Horizon Europe

The EU framework programme for research and innovation, 2021-2027.

Horizon Europe is the European Union’s main research and innovation programme for 2021-2027, with a budget of about EUR 95.5 billion.

What it funds

The programme has three pillars: excellent science, global challenges and industrial competitiveness (organised in thematic clusters such as health, civil security, digital and industry, climate and energy), and innovative Europe.

Types of action

  • Research and Innovation Actions (RIA): research, usually funded at 100% of eligible costs
  • Innovation Actions (IA): closer to market, usually 70% for profit-making entities and 100% for non-profits
  • Coordination and Support Actions (CSA): coordination and networking, usually 100%

Who can apply

Most pillar 2 calls require a consortium of at least three independent entities from three different Member States or associated countries. Exact rates and conditions are set in each call.

Open now on the EU portal 131 calls

Sorted by deadline. Days left update on every visit.

  1. Open call for proposals Innovation projects

    HORIZON Deadline: Closing soon

  2. CodeSupply open call (2026-11Y)

    HORIZON Deadline: Closing soon

  3. Restack Open Call (2026-11R)

    HORIZON Deadline: Closing soon

  4. EIC Accelerator 2026 - Short proposal

    HORIZON Deadline: Closing soon

  5. Demand-led innovation in security

    HORIZON Deadline: Closing soon

See all open calls for this programme