+ How is AISEMA Score calculated? 

AISEMA Score is a quantitative measure of relevance, helping users quickly assess how well a given topic or project matches their query. It is based on a weighted semantic analysis of key elements from European Commission documents. 

For funding topics, AISEMA Score is derived from three essential components: 

• Expected Outcome – The anticipated results of the funded research. 

• Impact – The broader effects of the project on science, society, and industry. 

• Scope – The specific research areas and methodologies covered. 

Each of these sections is semantically and contextually compared to the user’s query using advanced language models and a fast vector database. The final AISEMA Score is computed as a weighted sum of these subsection scores, providing a single, interpretable relevance metric. Users can view partial scores for each section in the Details panel of the search results. For project searches, AISEMA Score is calculated based on semantic similarity between the project title and description and the user’s input.  

 

Understanding Horizon Europe sections: Expected Outcome, Impact, and Scope 

When evaluating funding opportunities in Horizon Europe, topics are often structured into three key sections: Expected Outcome, Impact, and Scope. These elements define the purpose, goals, and expectations of a call and are essential for aligning project proposals with funding requirements. 

+ Expected Outcome – What Results Should the Project Deliver? 

The Expected Outcome section outlines the direct results of projects funded under the given topic. It describes the specific advancements, deliverables, and technical or scientific breakthroughs that proposals should achieve. 

+ How to interpret it? 

• Think of this as the “what” – the concrete outputs your project should generate. 

• Align your ideas with the listed outcomes to ensure your proposal is relevant. 

• If multiple outcomes are listed, your project should address as many as possible while staying realistic. 

• Be aware of important details: some Topics state “address ALL Expected Outcomes” or “address ONE of the Outcomes listed below”.  
  
  

Pro Tip: Review past funded projects under similar topics to understand how outcomes were interpreted and delivered. You can do this with AISEMA, using specific Expected Outcomes as project queries.