Horizon Europe is the EU’s key funding programme (2021-2027) for research and innovation, with a budget of €95.5 billion.
Pillar I – EXCELLENT SCIENCE
Reinforcing and extending the excellence of the Union's science base.
Pillar II – GLOBAL CHALLENGES & EUROPEAN INDUSTRIAL COMPETITIVENESS
Boosting key technologies and solutions underpinning EU policies & Sustainable Development Goals (6 clusters and JRC – non-nuclear direct actions):
Pillar III – INNOVATIVE EUROPE
Stimulating market-creating breakthroughs and ecosystems conducive to innovation.
WIDENING PARTICIPATION AND STRENGTHENING THE EUROPEAN RESEARCH AREA (ERA)
Widening participation and spreading excellence.
Joint Research Centre (JRC)
The JRC provides independent, evidence-based science and knowledge, supporting EU policies to positively impact society.