BrainHealth JTC2026
EP BrainHealth – European Partnership for Brain Health
The European Partnership for Brain Health (EP BrainHealth) is a major initiative involving over 55 partners from more than 30 countries across Europe and beyond, co-funded by the European Commission. Launched in January 2026, it is one of the largest collaborative efforts in brain research worldwide.
Open Calls
EP BrainHealth Call 1
Biological, social and environmental factors that impact the trajectory of brain health across the lifespan in the field of neurological, mental and sensory disorders
EP BrainHealth Call 2
Biological, social and environmental factors that impact the trajectory of brain health across the lifespan in the field of neurodegeneration
Strengthening brain health research – EP BrainHealth
Deadline for pre-proposal submission – March 10, 2026
Deadline full proposals – June 30, 2026
EUP AH&W
The submission tool of the European Partnership on Animal Health and Welfare
Open Calls
Second transnational call within the framework of the European Partnership Animal Health and Welfare
LINK: EUPAHW: Call 2 PP
Deadline for pre-proposal submission – March 30, 2026
HorizonEurope 2026 Final Work Programme is out!
📣 HorizonEurope 2026 Final Work Programme is out!
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With new calls expected to open in early February and first deadlines in April 2026, now is the perfect time to align ideas, build consortia, and turn strategic research priorities into competitive proposals!
💡 Whether you’re shaping a new concept or joining an experienced consortium, early preparation is the key to success and InnovationActa can top that with a long-standing proposal writing expertise.
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The New EIC Work Programme Is Out!
The New EIC Work Programme Is Out! The 2026 Calls are packed with opportunities you cannot miss! Are you curious about what’s new?🔗Learn more here
Now is the time to start shaping your strategy, validate eligibility of your potential partners, and align your proposal with evaluators’ expectations.
The European Innovation Council has just released its Final Work Programme for the upcoming year for Pathfinder, Transition, and Accelerator and more. This is the moment for deep-tech and science innovators, research teams, and ambitious startups to position themselves for one of the most competitive and impactful funding instruments in Europe.
Cluster 6 - Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment
These calls help deliver sustainable food systems, protect biodiversity, and drive circular bioeconomy approaches. Spanning agriculture, ecosystems, and natural resources, this cluster offers rich opportunities for researchers and innovators building a greener, more resource-efficient Europe.
Focus: Ensuring sustainability and resilience of food systems and ecosystems.
Key areas:
- Biodiversity and ecosystem services
- Sustainable agriculture, forestry, and fisheries
- Circular bioeconomy
- Food systems and security
- Water and soil management
Open Calls
New Calls Coming Soon
Cluster 5 - Climate, Energy & Mobility
These calls support forward-looking collaborations tackling climate change and accelerating the green transition. Opportunities cover clean energy systems, sustainable mobility, and climate adaptation. Whether your work advances low-carbon solutions, smart transport, or resilience strategies, this cluster provides a strong platform for impact.
Focus: Achieving climate neutrality and sustainable transport and energy systems.
Key areas:
- Climate science and solutions
- Energy systems and grids
- Renewable energy
- Smart and sustainable mobility
- Energy efficiency and storage
Cluster 4 - Digital, Industry & Space
These calls empower cutting-edge projects shaping Europe’s digital transformation, industrial leadership, and space innovation. With topics ranging from advanced manufacturing to AI and next-generation space systems, this cluster offers exciting possibilities for innovators driving Europe’s technological future.
Focus: Driving digital and industrial transformation and ensuring technological sovereignty.
Key areas:
- Advanced manufacturing and materials
- Artificial intelligence, data, and robotics
- Microelectronics and photonics
- Space technologies and applications
- Circular and low-carbon industry
Cluster 3 - Civil Security for Society
These calls back ambitious partnerships that enhance Europe’s security and resilience. From disaster preparedness to cybersecurity and crime prevention, opportunities span a wide range of priorities. Whether you work on technologies, policies, or cross-sector strategies, there’s a Horizon Europe pathway to boost societal safety.
Focus: Protecting citizens from crime, terrorism, and disasters.
Key areas:
- Disaster-resilient societies
- Protection and security
- Cybersecurity
- Border management
Cluster 2 - Culture, Creativity & Inclusive Society
These calls support collaborative projects that strengthen democratic governance, foster cultural and creative innovation, and promote social inclusion. With diverse topics across key Destinations, researchers and stakeholders can advance understanding, drive societal change, and help build resilient, inclusive European communities.
Focus: Strengthening democratic governance, social cohesion, and cultural heritage.
Key areas:
- Democracy and governance
- Cultural heritage and creative industries
- Social and economic transformations
- Migration, identity, and inclusion
Cluster 1 - Health
These calls will support ambitious, collaborative projects that tackle Europe’s most pressing health challenges. With a wide range of topics across key Destinations, there’s a wealth of opportunities for researchers, innovators, and stakeholders across the health ecosystem. Whether your work addresses prevention, diagnosis, treatment, or healthcare delivery, there’s a Horizon Europe opportunity for you.
Explore the Full List of Cluster 1 – Health Topics:
- Staying healthy in a rapidly changing society
- Living and working in a health-promoting environment
- Tackling diseases and reducing disease burden
- Developing and using new tools, technologies and digital solutions for a healthy society
- Maintaining an innovative, sustainable, and competitive EU health industry
- Ensuring equal access to innovative, sustainable, and high-quality healthcare
These topics reflect Europe’s commitment to a more resilient, equitable, and digitally empowered healthcare system.
Next Calls
| Topics | Type | Budget (EUR million) | Budget/project | Projects expected to be funded | Deadline |
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Destination – Staying healthy in a rapidly changing society |
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| HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-STAYHLTH-01: Addressing disabilities through the life course to support independent living and inclusion | RIA | 39.30 | 6.00 to 8.00 | 5 |
17 Feb 2027 |
Destination – Living and working in a health-promoting environment |
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| HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-ENVHLTH-02: Integrating climate-related exposures into the human exposome and characterising its changes in response to climate change | RIA | 45.00 | 10.00 to 11.00 | 4 | 17 Feb 2027 |
| HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-ENVHLTH-MISSCLIMA-03: Tools and technologies to support health adaptation to climate change | PCP | 20.0046 | 4.00 to 5.00 | 4 | 17 Feb 2027 |
Destination – Tackling diseases and reducing disease burden |
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| HORIZON-HLTH-2026-03-DISEASE-13: European Partnership for Pandemic Preparedness (Phase 2) | COFUND | 30.00 | Around 63.00 | 1 | 13 Apr 2027 |
| HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-DISEASE-05: Development of novel small molecule antiviral therapeutics for pathogens with epidemic potential | RIA | 44.20 | 9.00 to 11.00 | 5 | 17 Feb 2027 |
| HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-DISEASE-06: Development of monoclonal antibodies to prevent and treat infections from Flaviviruses | RIA | 37.30 | 9.00 to 10.00 | 4 | 17 Feb 2027 |
| HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-DISEASE-07: Development of monoclonal antibodies to prevent and treat infections from Filo-, Nairo-, Phenui-, Picorna- and Toga viruses | RIA | 37.30 | 9.00 to 10.00 | 4 | 17 Feb 2027 |
| HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-DISEASE-08: Development of innovative antimicrobials against pathogens resistant to antimicrobials | RIA | 44.20 | 8.00 to 10.00 | 5 | 17 Feb 2027 |
| HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-DISEASE-10: Prevention and management of chronic noncommunicable diseases in children and young people (GACD) | RIA | 11.80 | 3.00 to 4.00 | 3 | 17 Feb 2027 |
| HORIZON-HLTH-2027-02-DISEASE-01-two-stage: Innovative healthcare interventions for non-communicable diseases | RIA | 63.80 | 7.00 to 8.00 | 8 | 17 Feb 2027 (First Stage), 16 Sep 2027 (Second Stage) |
| HORIZON-HLTH-2027-02-DISEASE-14-two-stage: Clinical trials for advancing innovative interventions for non-communicable diseases | RIA | 39.30 | Around 10.00 | 4 | 17 Feb 2027 (First Stage), 16 Sep 2027 (Second Stage) |
Destination – Ensuring equal access to innovative, sustainable, and high-quality healthcare |
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| HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-CARE-02: Personalised approaches to reduce risks from Adverse Drug Reactions due to administration of multiple medications | RIA | 38.00 | 8.00 to 10.00 | 4 | 17 Feb 2027 |
Destination – Developing and using new tools, technologies and digital solutions for a healthy society |
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| HORIZON-HLTH-2027-02-TOOL-01-two-stage: Development of predictive biomarkers of disease progression and treatment response by using AI methodologies for chronic noncommunicable diseases | RIA | 44.20 | 6.00 to 8.00 | 6 | 17 Feb 2027 (First Stage), 16 Sep 2027 (Second Stage) |
| HORIZON-HLTH-2027-03-TOOL-02: Advancing bio-printing of living cells for regenerative medicine | RIA | 39.30 | 7.00 to 10.00 | 4 | 16 Sep 2027 |
| HORIZON-HLTH-2027-03-TOOL-04: Virtual Human Twins (VHTs) for integrated clinical decision support in prevention and diagnosis | RIA | 39.30 | 10.00 to 12.00 | 4 | 16 Sep 2027 |
| HORIZON-HLTH-2027-03-TOOL-08: Towards the next generation of frontier Artificial Intelligence models for healthcare | CSA | 2.90 | Around 2.90 | 1 | 16 Sep 2027 |
Destination – Maintaining an innovative, sustainable, and competitive EU health industry |
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| HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-IND-01: Development of cell-free protein synthesis platforms for discovery and/or production of biologicals | RIA | 24.50 | 6.00 to 8.00 | 4 | 17 Feb 2027 |
| HORIZON-HLTH-2027-02-IND-02-two-stage: Portable and versatile Point-of-care diagnostics | IA | 39.30 | 5.00 to 7.00 | 6 | 17 Feb 2027 (First Stage), 16 Sep 2027 (Second Stage) |