Horizon Europe – Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021–2027)
Horizon Europe is the European Union's ninth Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, running from 2021 to 2027. It provides the basis for funding research and innovation with the aim of establishing a knowledge and innovation-based society and a competitive economy, while contributing to sustainable development.
Who is funded?
The Horizon Europe Framework Programme supports a wide range of applicants from all EU Member States and associated countries. The aim is to build a knowledge and innovation-based society and a competitive economy that contributes to sustainable development.
What is funded?
Horizon Europe supports a wide range of research and innovation activities aimed at tackling global challenges and strengthening Europe's industrial competitiveness. Funding covers thematic clusters from health to bioeconomy and includes projects at various maturity levels, from basic research to market introduction.
Type and Scope of Funding
Horizon Europe primarily offers grants, but can also include other forms of funding such as scholarships or prizes. Funding is designed for a fixed period and varies in amount depending on the type of project.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants must meet various formal, ethical, and security-related conditions. Projects typically require consortia from several countries, with exceptions for individual applications. Specific rules apply to application submission, budgeting, and the use of results.
Application Process
The application process in Horizon Europe is based on regular calls and tenders from the Commission, published in the Official Journal of the EU and the Funding & Tenders Portal. There are various procedure types, and applications are evaluated by independent experts.
Legal Basis
The Horizon Europe program is based on a specific EU regulation that defines its objectives, financial resources, and rules. This regulation is the primary legal document governing the program's implementation and participation conditions.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
Up to 100% of eligible costs (generally 70% for innovation actions)
Allocated Budget:
97.076.000.000 €
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union and associated countries
Sectors:
Healthcare, Creative Industries, Information and Communication Technology, Environmental and Climate Protection, Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Transportation and Logistics, Food Processing, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Water and Waste Management, Social Enterprises, Other
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Feasibility Study, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Planning, Evaluation
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Union
Managed By:
Project Management Agency at DLR (BMBF EU Office)
Additional Partners:
Private and public partners, including industry, universities, research organizations, public bodies, civil society, foundations, and NGOs
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