Horizon Europe. The EU’s flagship programme for research and innovation

Horizon Europe is the European Union’s main funding programme for research and innovation for 2021–2027. It supports collaborative research, innovation development and long-term impact across science, industry and society. Official EU sources present Horizon Europe as the EU’s core research and innovation programme, structured around three main pillars plus a widening and ERA component.

How Horizon Europe Is Structured

Horizon Europe is organised around three main pillars, with an additional component supporting widening participation and the European Research Area.

The Six Horizon Europe Clusters

Under Pillar II, Horizon Europe is organised into six thematic clusters that group collaborative research and innovation topics. These clusters help applicants identify where their project theme fits within the programme.

Cluster 1 Health

Supports research and innovation related to health, health technologies, disease prevention, treatment, well-being and sustainable health systems.

Cluster 2 Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society

Supports projects related to democracy, cultural heritage, social transformation and inclusive growth.

Cluster 3 Civil Security for Society

Supports projects addressing security threats, disaster resilience, protection, cybersecurity and safer societies.

Digital, Industry and Space

Supports research and innovation in digital technologies, industry, advanced manufacturing, materials, key digital technologies and space-related themes.

Cluster 5 Climate, Energy and Mobility

Supports projects related to climate action, energy systems, transport, mobility, automotive and the green transition.

Cluster 6 Food, Bioeconomy, Agriculture and Environment

Supports projects focused on food systems, agriculture, biodiversity, natural resources, circular economy and environmental sustainability.

Who Horizon Europe Is For

Horizon Europe is relevant for a broad range of organisations participating in collaborative research and innovation projects across Europe.

Research organisations and universities

SMEs and innovation-driven companies

Start-ups and scale-ups

Public authorities and public-sector bodies

Industry partners and technology organisations

Coordinators and consortium partners

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