Guidance documents, templates, webinars and resources for the Horizon Europe Programme.
Interested in applying? Contact Michele La Vie, Project Manager, Horizon Europe, mlavie@sfu.ca
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- What is Horizon Europe?
- 2024 HE Work Programme
- 2025 HE Work Programme
- Horizon Europe Strategic Plan
- Action Types
- Technology Readiness Levels
- Clusters
- Health
- Culture, Creativity, and Inclusive Society
- Civil Security for Society
- Digital, Industry and Space
- Climate, Energy and Mobility
- Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment
- Missions
- Partnerships
- Resources
- SFU HE Gender Equality Plan
- Complementary Funding
- Contacts
- SFU Contacts
- Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) National Contact Points
Access the Horizon Europe Portal
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
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.
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
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) National Contacts
- Berry De Bruijn, National Research Council
berry.debruijn@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca - William McRae, National Research Council
William.McRae@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
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
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) National Contacts
- Maria Barnes, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
maria.barnes@servicecanada.gc.ca
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
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) National Contacts
- Berry De Bruijn, National Research Council
berry.debruijn@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
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
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) National Contacts
- Steeve Montminy, Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
steeve.montminy@asc-csa.gc.ca
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
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) National Contacts
- Stephanie Janetos, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
stephanie.janetos@ec.gc.ca - Brian Smith, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Brian.Smith@ec.gc.ca
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
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) National Contacts
- Andrea (Andi) White, Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO)
andrea.white@dfo-mpo.gc.ca - Carol Adly, Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO)
carol.adly@dfo-mpo.gc.ca - Lynn Fortin, Agriculture and Agrifood Canada (AAFC)
Lynn.Fortin@AGR.GC.CA - Aimee Beboso, Agriculture and Agrifood Canada (AAFC)
Aimee.Beboso@AGR.GC.CA - Paula Esber, Canadian Food Inspection Agency
paula.esber@inspection.gc.ca
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
- Adaptation to Climate Change: support at least 150 European regions and communities to become climate resilient by 2030
- Cancer: working with Europe's Beating Cancer Plan to improve the lives of more than 3 million people by 2030 through prevention, cure and solutions to live longer and better
- Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030
- 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030
- A Soil Deal for Europe: 100 living labs and lighthouses to lead the transition towards healthy soils by 2030
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
- SFU Fund Opps for HE
- Horizon Europe Support Document (pdf)
- This document provides an excellent overview of the HE Programme Pillars, with many links and useful information for resources by cluster, partner search, promoting your research and searching past projects.
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Introduction to Horizon Europe, September 19, 2024 webinar (presented by Europa Media Group) - Access video
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Introduction to HE Finances, October 8, 2024 webinar (presented by Europa Media Group)
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Horizon Europe Call Analysis and Interpreting a funding call, October 10, 2024 webinar (presented by Europa Media Group)
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Building a Horizon Europe project budget presented by Europa Media Group) - webinar date TBA
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EU Science and Innovation - Webinars on how to prepare a successful Horizon Europe proposal
Post-award Resources
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Horizon Europe Project Management (presented by Europa Media Group) - webinar date TBA
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Horizon Europe Financial Reporting (presented by Europa Media Group) - webinar date TBA
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Horizon Europe General Model Grant Agreement V 1.2 April 1, 2024
Horizon Europe General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
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
- Horizon Europe Participating Countries
- HE - register to work as an expert
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Cordis - database of previously funded projects
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Euraxess Guide for Canadian participation in HE’s Research and Innovation (2021-2027)
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EEN Partnering Opportunities Database - searchable database of researchers seeking partnering opportunities
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European-Canadian Centre for Innovation and Research (ECCIR)
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COST - Interdisciplinary research network connecting researchers and innovators
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HE Info Days - online webinars, held regularly, to provide information and ask questions about HE
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HE Annual Conference - by subject matter expertise
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Sciencebusiness.net - stay updated on developments in Horizon Europe
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 |
SFU Contacts
Research Services
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.