Horizon Europe
Horizon Europe (HE) is the European Union’s flagship research and innovation program for 2021–2027. It funds collaborative projects, supports scientific excellence, and aims to tackle global challenges such as climate change, digital transformation, health, and sustainable development. The program brings together researchers, companies, and public organizations to accelerate innovation and strengthen the EU’s scientific and technological leadership.
HE has three pillars:
Pillar 1. The Excellent Science
supports frontier research projects designed and driven by researchers through the European Research Council (ERC). It also funds fellowships and a mobility of researchers through Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, and invests in world-class research infrastructures
Pillar 2. The Global Challenges and European Industrial Competiveness
supports research into societal challenges, reinforces technological and industrial capacities, and sets EU-wide missions with ambitious goals tackling some of our biggest problems (health, climate change, clean energy, mobility, security, digital, materials, etc.). It will also support partnerships with Member States, industry and other stakeholders to work jointly on research and innovation. It includes action by the Joint Research Centre that supports EU and national policymakers with independent scientific evidence and technical support.
Pillar 3. The Innovative Europe
aims to make Europe a frontrunner in market-creating innovation and SME growth through the European Innovation Council. It will help develop the overall European innovation landscape. The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) will continue to foster the integration of business, research, higher education and entrepreneurship
