Horizon Europe funding

What is Horizon Europe?

Horizon Europeopens in a new window is the EU’s main funding programme for research and innovation, with a budget of €95.5 billion Euros until 2027. If you’re a UK-based business, organisation, researcher or innovator, you can apply to most Horizon Europe funding opportunities on the same terms as EU-based applicants.  ​

Horizon Europe offers a significant opportunity for Scottish businesses to develop world-class innovative technologies in collaboration with partners across Europe. Horizon Europe funding is offered through a series of funding calls, which are announced periodically.​

The UK officially associated itself with Horizon Europe on 1 January 2024. UK applicants can participate in the programme on the same terms as applicants from the EU and associated countries.

All funding calls in the 2024 Work Programme and for the remainder of the programme will be covered by the UK's association to the scheme. More information about UK association can be found on the UKRI websiteopens in a new window.

If you need more information, you can check the Horizon Europe programme guideopens in a new window on the EU's official website.

Funding call timetable

A timeline for funding calls in 2024 and 2025 has been set out. Please note that call deadlines are indicative, and they may be subject to change.

Download the Horizon Europe funding call calendar (PDF, 253 KB, 6 pages)opens in a new window

What you can get funding for​

You may be able to get Horizon Europe funding for projects that:​

• Involve ground-breaking research or new technologies​
• Improve research training and development, or research infrastructure​
• Create growth in sectors including high-value manufacturing, materials, biotechnology, information and communication technology, nanotechnology, and space​
• Increase private investment in research​
• Respond to challenges like climate change, food security, or healthcare for an aging population​

Further advice and guidance on applying to Horizon Europe can be found on the Innovate UK Business Connect websiteopens in a new window.

Who can apply?​

Any type of organisation can apply for Horizon Europe funding as long as it has the operational and financial capacity to carry out the tasks that are proposed.  ​

For most calls for proposals, you must apply as a team of at least three partner organisations from three different EU or associated countries. At least one of the three partners must be from an EU country. 

Learn about associated countries on the European Commission websiteopens in a new window