Under Horizon Europe, the European Commission funds research and innovation projects to strengthen research and innovation across Europe.
The 'Widening participation and spreading excellence' sub-programme contributes to building research and innovation capacity for countries lagging behind, in line with the policy objectives of the European Research Area.
Funding opportunities
Teaming for Excellence
Submit your proposal by 12 April 2023
Twinning
Next call for proposals opens on 25 April 2023
European Excellence Initiative
Submit your proposal by 12 April 2023
Pathways to synergies
Next call for proposals opens on 28 March 2023
Dissemination and Exploitation Support Facility
Next call for proposals opens on 26 April 2023
Hop-on facility
Submit your proposal by 28 September 2023
Excellence Hubs
Next call for proposals opens on 28 September 2023
ERA Chairs
Next call for proposals opens on 28 September 2023
ERA Fellowships
Next call for proposals opens on 11 April 2023
Apply for funding
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
Commission launches new calls worth over €600 million to support research and innovation under EU Missions
This investment is expected to result in, for example, better preparing local and regional authorities to face climate-related risks, optimising minimally-invasive diagnostic cancer interventions, restoring at least 25 000 km of free-flowing rivers, and rolling out soil monitoring programmes.
Help shape a brighter Europe and boost your career – select REA for an inspiring traineeship!
2023 marks the European Year of Skills and with it, the European Research Executive Agency (REA) is looking for talented individuals to join us for a five-month paid Blue Book Traineeship.
Make the most out of the Holiday Season with EU-funded research projects
The European Research Executive Agency is bringing you a selection of projects that are spreading what Christmas is all about: solidarity, sustainability, peace, and cheer.
EU to invest €13.5 billion in research and innovation for 2023-2024
The Commission has adopted today the main Horizon Europe work programme 2023-24, with around €13.5 billion to support researchers and innovators in Europe to pursue breakthrough solutions for environmental, energy, digital and geopolitical challenges.
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.
Are you communicating your Horizon Europe project?
Are you communicating your Horizon Europe project?
REA projects contributing to the New European Bauhaus
Towards a more sustainable, inclusive and beautiful Europe
Bring your experience and expertise to Europe’s research arena
We are looking for experts with in-depth knowledge and first-hands experience in a variety of fields, to select the best ideas