Some of these issues were also addressed at an informal preparatory meeting on 20 July, where research ministers agreed on the need for substantial simplification of the rules for participation and dissemination under Horizon 2020 in order to attract the best researchers and innovators.
Mõnda neist teemadest arutati ka mitteametlikul ettevalmistaval kohtumisel 20. juulil, kus teadusministrid leppisid kokku vajaduses lihtsustada oluliselt programmi „Horisont 2020” kohta kehtivaid osalemise ja levitamise eeskirju, et tuua kokku parimad uurijad ja uuendajad.