Under Horizon Europe, the European Commission funds research and innovation projects for a greener Europe and a healthy planet for all.
Funding opportunities
Biodiversity and ecosystem services
Submit your proposal by 28 March 2023
Fair, healthy and environmentally friendly food systems from primary production to consumption
Submit your proposal by 12 April 2023
Circular economy and bioeconomy sectors
Submit your proposal by 28 March 2023
Clean environment and zero pollution
Submit your proposal by 28 March 2023
Land, ocean and water for climate action
Submit your proposal by 12 April 2023
Resilient, inclusive, healthy and green rural, coastal and urban communities
Submit your proposal by 12 April 2023
Innovative governance, environmental observations and digital solutions in support of the Green Deal
Deadline closed on 23 March 2023
EU Mission: A Soil Deal for Europe
Submit your proposals by 23 September 2023
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Who should apply
Information on how to compose your project team and find partners
How to apply
Overview of the application process and what types of projects can be funded
Support for applicants
Resources and contact points to help you prepare your proposal
How to manage your project
Grants & reporting
Guidelines on the contractual management of your project and reporting
Communication
Tips and requirements on communicating your project
Dissemination and exploitation
Advice and resources on how to disseminate and exploit your project results
News
World Water Day: Scarcity and drought, a priority for the EU Green Deal and the EU Mission ‘Restore our oceans and waters’
Learn more about the REA research projects working to change the way we use, consume and manage water.
New EU-supported Nature-based Solutions Hub launched in Ukraine
The EU-funded project NetworkNature, managed by REA, has partnered with WWF-Ukraine to launch the Ukraine Nature-based Solutions Hub. The Hub looks at the future and lays the groundwork for a post-war reconstruction and recovery that includes Nature-based Solutions.
Tackling gender equality in Research and Innovation
On International Women’s Day, learn how the EU addresses gender inequalities in research and innovation (R&I) and what Horizon Europe applicants should know when applying for funding.
The Commission joins forces with 23 countries through the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership for the launch of the first co-funded call
The Partnership, co-funded by the EU and managed by REA, has launched the first joint call for a thriving sustainable blue economy. The total estimated budget is about € 50 million. Deadline to apply is 14 April.
Publications
New European Bauhaus
The New European Bauhaus is a novel initiative that connects the European Green Deal to our daily lives and living spaces.
Horizon projects supporting the zero pollution action plan
Discover EU-funded projects BASAJAUN, BUILD-IN-WOOD and SOILCARE, managed by REA, and how they are contributing to the Zero Pollution Action Plan.
Digitalisation in the Water Sector
This policy brief provides an overview of current gaps in the EU legislative framework that hinder the realization of the benefits of digitalisation in the water sector and offers concrete recommendations on how to overcome them.
European Horizon 2020 systemic actions for water-smart circular cities, regions and industries
The workshop on ‘European Horizon2020 systemic actions for water-circular cities, regions and industries’ is a joint event of Water Europe (WE) European Research Executive Agency (REA) and the Ecomondo Scientific Technical Committee