Innovative Europe
To inform potential applicants about the different funding streams within Horizon Europe, Innovative Europe supports and connects innovators across Europe.
Innovative Europe
A Horizon Europe Funding Category Pillar 3
Innovative Europe is one of the four main categories of Horizon Europe (Pillar 3). It addresses innovation performance, innovation transfer and innovation scale-up in Europe. It aims to stimulate and support the creation and diffusion of breakthrough innovations, the focus is on creating technology giants through the commercialisation of technology.
Does your project align with this category? Click on the relevant framework to explore funding opportunities.
Check if your innovation fits within “Innovative Europe”
PILLAR 3 INNOVATIVE EUROPE
European Innovation Council
The EIC supports innovators with breakthrough ideas and market creating innovations that currently face high risks due to the fragmentation of the innovation eco-system, lack of risk finance and risk aversion.
Download EIC Work Programme
PILLAR 3 INNOVATIVE EUROPE
European Innovation Ecosystems including Eureka
This area aims to connect people and organisations working towards the goal of innovation and supporting the scaling of companies.
Download EIE Work Programme
PILLAR 3 INNOVATIVE EUROPE
European Institute of Innovation and technology
The EIT unites business, education, and research organisations in cross-border Innovation Communities focused on solving specific global challenges. These communities create innovative products, launch companies, and train future entrepreneurs.
Download EIT Work Programme
Review the high level process
What are the steps? How long does it take? What resources are available to support your innovation? Explore everything you need to know to get started.
High-level process
Check your eligibility
What are the high level eligibility criteria? Does your project or innovation meet the requirements? Are you prepared to apply? Find the answers here.
Check eligibility
Ready to build or join a consortium?
Eligible and ready to move forward? Learn how to build or join a consortium with key steps, best practices, and tips to tailor it to your project’s needs.
Finding a consortium
Grow your business
Innovate UK Business Growth can help grow your business with access to funding and finance and by enhancing your investment readiness.
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Unlock the key benefits of Horizon Europe
Grant funding
Access significant grants for research and innovation.
Collaboration
Partner with global experts and institutions.
Network
Expand your reach to international markets.
Real world impact
Turn innovative ideas into practical solutions.
Support for innovation
Backing for high-risk, breakthrough projects.
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