Horizon Europe Brokerage Visits 2025/2026
Up to 15 UK registered organisations (including corporate companies, small businesses and universities can apply (including Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs) and those from the Innovate UK Catapult Network) will be selected to join Horizon Europe Brokerage visits to Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands and Spain. Innovate UK in partnership with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), the UK Science and Technology Network (STN) and the UK National Contact Points (NCPs) will be leading these Horizon Europe Brokerage Visits.
Opportunity Details
Opens: 25/07/2025 12:00 pm with various closing dates
Award
Innovate UK will fund and organise flights, accommodation, in-market travel, and daily subsistence costs for one representative from each organisation.
Organisation
Innovate UK
Dates available
The Horizon Europe Brokerage Visits will take place throughout September to March 2026.
Award
Innovate UK will fund and organise flights, accommodation, in-market travel, and daily subsistence costs for successful applicants. Innovate UK will endeavour to make reasonable adjustments for delegates throughout the initiative. Only one representative from each organisation will be funded.
2026/2027 Work Programmes
The European Commission has published draft 2026/2027 Horizon Europe Work Programmes (subject to change) on the Comitology Register ahead of the formal adoption later this year. View here.
About Horizon Europe Brokerage Visits
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Application deadline: 8 August 2025
Notification deadline: 20 August 2025
Draft* Call Topics confirmed:
- HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-21: Development of safe and sustainable alternatives to substances of concern (IA)
- HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-22: New advanced materials and production processes – reducing dependencies on Critical and Strategic Raw Materials(IA) (Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU, Processes4Planet partnerships)
- HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-23-two-stage: Accelerating the discovery of chemicals and advanced materials through artificial intelligence and digitalisation (IA) (Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU partnership)
- HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-24: Cooperation on innovative advanced materials with Japan (CSA)
- HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-11: Innovative technologies and tools for exploration and data modelling of raw materials (RIA)
- HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-12: Technologies for innovative extraction of critical raw materials (RIA)
- HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-13: Monitoring of secondary raw materials (CSA)
- HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-14: Improving availability of secondary raw materials through recycling (IA)
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-15: Technologies for innovative processing and refining of raw materials (RIA) - HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-16: Technologies for innovative processing of raw materials (IA)
- HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-17: Expert network on Critical raw materials (CSA)
- HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-42: Breakthrough innovations for the Chemical Industry Action Plan (Fast Track to Innovation)
* Based on the drafts published on the Comitology register
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Application deadline: 8 August 2025
Notification deadline: 22 August 2025
Draft* Call Topics confirmed:
- HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-01: Advanced manufacturing for key products (including use of advanced or secondary raw materials) (IA) (Made in Europe partnership)
- HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-02: Advanced manufacturing for key products (including use of advanced or secondary raw materials) (IA) (Made in Europe partnership)
- HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-08: Advanced processing and manufacturing technologies, business models and system approaches for competitive textile circularity (IA) (Textiles for the Future partnership)
- HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-03: Factory processes and automation for de- and re-manufacturing (RIA) (Made in Europe partnership)
- HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-04: Optimise the usage of resources in a circular economy (RIA) (Processes4Planet and Clean Steel partnerships)
- HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-05: Circular advanced materials: facilitating the transition from design to markets (RIA) (Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU and Made in Europe partnerships)
- HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-06: Circular advanced materials: facilitating the transition from design to markets (RIA) (Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU and Made in Europe partnerships)
- HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-41: Breakthrough innovations in industrial technologies (Fast Track to Innovation)
* Based on the drafts published on the Comitology register
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Application deadline: 8 August 2025
Notification deadline: 22 August 2025
Draft* Call Topics confirmed:
- HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-01: Developing innovative phytosanitary treatments for regulated plant pests
- HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-02: Tackling pesticide resistance: early detection, management strategies, and foresight
- HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-03: Boosting the competitiveness of protein crops in Europe
HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-04: Accelerating the development of breeding tools for perennial crops, specifically fruit and nut trees - HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-07: Strengthening the EU plant protection ecosystem for a future-proof agriculture
- HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-01-two-stage: Open topic: Improving the competitiveness of the agricultural sector by enhancing the efficient and sustainable use of inputs
- HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-13: Boosting plant health and reducing losses on farm and during storage for sustainable growth in Africa (FNSSA)
- HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-01: Increasing the resilience of agriculture in water and nutrient-scarce environments through digital innovations
- HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-05: Enhancing farmers profitability and resilience through innovations for diversified crops and value chains
- HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-01-two-stage: Strengthening plant health: addressing emerging and future plant pest risks
- HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-08: Optimising the water-nutrient-energy nexus for sustainable and climate-smart agriculture in Africa (FNSSA)
- HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-02: Improving analytical capacity for sustainable competitiveness of the agricultural sector
* Based on the drafts published on the Comitology register
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Application deadline: 29 August 2025
Notification deadline: 12 September 2025
Draft* Call Topics confirmed:
- HORIZON-CL5-2025-05-D3-18: Next generation distribution substation for increasing the system resilience
- HORIZON-CL5-2025-05-D3-19: Innovation solutions for a Generative AI-powered digital spine of the EU energy system
- HORIZON-CL5-2025-05-D3-20: Innovative tools and services to manage and empower energy communities
- HORIZON-CL5-2026-03-D3-19: Grid-forming capabilities for more resilient and RES-based electricity grids
- HORIZON-CL5-2026-03-D3-20: Affordable and sustainable primary equipment for Future-Ready multi-terminal HVDC Systems
- HORIZON-CL5-2026-03-D3-21: Hybrid AI-Control Framework for a next-generation grid-scale energy storage and system integration
- HORIZON-CL5-2026-03-D3-22: Novel solutions for off-grid storage of renewable energy for critical infrastructures
- HORIZON-CL5-2026-03-D3-23: AI driven forecasting algorithms for Grid and Consumer friendly Energy Sharing – Societal Readiness pilot
- HORIZON-CL5-2026-09-D3-24: Data sharing to support the training and development of AI foundation models in the energy sector
- HORIZON-CL5-2026-09-D3-25: Large scale operational validation and upscaling of state-of-the-art (Generative) AI tools and models powering a next generation digital energy system
- HORIZON-CL5-2026-09-D3-26: Advanced TSO control rooms to enhance grid observability, stability and resilience
- HORIZON-CL5-2027-07-D3-27: Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADSM) for more efficient and flexible distribution
- HORIZON-CL5-2027-07-D3-28: Integrated Approaches for Retrofitting Infrastructures with Innovative Energy Storage Technologies
* Based on the drafts published on the Comitology register
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Application deadline: 22 September 2025
Notification deadline: 6 October 2025
Draft* Call Topics confirmed:
- HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-01: Developing innovative phytosanitary treatments for regulated plant pests
- HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-02: Tackling pesticide resistance: early detection, management strategies, and foresight
- HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-03: Boosting the competitiveness of protein crops in Europe
- HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-04: Accelerating the development of breeding tools for perennial crops, specifically fruit and nut trees
- HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-06: Advanced innovative solutions for improved competitiveness and sustainability in controlled environment agriculture (CEA)
- HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-07: Strengthening the EU plant protection ecosystem for a future-proof agriculture
- HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-01-two-stage: Open topic: Improving the competitiveness of the agricultural sector by enhancing the efficient and sustainable use of inputs
- HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-13: Boosting plant health and reducing losses on farm and during storage for sustainable growth in Africa (FNSSA)
- HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-05: Enhancing farmers profitability and resilience through innovations for diversified crops and value chains
- HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-01-two-stage: Strengthening plant health: addressing emerging and future plant pest risks
- HORIZON-CL6-2027-02-FARM2FORK-08: Optimising the water-nutrient-energy nexus for sustainable and climate-smart agriculture in Africa (FNSSA)
- HORIZON-CL6-2026-03-GOVERNANCE-10: Embracing innovation in agriculture by peer-to-peer learning via on farm-demonstrations and cost-benefit analysis
- HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-02: Improving analytical capacity for sustainable competitiveness of the agricultural sector
* Based on the drafts published on the Comitology register
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Application deadline: 13 October 2025
Notification deadline: 27 October 2025
Draft* Call Topics confirmed:
- HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-21: Development of safe and sustainable alternatives to substances of concern (IA)
- HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-22: New advanced materials and production processes – reducing dependencies on Critical and Strategic Raw Materials(IA) (Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU, Processes4Planet partnerships)
- HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-23-two-stage: Accelerating the discovery of chemicals and advanced materials through artificial intelligence and digitalisation (IA) (Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU partnership)
- HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-24: Cooperation on innovative advanced materials with Japan (CSA)
- HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-41: Breakthrough innovations in industrial technologies (Fast Track to Innovation)
- HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-DIGITAL-EMERGING-51: AI improved advanced manufacturing and production processes in factories (RIA) (Made in Europe and ADRA partnerships)
- HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-DIGITAL-EMERGING-52: New approaches for Human/AI collaboration for the workforce of the future (RIA) (Made in Europe and ADRA partnerships)
- HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-DIGITAL-EMERGING-53: Innovative AI methods and technologies for the process industries (RIA) (Processes4Planet and ADRA partnerships)
* Based on the drafts published on the Comitology register
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The RTR 2026 conference will coincide and will be part of this visit. https://rtrconference.eu/
Application deadline: 24 September 2025
Notification deadline: 6 October 2025
Draft* Call Topics confirmed:
- HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D5-01: Large Scale Demonstration of Heavy-Duty Battery Electric Vehicles (HD BEV) towards long-haul logistics operations
- HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D5-02: Energy-efficient software-defined EVs
- HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-01: Flagship-pilot: large-scale demonstrations of CCAM
- HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-03: Generative AI for smarter CCAM: enhancing perception, decision-making, and validation
* Based on the drafts published on the Comitology register
Aims and Objectives
- Working with academia and industry (including RTOs and Catapults) to expand UK SME connections with businesses throughout Europe
- Boosting UK participation and funding share in culture, creativity and building an inclusive society by establishing new multilateral collaborations with key European countries.
- Creating a network of UK business and research organisations with high potential and/or strong ambition for future Horizon Europe collaborations, targeting sectors that are a priority to the UK.
What to expect
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The Visits will cover how the UK can benefit from participating in Horizon Europe. National Contact Points (NCPs) will provide an overview of the UK–Horizon Europe research and innovation landscape that can help innovators partner with European businesses with relevant research and industry expertise in the target countries.
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The UK delegation and in-country participants will deliver a 2-minute pitch in a facilitated workshop to showcase their idea or technology to industry experts and explore partnership opportunities with European/UK organisations to form a consortium. Activities will include group discussions, training sessions and case studies from past EU projects.
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A series of workshops will be delivered by an Innovate UK Business Connect Knowledge Transfer Manager, and Innovate UK NCP with UK and target country participants to look at sector challenges and opportunities to co-develop potential cross-border solutions. In addition, participants will be guided through the Horizon Europe application process with support from NCPs in how to build a consortium and proposal writing for upcoming opportunities.
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Innovate UK Business Connect will provide participants with the opportunity for the UK delegation to network with the target country participants and start thinking about consortium building. A networking lunch or dinner hosted by Innovate UK Business Connect or the UK Embassy and the in-country participants will also be organised to enable the delegation and target country to share their lessons learnt as well as exchange contact details to stay in touch and continue to collaborate after the brokerage visit.
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Day 1
UK Delegation to arrive in country (please note the Brussels visit will not follow this agenda, delegates will be attending the RTR conference.)
Day 2
- 09:30 – 10:00: Arrival of attendees.
- 10:00 – 10:10: Welcome and introduction
- 10:10 – 10:25: UK and Horizon Europe overview
Overview of how Horizon Europe can help innovators partner with relevant European stakeholders to collaborate on shared challenges.
- 10:25 – 10:35: Host Country and Horizon Europe overview
Overview of the host country landscape.
- 10:35 – 12:00: Company Pitching Session
5-minute pitch by attendees of their technology/idea and why they are looking to partner with in country/UK organisations.
- 12:00 – 13:00: Networking lunch
- 13:00 – 13:30: Innovation GAP Analysis
Introductory session to highlight innovation challenges in the UK & host country.
- 13:30 – 14:30: Breakout session
- 14:30 – 15:00: Refreshment break
- 15:00 – 15:45: Innovation challenges–Presentation
- 15:45 – 16:00: Closing comments and Next Steps
- 16:00 – 17:00: Free time
- 17:00 – 18.30: Networking Reception/ Dinner TBC
Day 3
- 10.00 – 10:15: Arrival of attendees.
- 10:15 – 10:20: Welcome and introduction
- 10:20 – 11:20: Speed dating session
Building on the previous day’s pitching session, this session facilitates 1:1
meetings between UK and country participants.- 11:20 – 11:30: Refreshment break
- 11:30 – 12:30: Proposal writing workshop
Participants will be led in a workshop for Horizon Europe proposals, including consortium building.
- 12:30 – 13.55: Networking lunch
- 13:55 – 14:00: Close
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