UKRI Horizon Europe

Key guidance and support

We have helped many UK organisations across a wide range of sectors access millions of pounds in Horizon Europe funding. We have achieved this by offering practical guidance and free specialist support.

This site now centralises information and resources previously available through UKRO, UKRI and Innovate UK Business Connect, covering all Horizon Europe funding programmes and opportunities for UK applicants. Explore funding options, check eligibility, understand how to apply and get tailored advice from your National Contact Point (NCP).

New to Horizon Europe

Learn how Horizon Europe works, who can apply and where to begin

Find and apply for opportunities

Find and apply for funding, build partnerships and check eligibility

Manage your project

Get guidance on setting up, managing and closing a funded project, as well as the UKRI Guarantee

Find your National Contact Point

Get free specialist advice on funding opportunities and strengthening your application

Resources

Find legal and financial guidance, factsheets, UK performance data and case studies

Events and Webinars

Find webinars, workshops and events to learn, get support and meet potential partners

Why International collaboration is important

It can help you:

  • solve global grand challenges through collaborative research and innovation
  • collaborate with world leading organisations to learn from the best
  • access cutting edge technologies, infrastructure, talent & markets
  • contribute to the dialogue on standards, regulations and research policies
  • ensure that technology development aligns with global marketplace
  • develop system solutions that often lead to commercial supply chain partnerships
  • create jobs, growth and stronger supply chains

Horizon Europe programme structure

Horizon Europe is structured around 3 main pillars, with an additional area focused on widening participation and strengthening the European Research Area. Together, these support different types of research, innovation and collaboration.

Follow the links below to learn more about each area, understand where your work fits, and find the funding opportunities most relevant to you.

Pillar 1: Excellent Science

Supports frontier research, doctoral training, postdoctoral fellowships, researcher career development and world-class research infrastructures

European Research Council
Grants for individual researchers pursuing frontier research at any career stage.

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
Doctoral Networks, postdoctoral fellowships and staff exchanges supporting researcher training, mobility and career development.

Research Infrastructures
Support for world-class European research facilities, services and digital infrastructure.

Pillar 2: Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness

Funds research and innovation addressing global challenges across six thematic clusters, EU Missions and the New European Bauhaus

Cluster 1: Health
Collaborative research on disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and health systems.

Cluster 2: Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society
Research on democracy, cultural heritage, social inclusion and economic transformation.

Cluster 3: Civil Security for Society
Innovation to protect people and infrastructure from crime, terrorism and disasters.

Cluster 4: Digital, Industry and Space
Research on digital technologies, advanced manufacturing, materials and space.

Cluster 5: Climate, Energy and Mobility
Research on climate action, clean energy systems and sustainable transport.

Cluster 6: Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment
Research on food systems, biodiversity, natural resources, agriculture and the environment.

EU Missions
Targeted programmes to achieve ambitious goals in five societal challenge areas.

New European Bauhaus
Research linking sustainability, aesthetics and inclusion in places and the built environment.

Pillar 3: Innovative Europe

Supports start-ups, scale-ups and innovation ecosystems to accelerate breakthrough innovations to market

European Innovation Council
Funding and support for breakthrough innovations from start-ups, SMEs and researchers.

European Innovation Ecosystems
Support for innovation networks, regional collaboration and knowledge exchange.

European Institute of Innovation and Technology
Knowledge and innovation communities linking education, research and business.

Cross-cutting: Widening Participation and Strengthening the European Research Area

Spreads research excellence more evenly across Europe and builds a stronger, more inclusive European Research Area.

Widening Participation and Spreading Excellence
Funding to build research capacity and spread excellence across Europe.

Not sure which funding area is right for you?

Compare the main Horizon Europe routes in one place and get a clearer view of what each area supports, who it is designed for, and where your research, innovation or collaboration idea may fit best.

Horizon Europe Opportunities Overview

Latest news and events

Stay up to date with the latest Horizon Europe announcements, funding updates, events and guidance for UK participants.

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Horizon Europe in practice

Real examples of how UK researchers, universities and businesses are benefiting from Horizon Europe funding.

UKRI Horizon Europe Guarantee

Supporting UK researchers and innovators by ensuring their continued involvement in European research and innovation opportunities

Horizon Europe case studies

Explore examples of funded projects, successful collaborations and UK participation

EU Partnerships

Co-funded and co-programmed partnerships between the European Commission and public or private partners to deliver joint research and innovation