Horizon Europe
Horizon Europe funds collaborative research and innovation projects to tackle global challenges, drive scientific excellence, and boost competitiveness across diverse fields from 2021 to 2027.
Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: Rolling (varies by call for proposals)
Funding Amounts: €93.5 billion total budget (2021–2027); individual grant sizes and durations vary by call.
Summary: The EU's main research and innovation programme supporting collaborative projects addressing global challenges, competitiveness, and sustainable growth.
Key Information: Open to legal entities from EU Member States and associated countries; eligibility and deadlines depend on specific calls.
Description
Horizon Europe is the European Union’s flagship funding programme for research and innovation, running from 2021 to 2027 with a total budget of €93.5 billion. The programme is designed to address major global challenges such as climate change, support the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and enhance European competitiveness and economic growth. Horizon Europe funds collaborative research and innovation projects across a wide range of disciplines and sectors, fosters international cooperation, and aims to strengthen the impact of research in policy, technology development, and job creation.
The programme is structured into multiple pillars and clusters, including Excellent Science, Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness, and Innovative Europe, as well as missions and partnerships targeting specific societal needs.
