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Horizon Europe
EU funding for research and innovation
Last Update: May 14, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : November 27, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
Horizon Europe offers up to €95.5 billion to support research and innovation. It funds activities such as excellent research, research infrastructure, innovation, and work on major societal challenges.
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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 $
Timeline
- Closing date : November 27, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
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
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research and innovation projects
- Research infrastructure actions
- Innovation actions and coordination actions
- Researcher mobility and training activities
- Partnership and collaboration projects
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Technical description
- Mandatory annexes and supporting documents
- Exploitation and dissemination plan
- For some calls: business plan and market-readiness strategy
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Legal entities
- Research organizations
- Businesses
- Universities and higher education institutions
- Public authorities and other organizations
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
- European Union Member States
- Associated Countries to Horizon Europe
- Overseas Countries and Territories linked to Member States
- Selected low- and middle-income countries
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Horizon Europe. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Horizon Europe?
Horizon Europe offers up to €95.5 billion to support research and innovation. It funds activities such as excellent research, research infrastructure, innovation, and work on major societal challenges.
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:
Any legal entity may apply
Must meet call conditions
Consortium may be required
What expenses are eligible under Horizon Europe?
Research and innovation projects
Research infrastructure actions
Innovation actions and coordination actions
Researcher mobility and training activities
Partnership and collaboration projects
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