What is the Horizon Europe Programme?
Horizon Europe is the European Union’s largest funding programme for research and innovation. Covering the 2021–2027 period, the programme aims to support scientific research to encourage the production of new knowledge, develop innovative solutions and strengthen Europe’s global competitiveness.
- Period
- 2021–2027
- Budget
- €93.5 billion
- National coordinator
- TÜBİTAK
With a total budget of €93.5 billion, Horizon Europe brings together scientists, research organisations, universities, public institutions and the private sector to support research and innovation projects addressing societal and economic challenges.
Türkiye’s Participation in the Programme
Türkiye has participated in the European Union’s research framework programmes since the 6th Framework Programme.
The participation agreement for the Horizon Europe Programme covering the 2021–2027 period was signed and entered into force on 27 October 2021.
National coordination of the programme in Türkiye is carried out by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK).
Objectives of the Programme
The Horizon Europe Programme is implemented with the aims of strengthening Europe’s scientific and technological capacity, increasing innovation and competitiveness, contributing to employment and economic growth, and developing solutions to societal priorities.
The programme also supports the green and digital transition goals, aiming to contribute to a more sustainable, resilient and inclusive future.
Who Can Apply?
Researchers, universities, research centres, public institutions, private sector organisations and civil society organisations can apply to the Horizon Europe Programme. Applications are made in line with the conditions set out in the relevant calls.
Researchers
Can apply individually, in particular under the ERC and the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions.
Universities and research centres
Can take part in scientific research and innovation projects as applicants or partners.
Public institutions
Can take part in research and innovation activities addressing societal priorities.
Private sector
Can take part in projects that develop innovative solutions and boost industrial competitiveness.
Civil society organisations
Can be partners or applicants in line with the relevant call conditions.
Structure of the Horizon Europe Programme
The Horizon Europe Programme is implemented under four main components:
- 1 Excellent Science — supports researchers through instruments such as the ERC, the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions and research infrastructures.
- 2 Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness — 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.
- 3 Innovative Europe — supports innovative ventures through the EIC and European Innovation Ecosystems.
- 4 Widening Participation and Strengthening the European Research Area (WIDERA) — supports wider participation in research and innovation and a stronger European Research Area.
Horizon Europe Missions
The missions defined under Horizon Europe aim to develop concrete and measurable solutions to the major challenges facing society.
- Cancer
- Adaptation to climate change
- Restore our ocean and waters
- Climate-neutral and smart cities
- Soil health and sustainable food systems