Horizon Europe
Horizon Europe is the EU’s research and innovation framework programme running from 2021-2027. It rests on three pillars:
1. "Excellent Science" supports pioneering research projects defined and initiated by researchers themselves through the European Research Council (ERC). It finances scholarships and exchanges of researchers through the activities of Marie Skłodowska-Curie and investments in the development of research infrastructure.
2. "Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness" is aimed at directly supporting research related to global challenges and industrial technologies. It includes European private-public partnerships as well as the activities of the Joint Research Centre (JRC), which contributes to the work of European and national decision-makers through independent scientific evidence and technical support.
3. "Innovative Europe" aims to make Europe a leader in innovation created by new markets. It also aims to further strengthen the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and encourage the integration of business, research, higher education and entrepreneurship.
The EU institutions reached a political agreement on Horizon Europe on 11 December 2020 and set the budget for Horizon Europe at €95.5 billion in current prices (including €5.4 billion from the Next Generation of the EU – Recovery Fund). On this basis, the European Parliament and the Council of the EU proceed towards the adoption of the legal acts.
Who can apply?
Universities, colleges, research institutes, education and training centres, professional associations / unions, state / region / city / municipality / local government, international organisations, small and medium enterprises (10 - 249 employees), micro enterprises (<10 employees ), NGOs, public services, start-ups, large companies (> 250 employees), associations, national government.
For more information please visit:
EU Commission website: https://ec.europa.eu/info/horizon-europe_en
Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Innovation of the Republic of Serbia: http://horizon2020.mpn.gov.rs (previous programme)
Funding opportunities: https://ec.europa.eu/info/research-and-innovation/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe_en