Horizon Europe

Background

This proposal establishes the tenth Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, Horizon Europe, a key instrument for delivering the policy ambitions outlined in the Commission’s proposal for the next long-term EU budget (2028–2034) and the political priorities for 2024–2029, as set out in President von der Leyen’s guidelines - Europe’s Choice. Building on one of Europe’s strongest brands and biggest R&I programme worldwide, —Horizon Europe, this proposal places research and innovation at the heart of the Union’s economy and investment strategy. It promotes simplicity and flexibility, enabling faster and more strategic EU spending through clearer rules and more transparent procedures for applicants and stakeholders. 

Europe needs to increase its investments in innovation and address its weaknesses that begin with obstacles in the pipeline from innovation to commercialisation. Public sector support for R&I also needs to address the shortcomings of Europe’s R&I ecosystem and innovation performance both at national and EU levels.  In response, this proposal presents a simplified and refocused Horizon Europe aiming to strengthen the EU’s scientific and technological bases, to boost the circulation and uptake of knowledge, technology and innovation, and to leverage the EU funding instruments for maximum added value, for a catalytic effect on further public and private investments in the Member States.  

Practical information

• Composition of study group
• Administrator in charge: Jana VALANT
• Assistant: Iseult TOUSSAINT

For more information, please contact INT secretariat.