Handbook for Designing Seed-Funding Schemes

This handbook provides practical guidance for policymakers, programme designers, and implementing organisations on how to design and deliver seed-funding schemes that support newcomer participation in Horizon Europe. The guidance presented in this handbook is based on the implementation and evaluation of the PREMIERE Seed-Funding Initiative. It draws on practical experience as well as feedback collected from beneficiaries through questionnaires, interviews, and interactive support activities.