Widening participation and spreading excellence
Widening Participation and Spreading Excellence actions under Horizon Europe, contribute to building research and innovation capacity for countries seeking to strengthen their R&I ecosystem.
Widening participation and spreading excellence
A Horizon Europe Funding Category
“Widening participation” is one of the four categories of Horizon Europe. This programme contains actions that on one hand contribute to the building of research and innovation capacity for Widening countries, and on the other is also aimed at supporting the consolidation and impact of the European Research Area, with measures funded in a variety of different thematic areas, in line with the policy objectives of the European Research Area.
They will strengthen their potential for successful participation in transnational research and innovation processes, promote networking and access to excellence.
Participants in the programme will be able to upgrade their research and innovation systems, making them stronger and allowing the EU as a whole to advance together, in line with the policy objectives of the European Research Area.
Does your project align with this category? Find out more below.
The Widening participation and spreading excellence Work Programme
Funded by the EU’s Horizon Europe programme, this Work Programme document outlines the expected impacts as set out by the Pillar 4 strategic plan and details specific calls for proposals and their relevant conditions to apply. Review this information before beginning your application process.
Summary and download for Widening participation and spreading excellence
Check if your innovation fits within “Widening participation"
Teaming
Support/create centres of excellences as role models to stimulate excellence, new investments and reforms of national research and innovation systems.
Twinning
Develop excellence in chosen research and innovation domain, increase visibility of the research institutions and universities, and upskill its staff.
ERA
ERA Chairs, to support universities or research organisations from eligible countries to attract and maintain high quality human resources and help excellent scientists and their teams to become game changers in their field.
COST
European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST),cross-border scientific network helping excellent researchers and innovators get access to the European and international networks.
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High-level process
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Finding a consortium
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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