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.