{"id":466,"date":"2026-06-04T16:55:33","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T16:55:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aavanz.biz\/?page_id=466"},"modified":"2026-06-04T17:02:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T17:02:43","slug":"training-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aavanz.biz\/?page_id=466","title":{"rendered":"Past Trainings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Overview of past\u00a0training programs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Horizon Europe \u2013 International Cooperation for Non-EU Countries<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Overview:<\/b> This specialized training program is designed to equip participants with the skills needed to identify, manage, and develop successful proposals under the Horizon Europe framework, focusing heavily on international cooperation with third countries and the WIDERA (Widening Participation and Strengthening the European Research Area) program.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Target Audience:<\/b> The R&amp;D community, including researchers, research managers, private companies, and public entities interested in WIDERA funding calls.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Format &amp; Key Topics:<\/b> An intensive, interactive 3-day workshop taught in English.<\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0,2\"> The curriculum covers the core principles of proposal preparation, consortium building, and budgeting for international partners.<\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0,4\"> To maximize hands-on learning, participation is limited to 12 people.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Partner Entity:<\/b> Instituto Pedro Nunes (IPN) \u2013 a DGERT-certified training entity.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Learn More: <\/b><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/ipn.pt\/noticias\/noticia\/3552?uri=%2Fnoticias%3Fhistorico%3Dtrue%26tema%3D6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/ipn.pt\/noticias\/noticia\/3552?uri=%2Fnoticias%3Fhistorico%3Dtrue%26tema%3D6<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ULisboa Training \u2013 Preparation of Applications for European Research Funding (ERC)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"6\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Overview:<\/b> Developed to help researchers successfully secure highly competitive individual grants, this program focuses on building advanced conceptual knowledge and proposal-writing strategies for the European Research Council (ERC), European Innovation Council (EIC), and other Horizon Europe core pillars.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Target Audience:<\/b> Faculty members (docentes) and researchers (investigadores) of the University of Lisbon (ULisboa).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Format &amp; Key Topics:<\/b> The course combines in-depth theoretical workshops with dedicated, personalized 1-on-1 strategic mentoring.<\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0,2\"> Sessions guide candidates through proposal drafting, evaluation criteria, and maximizing the scientific and societal impact of their research.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Partner Entity:<\/b> Universidade de Lisboa (ULisboa).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Learn More: <\/b><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ulisboa.pt\/noticia\/formacao-ulisboa-em-preparacao-de-candidaturas-financiamento-europeu-de-investigacao-edicao\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.ulisboa.pt\/noticia\/formacao-ulisboa-em-preparacao-de-candidaturas-financiamento-europeu-de-investigacao-edicao<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>ULisboa Training \u2013 Preparation of Applications for Collaborative Projects<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Overview:<\/b> This program shifts the focus toward multi-partner collaborative funding under Horizon Europe (Pillar II).<\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0,2\"> It provides the operational and strategic tools required to construct successful consortia and design high-impact collaborative bids.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Target Audience:<\/b> Faculty, researchers, and technical\/administrative staff involved in project support at ULisboa.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Format &amp; Key Topics:<\/b> Delivered across multiple specialized tracks, including an <i data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"80\">Introductory Collaborative Masterclass<\/i>, an <i data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"123\">Advanced Hands-On Lab<\/i> (for participants with active project ideas), and a dedicated session on the financial and administrative rules of Horizon Europe.<\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0,2\"> Includes custom group mentoring.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Partner Entity:<\/b> Universidade de Lisboa (ULisboa).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Learn More:<\/b> <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ulisboa.pt\/noticia\/formacao-ulisboa-em-preparacao-de-candidaturas-financiamento-europeu-de-investigacao-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ULisboa Collaborative Projects Portal<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Open Science and Research Data Management Training<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Overview:<\/b> This program helps institutions meet the mandatory Open Science and FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) data requirements set by the European Commission, which are critical for proposal evaluation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Target Audience:<\/b> Faculty, researchers, doctoral candidates, science managers, and data management officers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Format &amp; Key Topics:<\/b> Organized across five key thematic modules: Open Science and FAIR data principles; legal and ethical frameworks (GDPR, copyrights, and intellectual property); data management tools; research reproducibility; and using Artificial Intelligence for Data Management Plans (DMPs).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18,3,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"18,3,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"18,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Partner Entity:<\/b> iRe:Search \u2013 Interdisciplinary Center for Research Data Management of ULisboa, and MJC.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"18,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Learn More: <\/b><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ulisboa.pt\/evento\/formacao-ulisboa-em-gestao-e-partilha-de-dados-de-investigacao-edicao-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.ulisboa.pt\/evento\/formacao-ulisboa-em-gestao-e-partilha-de-dados-de-investigacao-edicao-2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Introduction to R&amp;D Programmes &amp; SME Instrument (now Accelerator) Practical Workshops<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"21,0,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"21,0,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"21,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Overview:<\/b> AAVANZ\u2019s core training series designed to translate complex technological research into commercial success.<\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"21,0,0,2\"> Workshops help companies transition from laboratory concepts (TRL) to solid business models and investor-ready commercial plans, specifically focusing on the high-value EIC Accelerator (formerly SME Instrument) and multi-level funding pathways.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"21,1,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"21,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"21,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Target Audience:<\/b> Start-up founders, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and SME business developers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"21,2,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"21,2,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"21,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Format &amp; Key Topics:<\/b> Dynamic, small-group practical workshops with interactive discussion.<\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"21,2,0,2\"> Key topics include EIC Accelerator preparation, market entry planning, risk analysis, and mapping local and international incentives (Horizon Europe, Eurostars, ESA, PT2020\/PT2030) to business strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"21,3,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"21,3,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"21,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Partner Entities:<\/b> Run on-demand for private corporate clients and periodically in partnership with entities like the National Association of Young Entrepreneurs (ANJE) and LISPOLIS.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"21,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"21,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Learn More:<\/b><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/aavanz.biz\/?p=226\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> https:\/\/aavanz.biz\/?p=226<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview of past\u00a0training programs &nbsp; 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