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

March 31, 2026

€2,000,000 total; typically one grant awarded

Funds interdisciplinary research to identify and address barriers to scaling innovative solutions for EU Missions, with a focus on risk perception and management.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity supports interdisciplinary, research-led consortia to investigate and overcome barriers that prevent the scaling and deployment of both technological and non-technological innovations aligned with the objectives of the five EU Missions. The grant emphasizes understanding how risk perception and risk management strategies among diverse stakeholder groups—such as regulatory bodies, funders, and end-users—affect the scalability of innovations. Projects must integrate insights from social sciences and humanities to analyze socio-technical, economic, cultural, and regulatory challenges, aiming to unlock the full potential of existing but underutilized solutions. Activities may include stakeholder assessments, studies of behavioral and systemic change, and experimentation with new approaches (e.g., culturally aware nudging) to drive transformation. Results are intended to inform and support other EU Mission projects. --- ## Due Dates - March 31, 2026: Full application submission deadline for HORIZON-MISS-2026-07-CROSS-02 (HORIZON-RIA) — 17:00:00 Brussels time --- ## Funding Amount - The total budget for this topic is €2,000,000. - Typically, one grant will be awarded per topic. - Projects are expected to be collaborative and interdisciplinary. --- ## Eligibility - Proposals must be submitted by consortia, typically including at least three independent legal entities from different EU Member States or Associated Countries. - Eligible countries include EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe. Some non-EU/non-Associated countries may participate under specific provisions (see the [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf)). - Organizations must demonstrate financial and operational capacity. - Additional eligibility and admissibility conditions are detailed in [Annex B](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf) of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes. --- ## Application Process - Single-stage submission process. - The call opens December 9, 2025, and closes March 31, 2026 (17:00 Brussels time). - Proposals must follow the specific page limits and layout described in Part B of the Application Form (see [template](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-ria-ia_en.pdf)). - Applications are submitted via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-MISS-2026-07-CROSS-02?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=11&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Evaluation criteria, thresholds, and timelines are detailed in [Annex D](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf) and [Annex F](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf). --- ## Additional Information - Projects should cover all five EU Missions and deliver actionable insights for mission stakeholders and other relevant projects. - If using satellite-based earth observation or related services, applicants must use Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS data. - For full guidance on the application process, consult the [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) and the [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf). --- ## External Links - [Call Details and Submission Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-MISS-2026-07-CROSS-02?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=11&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [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) - [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) - [Application Form Template (HE RIA, IA)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-ria-ia_en.pdf) - [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |---------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Enquiries | [Contact the European Commission](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/Portal Helpdesk | [IT Helpdesk Contact Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 |

Understanding and overcoming barriers to the scale-up of innovations supporting EU Missions - European Commission

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