The EU's framework programme for research and innovation, running 2021–2027 with a €95.5 billion budget. Grants are awarded through calls under its clusters, missions and the European Innovation Council.
The programme's families
European Innovation Council (EIC)European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)Horizon Europe Cluster 4 — Digital, Industry and SpaceHorizon Europe Cluster 5 — Climate, Energy and MobilityHorizon Europe Cluster 6 — Food, Bioeconomy and EnvironmentHorizon Europe Cluster 3 — Civil Security for SocietyHorizon Europe Cluster 1 — HealthHorizon Europe — EU Missions
Open calls, soonest deadline first
The 20 closing soonest of 507 — filter the full table ›
Questions founders ask about Horizon Europe
When is the next deadline under Horizon Europe?
25 Aug 2026, for Open innovation: Addressing Grand challenges in AI (AI Data and Robotics Partnership) (CSA).
Can a single company apply to Horizon Europe, or is a consortium required?
478 of the 507 open calls under Horizon Europe require a consortium. 18 accept a single company applying on its own.
How much does Horizon Europe award per project?
The largest call open now awards €100M–€118M.
Other programmes and countries
European Innovation Council (EIC)European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)Horizon Europe Cluster 4 — Digital, Industry and SpaceHorizon Europe Cluster 5 — Climate, Energy and MobilityHorizon Europe Cluster 6 — Food, Bioeconomy and EnvironmentHorizon Europe Cluster 3 — Civil Security for SocietyHorizon Europe Cluster 1 — HealthHorizon Europe — EU MissionsDigital Europe ProgrammeLIFE ProgrammeEuropean Defence FundEurostarsItalyThe United KingdomThe NetherlandsPortugalSwedenFranceGermanySpainBelgiumIrelandFinland