Reflecting on Impact: Dr. Chiara Certomá Represented PartArt4OW at APRE's 2024 Horizon Europe Missions Webinar – Looking back at a significant engagement, Dr. Chiara Certomá of Sapienza Università Roma represented the innovative PartArt4OW initiative at the webinar “Le EU Mission in Horizon Europe: il bando 2024” (The EU Missions in Horizon Europe: the 2024 call), organized by APRE, the Italian Agency of the European Commission, in 2024. This event served as an important platform to introduce PartArt4OW's vision and potential within the framework of the EU Missions under the Horizon Europe program.
The APRE webinar, which aimed to inform potential applicants about the opportunities presented by the 2024 Horizon Europe calls related to the EU Missions, provided a valuable stage for PartArt4OW to connect with a relevant audience of researchers, innovators, and stakeholders interested in contributing to the Missions' objectives.
Key Aspects of Dr. Certomá's Presentation:
During the webinar, Dr. Certomá conveyed several key aspects of the PartArt4OW initiative:
- The Core Concept: She clearly explained the central idea of PartArt4OW – how it aims to integrate the power of arts and culture into addressing the goals of one or more of the EU Missions.
- Innovation and Approach: Dr. Certomá presented the innovative methodologies and approaches that PartArt4OW intended, and has now begun, to employ, emphasizing the unique contribution of artistic and cultural perspectives.
- Potential Impact: The presentation outlined the anticipated impact of PartArt4OW, showcasing how it could contribute to raising awareness, fostering engagement, and driving tangible progress towards the Missions' targets.
- Synergies with EU Missions: Dr. Certomá articulated clear connections between PartArt4OW's objectives and the specific goals and priorities outlined within the Horizon Europe Missions framework, particularly those related to societal transformation and public engagement.
- Call for Collaboration: The webinar served as an opportunity to connect with potential partners and collaborators who shared a vision for integrating arts and culture into addressing European challenges.
Dr. Certomá's Experience and the Significance for PartArt4OW:
Dr. Certomá's participation in the APRE webinar proved to be a valuable step for PartArt4OW to:
- Gain Initial Visibility: The initiative was successfully presented to a targeted audience actively seeking opportunities within the Horizon Europe program
- Network and Connect: Initial connections were made with potential partners, researchers, and policymakers interested in the intersection of arts, culture, and EU Missions.
- Receive Feedback: The questions and discussions with attendees likely provided valuable early insights and perspectives for the project's development.
- Position for Future Opportunities: The event helped to establish PartArt4OW's presence within the European research and innovation landscape, potentially contributing to subsequent collaborations and funding opportunities.
Reflecting on the Engagement:
Dr. Certomá's presentation at the APRE webinar in 2024 marked an important moment in disseminating the vision of PartArt4OW and building connections within the Horizon Europe framework. The insights and contacts gained from this event have likely played a role in shaping the subsequent development and ongoing endeavors of the initiative as it continues to explore its contribution to the ambitious goals of the EU Missions.