Project representatives move from poster to poster, pausing to discuss, exchanging insights and experiences. Eyes scan badges, names are noted, emails exchanged. Conversations flow over coffee, about starting projects, partners, shared collaborations, early challenges, doubts and questions. And then the magic happens. Two days into PRIMA Project Day, participants are already connecting, creating synergies, and learning from each other’s projects.

For two days in Barcelona, PRIMA Project Day 2025 buzzed with 100 participants, with a total of 57 projects represented, engaging in conversations, sharing ideas, and building connections across the PRIMA Community. More than just a networking event, the Project Day embodies PRIMA’s commitment to create connections across its research portfolio. Alongside project participants, representatives from National Funding Agencies, the PRIMA Chair, EU Commission officials, the Scientific Advisory Committee, and PRIMA staff joined in, showing the full ecosystem supporting projects on their journey to success.

For EU-funded research projects, the ability to communicate complex scientific work into clear, compelling narratives is essential. Whether addressing policymakers, potential partners, or the broader public, researchers must adapt their discourse to be understood by diverse audiences. The pitching is a needed exercise, helping project teams refine their communication messages and learn to convey their project’s uniqueness. This year’s pitch session featured 28 pitches, with each project having exactly two minutes to present. The session was animated by members of the Scientific Advisory Committee, who provided immediate feedback and engaged directly with the teams.