Horizon Europe

THE NEXT EU RESEARCH & INNOVATION INVESTMENT PROGRAMME (2021 – 2027)

Vision

A sustainable, fair and prosperous future for people and planet based on European values.

• Tackling climate change (35 % budgetary target)
• Helping to achieve Sustainable Development Goals
• Boosting the Union's competitiveness and growth

Programme Structure

R&I Missions

Horizon Europe defines mission characteristics and elements of governance, and 5 missions areas. Specific missions will be programmed within the Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness pillar (drawing on inputs from other pillars)

Mission Areas

- Adaptation to climate change, including societal transformation

- Cancer

- Healthy oceans, seas, coastal and inland waters

- Climate-neutral and smart cities

- Soil health and food

International Cooperation

Horizon Europe proposes extended openness to association

• Third countries with good capacity in science, technology and innovation
• Taking into account objective of driving economic growth in Europe through innovation

Budget

€ 95.5 billion