Stepping-up institutional and territorial changes towards open and responsible research and innovation

Last updated: 16.7.2025
Grant

This Horizon Europe program aims to foster significant institutional and territorial changes, propelling open and responsible research and innovation (RRI) across the European Research Area (ERA). By consolidating evidence, providing expertise, and supporting transformative initiatives, it seeks to align R&I with societal needs, enhance scientific excellence, and integrate ethical practices for a more impactful European R&I landscape.

Who is Funded

This section details the target groups and objectives of the program, focusing on research and innovation institutions and territories within the European Research Area (ERA). The program aims to maximize the impact of EU R&I funding by reforming and enhancing the R&I system, improving access to excellence, translating results into the economy, and deepening the ERA through open science, gender equality, and ethical considerations.

What is Funded

This program funds initiatives that drive sustainable institutional and territorial changes towards open and responsible research and innovation. Supported activities range from consolidating evidence and developing guidance to providing direct financial support for implementing transformative changes, with a strong emphasis on public engagement and ethical practices.

Type and Scope of Funding

The funding is provided as grants, with a significant portion allocated to cascading grants for third parties, capped at EUR 60,000 per recipient. The total budget for this call was EUR 59,000,000.

Conditions and Requirements

Applicants must adhere to specific admissibility, eligibility, financial, and operational capacity conditions outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes. The program encourages collaborative approaches and includes specific provisions for financial support to third parties and active dissemination of results.

Application Procedure

The application process is a single-stage submission conducted through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. Evaluation criteria, processes, and timelines are detailed in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes and the Online Manual.

This program operates under the comprehensive legal framework of Horizon Europe, established by foundational EU regulations and further governed by a detailed set of work programmes, guides, and financial regulations, all publicly available.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

59,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

20.04.2022

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Research Area (ERA), comprising EU Member States and Associated Countries. Legal entities from non-associated third countries may also participate under exceptional conditions.

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development, Information and Communication Technology, Social Enterprises, Environmental and Climate Protection, Education and Vocational Training, Service Sector, Other

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Basic Research, Applied Research, Policy Development, Implementation, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Service Delivery, Other

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

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