100 billion euro for successor of Horizon 2020 EU-program
26th of June 2018
A new programme – Horizon Europe – will build on the achievements and success of the previous research and innovation programme (Horizon 2020) and keep the EU at the forefront of global research and innovation. Horizon Europe is the most ambitious research and innovation programme ever and the Commission is proposing a budget of 100 billion euro for the next long-term EU budget 2021-2027.
Horizon Europe will introduce the following main new features:
- A European Innovation Council (EIC) to help the EU become a frontrunner in market-creating innovation. The Commission's proposal will establish a one-stop shop to bring the most promising high potential and breakthrough technologies from lab to market application, and help the most innovative start-ups and companies scale up their ideas.
- New EU-wide research and innovation missions focusing on societal challenges and industrial competitiveness.
- Maximizing the innovation potential across the EU. Support will be doubled for Member States lagging behind in their efforts to make the most of their national research and innovation potential.
- A new generation of European Partnerships and increased collaboration with other EU programmes. Horizon Europe will streamline the number of partnerships that the EU co-programmes or co-funds with partners like industry, civil society and funding foundations, in order to increase their effectiveness and impact in achieving Europe's policy priorities.
With these plans, EU support for innovation across Europe is guaranteed for the coming years. If you want to stay informed please contact one of the Alfa grant experts.