[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

September 18, 2025 (single-stage)

Around €2,000,000 per project | Approx. 2 projects funded

Supports collaborative research and innovation funding programmes across Europe to address global challenges through joint priorities and activities.

Consortium must include at least three independent legal entities; two must be from EU Member States.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity under Horizon Europe is designed to foster programme-level collaboration among EU Member States, Associated Countries, and other eligible partners. The aim is to coordinate national and regional research and innovation (R&I) funding programmes by pooling resources and aligning policies. This action builds on the legacy of the ERA-NET scheme, focusing on enhancing collaborative research to address global challenges. Funded projects are expected to: - Identify common R&I priorities among participating countries. - Implement multiannual joint calls for transnational collaborative projects. - Carry out additional joint activities that support technology, regulatory policy, and societal/market uptake. - Contribute to global challenges, including the Sustainable Development Goals. The action encourages bottom-up initiatives, ensures complementarity with EU Missions and European Partnerships, and supports the objectives of the Pact for Research and Innovation in Europe. International cooperation, including with non-associated third countries, is encouraged to strengthen collaboration and promote shared European values in research and innovation. --- ## Due Dates - Proposal opening: May 15, 2025 - Proposal deadline: September 18, 2025, 17:00 Brussels time --- ## Funding Amount - Total topic budget: €4,000,000 - Typical contribution: Around €2,000,000 per project - Approximate number of grants: 2 - Project duration: Up to 3 years (longer duration possible if justified) --- ## Eligibility - Proposals must be submitted by a consortium with at least three independent legal entities. - Each entity must be established in a different Member State, Associated Country, or non-associated third country. - At least two entities must be established in EU Member States. - Legal entities from non-associated third countries are exceptionally eligible for EU funding for this topic. - Applicants must demonstrate clear commitment from participating programmes to pool resources. - Proposals must avoid overlap with ongoing actions funded under Horizon 2020 or Horizon Europe. For full details, refer to [Annex B of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf). --- ## Application Process - Submission is via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-WIDERA-2025-06-ERA-05?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=7&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Single-stage application. - Use the [standard application form (HE CSA)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-csa_en.pdf). - Follow the [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) for guidance on submission and management. - Evaluation criteria and process are detailed in the [General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2023-2024/wp-13-general-annexes_horizon-2023-2024_en.pdf). --- ## Additional Information - Projects should demonstrate national, regional, and transnational impact. - Activities must align with the objectives of the European Research Area (ERA) and contribute to the Pact for Research and Innovation in Europe. - Proposals should detail how resources will be pooled and how international partners (including non-associated third countries) will be involved. - Joint calls and activities should not duplicate existing EU-funded efforts. --- ## External Links - [Call details and submission portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-WIDERA-2025-06-ERA-05?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=7&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) - [General Annexes (eligibility, evaluation, legal setup)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf) - [EU Missions](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe/eu-missions-horizon-europe_en) - [European Partnerships](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe/european-partnerships-horizon-europe_en) - [Partner search tool](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-to-participate/partner-search?order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=lastModified&isExactMatch=true&type=ORGANISATION,PERSON&frameworkProgramme=43108390) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Enquiries | [European Commission Contact](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Research Enquiries | [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | National Contact Points | [Find your NCP](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) | | IT Helpdesk | [Portal IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) |

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