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Twinning aims to enhance networking activities between research institutions of the Widening countries acting as co-ordinators, and top-class leading counterparts at European Union level, by linking at least two research institutions from two different Member States or Associated Countries. Therefore, building on the huge potential of networking for excellence through knowledge transfer and exchange of best practices.

2026 call for proposals

Horizon Europe 2026 call for proposals Submit your proposal by 09 April 2026
1 topic Twinning
264.5 million Overall indicative budget

HORIZON-WIDERA-2026-02-WIDENING-01

  1. 08 January 2026
    Launch of the call for proposals
  2. 22 January 2026
    Info Day
  3. 09 April 2026
    Deadline for applicants to submit a proposal
  4. 24 July 2026
    Applicants informed if their proposal has been selected
  5. October 2026
    Grant agreement signature for successful projects
  6. November 2026
    Projects start

All funding information and procedures on how to apply are on the Funding and Tenders portal.

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