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Horizon Europe
EU research and innovation funding programme
Latest source updateLast Update: June 28, 2026Latest change: The Horizon Europe guarantee guidance now shows the final application deadline of 27 November 2025 at 4pm UK time and adds detailed closing dates for eligible calls.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: June 28, 2026
Latest change: The Horizon Europe guarantee guidance now shows the final application deadline of 27 November 2025 at 4pm UK time and adds detailed closing dates for eligible calls.
Horizon Europe guarantee deadlines updated
The Horizon Europe guarantee guidance now includes a final application deadline of 27 November 2025 at 4pm UK time, plus closing dates for eligible calls in the UKRI Funding Service and Innovation Funding Service. It also states which late applications may still be accepted, including success notifications on or before 27 August 2025 and a minimum three-month window for notifications after that date. The guidance has been expanded with new eligibility and process details for calls that are not covered by the EU guarantee, including IHI call 11 topics 2 to 5 and IHI call 12 topic 4, as well as rules for existing guarantee grant holders and mixed appropriation calls.
Funding available
$ 25,000,000
Deadline
November 27, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
Horizon Europe is the European Union’s key funding programme for research and innovation. It supports collaboration, scientific excellence, and a wide range of work programmes under Horizon Europe.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Carry out research activities abroad.
- Acquire new skills and develop careers.
- Gain experience in other countries, disciplines and non-academic sectors.
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Researchers holding a PhD can apply.
- A host organisation can be a university, research institution, business, SME or other organisation based in an EU member state or Horizon Europe associated country.
Who is not eligible
- Legal entities established in China for Innovation Actions
- Chinese universities linked to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
- Entities subject to EU restrictive measures
- Legal entities established in Russia, Belarus, or non-government-controlled territories of Ukraine
Eligible expenses
- Project costs covered by the relevant Horizon Europe grant agreement
- Costs linked to eligible activities under the specific call
Eligible geographic areas
- EU member states
- Horizon Europe associated countries
Selection criteria
- Proposals must meet the call’s award criteria.
- Some calls use balanced portfolio selection.
- Some topics apply thresholds and ranking by area.
How to apply
- Study the call documentation, including the related documents and standard templates available on the Topic page.
- Before submission, register on the Portal for an EU Login account.
- Get a PIC number (Participant Register).
- Launch the Submission wizard.
- Pre-register your draft proposal, then list participants and contact persons.
- Fill in the Administrative Forms (Part A), upload the Technical Description (Part B), and submit your proposal online using the Portal Submission System before the call deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are checked for admissibility and eligibility.
- Proposals are evaluated under the call’s award criteria and procedures.
- Successful applicants receive a grant agreement.
- Projects are then managed under the applicable grant system.
Additional information
- Projects may need to include a business plan and market-readiness strategy for certain topics.
- Some calls require two-stage applications.
- Applications are submitted through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.
- Some topics use lump sum funding.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Horizon Europe Program
What is the Horizon Europe?
Horizon Europe is the European Union’s key funding programme for research and innovation. It supports collaboration, scientific excellence, and a wide range of work programmes under Horizon Europe.
How much funding can be received?
Horizon Europe Funds up to $25,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Horizon Europe program?
To be eligible for the Horizon Europe program, you must:
You must be a researcher with no more than eight years of full-time equivalent research experience.
All disciplines are eligible for PFs.
The host organisation must be based in an EU member state or Horizon Europe associated country.
What expenses are eligible under Horizon Europe?
Carry out research activities abroad.
Acquire new skills and develop careers.
Gain experience in other countries, disciplines and non-academic sectors.
Who can I contact for more information about the Horizon Europe?
You can contact Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) by email at eugrantsfunding@ukri.org.
Where is the Horizon Europe available?
The Horizon Europe program is available across Canada.
Is the Horizon Europe a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Horizon Europe is a Researchers And Facilities