The Slovak Liaison Office for Research and Development (SLORD) recently published a comprehensive overview of Slovakia’s participation in Horizon Europe and its predecessor, Horizon 2020. As part of this analysis, PEDAL Consulting emerged as a leading player in securing funding and driving impactful projects. Particularly in Cluster 6 and Cluster 5. We take immense pride in our team’s outstanding performance and the recognition it has garnered.
A Leader in Cluster 6
PEDAL Consulting ranked as the top-performing Slovak entity in Cluster 6, surpassing universities and research institutes. This achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence in the fields of food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture, and the environment. Our expertise in these areas has positioned us as an important contributor to advancing sustainability and resilience in Europe.
Performance in Cluster 5
Our company also secured third place overall in Cluster 5. It focuses on climate, energy, and mobility. Slovakia’s participation in this cluster has seen local entities submitting 181 proposals, with the success rate of 22,7% in Horizon Europe programme. Over the past decade, Slovak researchers have collectively obtained more than €35 million in funding.
PEDAL Consulting’s contributions to this cluster highlight our dedication to developing solutions that address global challenges while fostering international collaboration.
Driving Innovation with EIC Transition
In addition, PEDAL Consulting stands as the most successful Slovak institution in EIC Transition. It is a programme designed to bridge the gap between research and real-world applications. This initiative supports projects that validate novel technologies and develop business cases for market uptake. Our work in this area demonstrates our ability to transform cutting-edge research into tangible, high-impact solutions that contribute to Europe’s innovation landscape
10 Years of Slovak Success in Horizon
Last year marked the 10th anniversary of Slovakia’s participation in Horizon funding programmes. To celebrate this milestone, SLORD launched an informative series presenting key data, successes, and statistics from the past decade. As a company that has been involved in Slovakia’s Horizon achievements, we are honoured to be featured in this overview.
A Big Thank You to Our Dream Team
These milestones would not have been possible without the dedication, expertise, and hard work of our team. At PEDAL Consulting, we believe in delivering top-quality service and fostering trust and collaboration with our partners across Europe and Africa. Our success in securing Horizon Europe funding is a testament to our collective efforts and the strong relationships we have built over the years.
We are proud to be the leading national small and medium-sized enterprise in Horizon Europe programme in the Central and Eastern European region in terms of number of successfully attracted and implemented projects.
We are grateful to SLORD for compiling such insightful data and for their ongoing efforts to support and promote Slovak research and innovation at an international level.
For more details on Slovakia’s performance in Horizon Europe and Horizon 2020, visit SLORD’s website for the full set of infographics: https://slord.sk/108762-2/
