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Horizon Europe – Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021–2027)

Horizon Europe is the EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021–2027) offering funding opportunities for companies, public institutions, and research organizations in the fields of Smart Cities & Regions, Mobility, and Digitalization. Applications are submitted through work programmes and calls on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.

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Grant criteria

Application Deadline: Ongoing
Application level: Complex
Funding rate: 70% - 100%

Funding objective

Horizon Europe aims to build a knowledge- and innovation-based society and a competitive economy while simultaneously contributing to sustainable development. The program promotes excellent science, addresses global challenges, and strengthens Europe's industrial competitiveness, supports innovative market uptake, and expands participation in the European Research Area.

Eligible to apply

  • Companies
  • Public Institutions
  • Educational Institutions
  • Interest Groups and Other Associations

Funding requirements

  • Legal entities or natural persons from EU member states and associated countries
  • In joint projects, at least three independent partners from three different countries
  • Individual applications possible in certain areas of the program

Evaluation criteria

  • Excellence of the scientific and technical approach
  • Impact and added value for the EU
  • Quality and efficiency of implementation
  • Degree of innovation and market potential

Description

Horizon Europe is the European Union's central research and innovation framework program for the period 2021–2027. Participants from companies, public institutions, educational establishments, as well as associations and federations can be funded in thematic priorities such as Smart Cities & Regions, Mobility, Digitalization, and Research & Innovation. The program aims to build a knowledge- and innovation-based society, strengthen industrial competitiveness, and contribute to sustainable development. Innovative market uptake is supported, while excellent science is promoted and global challenges addressed. Funded projects are expected to deliver clear added value for the EU and sustainably strengthen European value chains.

Applications are submitted via two-year work programs and specific calls in the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. Eligible applicants are legal and natural persons from EU member states and associated partner countries. For collaborative projects, a consortium of at least three independent partners from three different countries is required; in selected sub-areas, single applications are also possible. Funding rate: 70%–100% of eligible costs. The evaluation considers the excellence of the scientific and technical approach, impact for the EU, quality and efficiency of implementation, as well as innovation content and market potential. Deadlines vary depending on the call and generally allow for a submission period of three to four months.

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