Across Europe and beyond, research teams are producing excellent results. If you work in a Widening country, Outermost Region or Associated Country, you may know how challenging it can be to take those results beyond reports and publications.
You may be asking yourself: How do we make our results visible? How do we turn project outcomes into something sustainable?
You’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out on your own.
The widerAdvance Facility is here to support you and your team in turning your research results into impact that reaches society, informs decision-makers and finds real-world application in industry or public services.
Why this matters for you
Good research can improve lives, drive innovation, strengthen economies, and guide better policy. Yet, many teams struggle to take their work beyond the project itself. Some common barriers include:
- difficulty communicating complex results in clear, engaging ways
- limited access to networks and partners who can adopt or use the results
- challenges in finding funding to scale or sustain research outcomes
- lack of clarity on how to protect or share knowledge strategically
If you’re based in a Widening country or an Outermost Region, these challenges can be even harder to overcome due to limited networks, visibility or access to specialised support.
That’s why the European Commission is putting growing emphasis on dissemination, exploitation and knowledge valorisation, and why dedicated support services like widerAdvance Facility exist.
How widerAdvance Facility supports you
The widerAdvance Facility offers hands-on, tailored support, designed around your needs, your project and your results. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach here. As a beneficiary, you can access:
- Personalised expert support: You’ll work with experienced experts who help you clarify the potential of your results and define realistic paths for dissemination and exploitation. This includes guidance on communication strategies, exploitation planning and intellectual property questions.
- Capacity building: Through practical webinars, workshops and training sessions, you and your team can strengthen your skills in dissemination and exploitation, with clear, usable insights you can apply straight away.
- Matchmaking and partnerships: Impact often depends on who you engage with. We help you connect with organisations, innovators, funders and stakeholders who could take your results further.
- Continued opportunities: Once you engage with the Facility, you become part of a broader community. You may be invited to additional events, receive coaching on follow-up funding opportunities, or take part in matchmaking for strategic partnerships.
How to get involved
If you are part of a research team or work in research management, and your organisation has participated in a Horizon 2020 or Horizon Europe project, you can apply to the widerAdvance Facility Open Call. The support is free of charge and tailored to your needs.
The next application deadline is 31 January 2026.
Don’t let your research sit on a shelf. Let’s work together to make it visible, useful and impactful. Apply today!
