October 27, 2025

Online Infoday: Unlocking EU Innovation Fund Opportunities – The IF25 Call Explained

Join our webinar to discover how to navigate the IF application process and boost your chances for the next IF25 call.

The DIAMONDS4IF and LEADS projects join the forces to bridge the gap from Horizon 2020 (H2020) and Horizon Europe (HEU) results to the Innovation Fund (IF).

The two sister projects collaborate to maximise the number of high-quality applications for the IF calls planned for December 2025. These projects help potential applicants and holders of innovative ideas to overcome key obstacles and reach the final investment decision with practical tools and guidelines.

As part of this coordinated effort, the consortia are pleased to invite you to the:

Online Infoday – Unlocking EU Innovation Fund Opportunities – The IF25 Call Explained

  • Date: 11 December 2025
  • Time: 10:00 – 12:00 CET

During the webinar, we will guide you through the Innovation Fund application process and the latest news related to the IF25 call for proposals. We will include examples of greenhouse gas emission reductions and relevant cost calculations, as well as lessons learned in the previous IF application.

Agenda Highlights:

  • Guidance through the Innovation Fund programme and call novelties
  • Award criteria (including examples of GHG avoidance and Relevant Costs calculation)
  • Lessons learnt on how to approach an IF application

Participation is free of charge, but registration is required at the following link.

We encourage you to forward this invitation to colleagues and project partners who may be interested in submitting a project idea and seeking support for their Innovation Fund application. Unfortunately, only 1,000 participants can take part at the event.

Please only register for the event if you can attend the meeting or cancel your registration if you are unable to participate.

For those who are unable to attend, the video will be recorded and uploaded to our YouTube channel: Innovation Fund DIAMONDS.

For any questions or further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to guiding you through the key aspects of the Innovation Fund application process.