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Horizon Europe 2026–2027

A simple guide to EU grants under the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2026–2027 — clusters, missions and the calls shaping Europe's next wave of research and innovation.

Programme
Horizon Europe
Work Programme
2026 – 2027
Decision
C(2025) 8493

About the grants

Horizon Europe is the EU's flagship research and innovation funding programme. Grants support collaborative projects across Member States and Associated Countries — from fundamental research to market-ready innovation. Applications are submitted electronically via the Funding & Tenders Portal. Most consortia require at least three independent legal entities from three different Member States or Associated Countries.

Calls & destinations

Selected destinations from the 2026–2027 Work Programme.

Cluster 2 — Culture, Creativity & Inclusive Society

  • Innovative Research on Democracy and Governance
  • Innovative research on European cultural heritage and cultural and creative industries
  • Innovative research on social and economic transformations

Cluster 5 — Climate, Energy and Mobility

  • Climate sciences and responses for the transformation towards climate neutrality

Cluster 6 — Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture & Environment

  • Biodiversity and ecosystem services
  • Fair, healthy and environment-friendly food systems from primary production to consumption
  • Clean environment and zero pollution
  • Land, ocean and water for climate action
  • Resilient, inclusive, healthy and green rural, coastal and urban areas
  • Innovative governance, environmental observations and digital solutions in support of the Green Deal

EU Missions

  • EU Missions' Joint Calls
  • Adaptation to Climate Change
  • Restore our Ocean and Waters
  • A Soil Deal for Europe

Widening Participation & the European Research Area

  • Widening participation and spreading excellence
  • Reforming and enhancing the European R&I system

New European Bauhaus Facility

  • Connecting the green transformation, social inclusion and local democracy
  • Innovative funding and new business models for the transformation of neighbourhoods

How to apply

  1. Step 1
    Register your organisation on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal to obtain a PIC.
  2. Step 2
    Build a consortium — usually at least 3 partners from 3 different eligible countries.
  3. Step 3
    Submit your proposal electronically before the call deadline (max 40 pages).