The recent Horizon Europe data (as of 30 June 2026) confirms that PEDAL Consulting has the highest number of participations in approved projects among all private organisations in Slovakia. With 29 participations, including 3 in the role of coordinator, we maintain this position in a landscape long dominated by universities, research institutions and public bodies.
According to the statistics, PEDAL Consulting ranks second among all Slovak organisations by number of participations in Horizon Europe projects. The overall ranking is led by the National Contact Point for Horizon Europe, the Centre for Scientific and Technical Information of the Slovak Republic (CVTI SR), with 33 participations – a public institution operating under a nationwide mandate. Among private organisations and small and medium-sized enterprises, we remain in first place, and we are once again grateful for that.
Horizon Europe in brief
Horizon Europe is the EU’s largest research and innovation funding programme, with a budget exceeding €95 billion. The average success rate for proposals stands at around 16%, making it one of the most competitive grant environments in the world.
“As AI-powered proposal writing tools become more widespread, competition is intensifying further. Our goal is therefore not only to maintain our current position, but to develop increasingly high-quality proposals that can stand their ground in this new context,” says Robert Miškuf, CEO of PEDAL Consulting.
How Slovakia is performing in Horizon Europe
The latest statistics also offer a broader picture of Slovakia’s engagement in the programme as a whole. As of 30 June 2026, Slovak organisations contributed to the preparation of 2,328 eligible project proposals submitted under 398 calls. The total requested contribution for Slovak applicants across these proposals reached €1.18 billion. A total of 430 project proposals with Slovak participation were approved, with a success rate of 19.20%, above the EU average of 16.01%.
In terms of thematic focus, Slovak organisations achieved the highest success rates in the following areas: European Institute of Innovation and Technology (100%), Research Infrastructures (66%), and Reforming and Enhancing the European Research and Innovation System (29%).
Analysts at the National Horizon Office also highlight a number of persistent challenges: a low volume of submitted proposals, a limited number of research teams involved, a low share of coordinators, and the fact that Slovak organisations frequently take on smaller roles with lower budgets within consortia.
Thank you for your trust
Having our position confirmed in these statistics is both an acknowledgement and a commitment to continued work. We are grateful to our partners in European consortia who place their trust in us time and again.
If you are preparing a Horizon Europe proposal and are looking for an experienced partner, do not hesitate to get in touch.
Source (in Slovak): ERA Portal – Information Portal on the European Research Area, https://eraportal.sk/aktualita/ucast-slovenska-v-programe-horizont-europa-v-cislach/
