Horizon Europe

Horizon Europe is an opportunity for all types of UK organisations (including businesses and academia) to get funding for research and innovation.

Partner with the UK: Uniting innovation across Europe and beyond

Collaborate with confidence: Supporting international partnerships

We understand the power of international collaboration in driving innovation and research excellence. We are dedicated to fostering strong, productive relationships between UK organisations and their counterparts overseas, helping you navigate the Horizon Europe landscape with ease and confidence.

Your Gateway to Horizon Europe Success

Our support services are designed to ensure that you have the resources and guidance you need at every stage of your project. Whether you are an experienced participant or new to Horizon Europe, and whether you are a potential collaborator based in the UK or in Europe, our team is here to support you.

Our support services

  • Our European Programmes team within Innovate UK Business Connect is your first point of contact for all things Horizon Europe. Our support include:

    • Connecting & Networking: Connect with a network of experts and innovators, find the right partners for your projects.
    • Expert Guidance: Navigate the complexities of Horizon Europe with tailored advice from our knowledgeable team.
    • Partnership Facilitation: Connect with potential collaborators across Europe and the UK to form strong, innovative consortia.
  • Maximise your innovation potential with personalised support from Innovate UK Business Growth. Our bespoke one-to-one business advice service includes:

    • Strategic Planning: Receive customised strategies to enhance your project’s impact and sustainability.
    • Market Insights: Gain valuable market intelligence to help position your project competitively.
    • Funding Advice: Identify and secure the most appropriate funding opportunities for your needs.
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  • The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) assists businesses in innovating and expanding on a global scale. As the world’s largest support network for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with international aspirations, EEN operates globally, uniting experts from member organisations renowned for their excellence in business support.

    Contact EEN via Business Growth
  • Our network of National Contact Points (NCPs) provides localised support tailored to your specific sector and needs. With NCPs, you can benefit from:

    • Sector-Specific Expertise: Get specialised advice relevant to your field of research and innovation.
    • Application Support: Receive hands-on assistance with preparing and submitting your Horizon Europe proposals.
    • Networking Opportunities: Engage with a network of experts and peers to enhance your project’s reach and impact.

Partnering with the UK

Join this community and take advantage of our comprehensive support services. Together, we can drive forward groundbreaking research and innovation, building a brighter future for all.

Contact Us

National Contact Points (NCPs) are a global network for more information, you can contact the UK National Contact Point (NCP) and the Europe National Contact Points (NCPs).

What are the main areas of funding available?

Horizon Europe is built around three main pillars – Excellent Science (Pillar 1), Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness (Pillar 2), and Innovative Europe (Pillar 3). Cutting across all these three pillars is a widening initiative that builds capacity in developing countries.
Excellent Science

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Excellent Science

Driving scientific excellence and supporting the EU’s position as a world leader in science.

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Global Challenges

PILLAR

Global Challenges

Supporting research relating to societal and global challenges through six clusters.

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Innovative Europe

PILLAR

Innovative Europe

Informing potential applicants about the funding streams and connecting innovators across Europe.

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Widening participation

PILLAR

Widening participation

Contributing to building research and innovation capacity for countries lagging behind.

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Find your advisor

The UK National Contact Points (NCPs) have expertise in each area of the Framework Programme. They help provide personalised guidance and support for Horizon Europe. Get in touch for help and advice in choosing funding opportunities, writing or preparing your proposal, finding project partners, or any other area of Horizon Europe.

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Horizon Europe Pump Priming Programme

The programme supports individual UK small to medium sized companies wanting to explore and access Horizon Europe collaborative research and innovation opportunities.

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Partner search

Finding the right partners for your Horizon Europe collaboration is very important. The Horizon Europe partner search tools and events, below, can be helpful in identifying organisations that have expressed an interest in collaborating on a funding opportunity. You can add yourself to the relevant partner search tool to let others know that you are open to collaboration, or join us at one of the upcoming events.


Innovate UK's European portfolio

Find out about the Innovate UK Global objective and strategy, opportunities with Innovate UK and opportunities to expand in the European market with R&I, Global Business Innovation Programmes (GBIPs) in Europe, and European Bilateral Programmes, plus an overview of the EUREKA programme and its benefits, and Horizon Europe.

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For more information on Horizon Europe, see our latest news and events for more information
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Past events

Past events

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