TD27PV-t6q61S_LwYtVZsTN720S1RYLT9DIeb3Wdyjnbv2hZk2oyGevQYRj3FtEO5L8lX_U$>.
>
>
> *Why Use This Role?*
>
>   * To bring in crucial expertise or resources not available from
>     funded partners.
>   * To allow entities from non-associated countries (or those with
>     alternative funding) to contribute meaningfully.
>   * To provide visibility and collaboration opportunities within the
>     EU's R&I landscape, as noted by
>     https://eufunds.me/what-is-an-associated-partner-in-horizon-europe/
>     <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://eufunds.me/what-is-an-associated-partner-in-horizon-europe/__;!!D9dNQwwGXtA!R-0DP4uydHXrhewK7GI2TD27PV-t6q61S_LwYtVZsTN720S1RYLT9DIeb3Wdyjnbv2hZk2oyGevQYRj3FtEOxPKbrsU$>.
>
>
> In essence, they're valuable, non-funded contributors whose roles are 
> formalized within the project's legal framework.
>
> *_
> _*
>
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