Strengthen Europe's social model and sustainable competitiveness through productivity
Funds research to boost Europe's sustainable competitiveness by analyzing productivity, social standards, and environmental goals amid global change.
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Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: September 23, 2026: Full application submission deadline (single-stage call)
Funding Amounts: €3,000,000–€4,000,000 per project (lump sum); approx. 3 projects funded; 100% funding rate for eligible costs; project duration typically 36–48 months.
Summary: Supports research to advance Europe's social model and sustainable competitiveness by analyzing productivity, social standards, and environmental goals in the context of global change.
Description
This Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Action (RIA) funds projects that analyze and develop recommendations for sustainable competitiveness in Europe, focusing on productivity, social standards, and environmental objectives. The scope includes examining how shifts in geopolitics, global trade, climate, technology, and demography impact European competitiveness and the social model. Projects are expected to deliver innovative solutions and toolkits that help EU Member States and Associated Countries boost productivity while upholding high social and environmental standards. Interdisciplinary approaches, especially integrating social sciences and humanities, are encouraged. Collaboration among funded projects and with the Social Transformations and Resilience partnership is recommended.
