Horizon Europe

This pillar aims to reinforce the EU's leadership in science by supporting top researchers and fostering collaboration on groundbreaking research. It includes:

• European Research Council (ERC): Provides competitive grants for individual researchers, including Starting, Consolidator, Advanced, and Synergy Grants, awarded based on scientific excellence across all disciplines.

• Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA): Supports fellowships and exchange programs to promote international mobility and interdisciplinary collaboration, including postdoctoral fellowships, doctoral networks, and staff exchanges.

• Research Infrastructures: Invests in cutting-edge research facilities and networks, ensuring European researchers have access to state-of-the-art infrastructure and collaborative opportunities.

Overview of advisors and contact points for the programmes. 

This pillar addresses major global and societal challenges while strengthening European industry through interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral research. It is organized into six thematic clusters:

• Health

• Culture, Creativity, and Inclusive Society

• Civil Security for Society

• Digital, Industry, and Space

• Climate, Energy, and Mobility

• Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment

Funding is available for collaborative projects involving universities, research institutions, companies, and other organizations across different sectors and countries.

Read more about collaborative projects and contact points here. 

The goal of this pillar is to support breakthrough innovations with market potential and scale up high-impact projects, strengthening Europe’s innovation capacity. It includes:

• European Innovation Council (EIC): Provides grants and equity investments for start-ups, SMEs, and individual innovators with disruptive ideas. Funding opportunities include:

  • Pathfinder Grants for early-stage research.

  • Transition Grants for proof-of-concept projects.

  • Accelerator Grants for scaling up businesses.

• European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT): Supports Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) that address societal challenges by fostering collaboration between businesses, research organizations, and universities.

• European Innovation Ecosystems: Strengthens regional and national innovation initiatives by funding projects that promote collaboration, knowledge exchange, and entrepreneurship.

Overview of advisors and local contact points.