The Full Proposal Check (FPC) is a support service offered by the NCP4Industry network to coordinators preparing Horizon Europe Cluster 4 Industry proposals. The service provides coordinators with the opportunity to receive structured, expert feedback on an advanced full proposal draft prior to submission.
The objective of the FPC is to help coordinators identify strengths, gaps, and areas for improvement, increase alignment with call expectations, and improve overall proposal quality. Feedback is provided by experienced Horizon Europe experts and moderated by National Contact Points (NCPs), ensuring a constructive and confidential exchange.
The service is free of charge and delivered through online feedback meetings. All proposal drafts are treated as strictly confidential.
How the Full Proposal Check works
The Full Proposal Check consists of a dedicated online feedback session with the proposal coordinator and invited experts. Each session follows a structured format and lasts up to two hours.
Proposals are reviewed in advance by experts
Coordinators are invited to briefly present their proposal
Experts provide feedback and discuss key strengths and weaknesses
The session is moderated by an NCP facilitator to ensure clarity, balance, and time management
The feedback focuses on overall proposal quality and readiness for submission, rather than scoring or ranking proposals.
Full Proposal Check 2026
Next Full Proposal Check will be around Horizon Europe 2026 & 2027 RIA and IA calls opening 22 September 2026, Deadline 2 February 2027.
Experience from previous Full Proposal Checks
The Full Proposal Check has been successfully implemented by the NCP4Industry network in previous years, supporting a wide range of Cluster 4 Industry proposals across multiple call topics.
Past editions have involved:
dozens of proposal drafts reviewed,
- 3 out of the 6 proposals were later successful in the actual call and received funding
participation from coordinators across Europe,
feedback delivered by experienced Horizon Europe experts, and
strong engagement from National Contact Points acting as facilitators and rapporteurs.
Feedback from coordinators highlights the value of the FPC in clarifying call expectations, strengthening proposal structure, and improving confidence ahead of submission. The experience gained from past Full Proposal Checks continuously informs and improves the design and delivery of the service.