Introduction to EU Missions

EU Missions

Bringing concrete solutions to some of our greatest challenges

EU Missions are a new way to bring concrete solutions to some of our greatest challenges. They are a coordinated effort by the Commission to pool the necessary resources in terms of funding programmes, policies and regulations, as well as other activities.

Each mission will provide a group of measurable actions. There have been several information days which will help you understand each EU Mission and benefits in more detail.

Visit the EU Horizon Europe site for more information on EU Missions.

Further information on the complete Horizon Europe 2026-27 work programme, including EU Missions

See all open Horizon Europe calls

Adaptation to Climate Change

The support at least 150 European regions and communities to become climate resilient by 2030 and will foster the development of innovative solutions to adapt to climate change and encourage regions, cities and communities to lead the societal transformation.

Read more on EU Mission: Adaptation to Climate Change

See the 2026-27 Adaptation to Climate Change calls

Cancer

Working with Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan to improve the lives of more than 3 million people by 2030 through prevention, cure and solutions to live longer and better. A mission in this area will help set common goals aiming to reverse these frightening trends in cancer. This Mission is related to Cluster 1 Health.

The goal of the Cancer Mission is work alongside the Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan to improve the lives of more than 3 million people by 2030 through prevention, cure and solutions to live longer and better. It has four objectives:

1. Understanding cancer
2. Prevention and early detection
3. Diagnosis and treatment
4. Quality of life for patients and their families

The Cancer Mission will be implemented through various EU programmes, including the EU’s Horizon Europe research and innovation funding programme. Horizon Europe will provide €378.2 million of funding for the Cancer Mission in the 2021-2023 calls. As well as the calls already announced, there are also likely to be other future calls up until 2027.

Read more on EU Mission: Cancer

See the 2026-27 Cancer Mission calls

Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030

The Mission will help achieve the marine and freshwater targets of the European Green Deal, such as protecting 30% of the EU’s sea area and restoring marine eco-systems and 25 000km of free-flowing rivers.

Read more on EU Mission: Restore our Ocean and Waters

See the 2026-27 Restore Our Ocean and Waters calls

100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030

The Cities Mission takes a cross-sectoral and demand-led approach, creating synergies between existing initiatives and basing its activities on the actual needs of cities.

Read more on EU Mission: 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities

See the 2026-27 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities calls

A Soil Deal for Europe

100 living labs and lighthouses to lead the transition towards healthy soils by 2030. Life on Earth depends on healthy soils. Soil is the foundation of our food systems. It provides clean water and habitats for biodiversity while contributing to climate resilience. The Mission leads the transition towards healthy soils.

Read more on EU Mission: A Soil Deal for Europe

See the 2026-27 Soil Deal for Europe calls

New European Bauhaus

Inspired by the original Bauhaus movement, the New European Bauhaus mission focuses on blending design, sustainability, and social inclusion. By funding innovative projects, this mission encourages the collaboration of designers, architects, and researchers to tackle climate change and improve urban spaces. It’s about reshaping Europe’s built environment to be more beautiful, fair, and sustainable, with a strong focus on creativity and practical solutions for the future.

Read more on EU Mission: New European Bauhaus

See the 2026-27 New European Bauhaus calls