Horizon Europe is the European Union’s flagship research and innovation framework program covering the years 2021 to 2027. This initiative was launched to strengthen Europe's research and innovation ecosystem, respond to global challenges, and boost the continent's overall competitiveness.
The program's core objectives include reinforcing Europe’s scientific and technological foundations, developing innovative solutions, and transforming these breakthroughs into economic and social benefits. Horizon Europe provides vital funding for projects aimed at achieving sustainable development goals and supporting the digital transition.
The program is built around three main pillars:
Scientific Excellence: Supporting scientific research, funding projects that push boundaries, and encouraging collaboration among researchers.
Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness: Tackling global issues like health, climate change, and the energy transition while enhancing the innovation capacity of European industry.
Innovative Europe: Supporting innovative businesses and entrepreneurs, while offering start-ups and SMEs opportunities to develop cutting-edge solutions.
Horizon Europe is open to a wide range of participants, including scientists, research institutions, universities, SMEs, industrial partners, and non-governmental organizations. Participants can access funding opportunities by applying to specific project calls.
Through this program, the European Union is not only promoting scientific innovation but also investing heavily in a sustainable and digital future.
