Pandemic preparedness
The Horizon Europe 'Pandemic preparedness' program (HORIZON-HLTH-2022-DISEASE-07-02) is a crucial initiative designed to bolster the European Union's and its Member States' capacity to respond swiftly and effectively to future health emergencies. This program specifically targets research and innovation gaps to support the establishment and work of a future European partnership on pandemic preparedness and the Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA).
Who is Funded
This program is designed for a broad range of entities across EU Member States, Associated Countries, and specifically includes organizations from the United States. Its primary goal is to foster research and innovation that enhances preparedness and response to infectious disease threats globally, contributing to better public health outcomes and a more resilient healthcare system.
What is Funded
This funding program supports research and innovation actions focused on enhancing preparedness and response to infectious disease threats, including novel pathogens. It encompasses diverse research areas from understanding disease mechanisms to developing advanced medical countermeasures and robust surveillance systems, while excluding activities related to supply chain management.
Type and Scope of Funding
The 'Pandemic preparedness' topic offers grant funding under Horizon Europe, with a significant budget allocation designed to support projects aimed at bolstering the Union's response capabilities against health emergencies. Each successful project is expected to receive a substantial grant to facilitate impactful research and innovation.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants must adhere to comprehensive conditions covering admissibility, eligibility, financial capacity, and ethical considerations. Collaboration through consortia is highly encouraged or required, and proposals involving clinical studies must provide specific essential information to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
Application Procedure
The application process for this call followed a single-stage submission, concluding in April 2022. Proposals underwent a rigorous evaluation based on predefined criteria, with results communicated to applicants following assessment.
Legal Basis
The 'Pandemic preparedness' program operates under the comprehensive regulatory framework of Horizon Europe, ensuring its legal foundation and adherence to the European Union's financial and granting rules. Official texts detailing these legal bases are publicly accessible through the European Commission's funding portal and related publications.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
3.000.000 €
Allocated Budget:
The total allocated budget for this topic in 2022 was 10,000,000 EUR. Individual grants were expected to be 3,000,000 EUR.
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
EU Member States, Associated Countries, and the United States of America.
Sectors:
Healthcare, Medical Technology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Research and Development, Information and Communication Technology, Environmental and Climate Protection
Beneficiaries:
Health care providers, researchers, health authorities, patients, and citizens
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
A dedicated coordination support action (HORIZON-HLTH-2021-DISEASE-04-06: Building a European partnership for pandemic preparedness) will help develop a common long-term Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda for the European partnership on pandemic preparedness. The European Commission will facilitate networking and exchanges between this CSA and successful applicants.
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