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What is Horizon Europe?

Horizon Europe is the EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation. Following the Multiannual Financial Framework Midterm Review (MTR) decision, the indicative funding amount for Horizon Europe for the period 2021-2027 is €93.5 billion. Canada became an Associated Country with the European Union in July 2024, which means that Canada can apply for funding as an Associated Country under Pillar II of the Programme. More than €53 billion (CDN$77 billion) has been allocated to Pillar II.

It tackles climate change, helps to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and boosts the EU’s competitiveness and growth. For more, see the Horizon Europe website.

2024 Work Programme

2025 HE Work Programme

Horizon Europe is releasing a new Work Programme for 2025-2027. Specific calls are expected to be announced in the spring of 2025.

Horizon Europe Strategic Plan

Action Types

Actions Definition and Level of Funding Technology Readiness Level
Research Innovation Action (RIA) Establishes new knowledge or explores a new or improved technology, product, process, service or solution. The EU funding covers up to 100% of the project costs. Defined in the call texts (from TRL3 to TRL5 on average)
Innovation Action (IA) Produces plans or designs for new or improved products, processes or services including prototyping, testing, demonstrating, piloting, large-scale product validation and market replication. The EU funding covers up to 70% of the project costs. Defined in the call texts (from TRL5 to TRL7 on average)
Coordination Support Action (CSA) Improves cooperation among EU and associated countries to strengthen the European Research Area including, for example, standardization, dissemination, awareness-raising, communication and networking activities, policy dialogues, mutual learning or studies. The EU funding covers up to 100% of the project costs.

Accompanying measures to support R&D and innovation activities

Contribution to standards, dissemination, policy and other areas

No research activities planned

Technology Readiness Levels

  • TRL 0: Idea. Unproven concept, no testing has been performed.
  • TRL 1: Basic Research. Principles postulated and observed but no experimental proof available.
  • TRL 2: Technology formulation. Concept and application have been formulated.
  • TRL 3: Applied research. First laboratory tests completed; proof of concept.
  • TRL 4: Small-scale prototype built in a laboratory environment ("ugly" prototype).
  • TRL 5: Large-scale prototype tested in intended environment.
  • TRL 6: Prototype system tested in intended environment close to expected performance.
  • TRL 7: Demonstration system operating in operational environment at pre-commercial scale.
  • TRL 8: First of a kind commercial system. Manufacturing issues solved.
  • TRL 9: Full commercial application, technology available for consumers.

Clusters

Health

The aims of this cluster include improving and protecting the health and well-being of citizens of all ages by generating new knowledge, developing innovative solutions and integrating where relevant a gender perspective to prevent, diagnose, monitor, treat and cure diseases.

For more information on this cluster, see the Horizon Europe website.

Funding

€8.2B, 2021 - 2027

Apply for funding

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) National Contacts

Culture, Creativity, and Inclusive Society

This cluster aims to strengthen European democratic values, including rule of law and fundamental rights, safeguarding our cultural heritage, and promoting socio-economic transformations that contribute to inclusion and growth. 

For more information on this cluster, see the Horizon Europe website.

Funding

€2.3B, 2021 - 2027

Apply for funding

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) National Contacts

  • Maria Barnes, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    maria.barnes@servicecanada.gc.ca

Civil Security for Society

This cluster responds to the challenges arising from persistent security threats, including cybercrime, as well as natural and man-made disasters.

For more information on this cluster, see the Horizon Europe website.

Funding

€1.6B, 2021 - 2027

Apply for funding

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) National Contacts

Digital Industry and Space

This cluster responds to the challenges arising from persistent security threats, including cybercrime, as well as natural and man-made disasters.

For more information on this cluster, see the Horizon Europe website.

Funding

€15.3B, 2021 - 2027

Apply for funding

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) National Contacts

Climate, Energy, and Mobility

This cluster aims to fight climate change by better understanding its causes, evolution, risks, impacts and opportunities, and by making the energy and transport sectors more climate and environment-friendly, more efficient and competitive, smarter, safer and more resilient.

For more information on this cluster, see the Horizon Europe website.

Funding

€15B, 2021 - 2027

Apply for funding

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) National Contacts

Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment

This cluster aims to fight climate change by better understanding its causes, evolution, risks, impacts and opportunities, and by making the energy and transport sectors more climate and environment-friendly, more efficient and competitive, smarter, safer and more resilient.

For more information on this cluster, see the Horizon Europe website.

Funding

€9B, 2021 - 2027

Apply for funding

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) National Contacts 

Missions

Each mission operates as a portfolio of actions – such as research projects, policy measures or even legislative initiatives - to achieve a measurable goal that could not be achieved through individual actions.

Information about the mission areas and the people chairing the mission boards

Partnerships

Partnerships are divided by Cluster, under Pillar II (See Introduction to Horizon Europe webinar, September 19, 2024, for more information).  

ERA-LEARN provides a comprehensive database of research & innovation partnerships (Check with ISA regarding partnerships as financial or in-kind contributions may be required to join).

Note: Partnerships follow a lengthier 2-stage application process.

Resources

Pre-award resources

Post-award Resources

Horizon Europe General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

Learn more

Researcher consortium building and resources

SFU Horizon Europe Engagement Fund (HEEF) - funding for researchers to build their networks/consortia (coming soon!) 

SFU Research Expertise Engine – Search research expertise and interests for SFU researchers

Gender Equality Plan

Horizon Europe Gender Equality Plans (pdf)

Complementary Funding

Name Role Organization
ERC Grants Starting, Consolidator, Advanced, Synergy, Proof of Concept Grants ERC
Eureka Network R&D Partnerships and Innovation and Grants Eureka
NRC International Opportunities International Opportunities NRC
SSHRC Grant Destination Horizon Grants SSHRC

Contacts

SFU Contacts

Research Services Institutional Strategic Awards
ors@sfu.ca

Michele La Vie

Project Manager
Horizon Europe
mlavie@sfu.ca

isa@sfu.ca

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) National Contact Points

ISED provides advice and guidance, practical information and assistance for those interested in participating in Horizon Europe. National Contact Points provide expertise based on Horizon Europe Clusters. National Contact Point contacts are listed under the individual clusters above.

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