This new site brings together information, guidance and support previously provided through the UKRO portal, UKRI and Innovate UK Business Connect into one central service.
What does this new website cover?
The new site covers the full range of Horizon Europe funding programmes and opportunities for UK applicants and will provide a coherent and accessible experience to Horizon participants in all sectors. it site aims to be a ‘one-stop-shop’ with information and support covering the whole funding journey from pre- to post-award.
We aim to present appropriately detailed information that is relevant to UK entities, and to signpost to the European Commission and other resources ensuring website users can confidently navigate the complexities of Horizon Europe.
This new site supersedes the UKRO portal and the Innovate UK Business Connect hub, and brings together guidance on funding opportunities, information on events, and regular news updates alongside detailed information covering all Pillars and cross-cutting opportunities in Horizon Europe.
Following its launch, we will continue to work on the website to add greater depth to some of the different topic areas, including a set of new updated Factsheets which we aim to publish by the end of 2026.
Why is UKRI hosting this new website?
UKRI plays an important role in supporting UK participation in Horizon Europe. On behalf of UK Government, UKRI provides National Contact Point (NCP) services to enable UK participation in EU Framework Programmes, and we are also responsible for delivering the UKRI Horizon Europe Guarantee. Through our UKRI Brussels presence, we advocate for UK research and innovation communities in Brussels and ensure that timely intelligence is shared.
This new website is the ‘front door’ to all our EU-facing support functions, and we will regularly update key information and news that ensures website users are kept abreast of funding opportunity updates and key policy developments.
What will happen to the UKRO Portal?
We recently updated our users on the new UKRI Horizon Europe website, outlining the next steps in the transition from the UKRO brand to UKRI Horizon Europe.
This new website has now replaced the UKRO portal, and visitors accessing the UKRO site will be automatically redirected to the new site,
All current UKRO information and resources will be available on the new site with the exception of funding opportunities. Instead, each funding area now links directly to open calls on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal, rather than listing them individually on our site. The number of different funding opportunities across the whole programme is too great for us to maintain an accurate record therefore the UKRI site will direct users to the relevant opportunities on the EU portal instead.
There will also be a short period where Factsheets will not be available, however we aim to have an updated set of Factsheets available by the end of 2026.
What will happen to the Innovate UK Business Connect Horizon Hub?
We are also working closely with our colleagues at Innovate UK Business Connect to sunset a lot of the content on the Horizon Europe hub, ensuring that users will be signposted to the new site.
We will continue to have an important partnership with IUK Business Connect and will co-deliver events with them.
What information will be hosted by the UKRI Corporate site?
There will be some minor changes made to the main UKRI site to avoid duplication of information, and ensure appropriate signposting to the new site.
For UKRI Horizon Guarantee grant holders, a lot of the information and resources needed for grant implementation will remain on the corporate UKRI site; this is so that relevant UKRI T&C documents can be accessed alongside.
How do I sign up to email updates and newsletters?
This new website offers an improved subscription service, allowing users to receive updates tailored to their interests.
Users can subscribe to:
- News alerts – the latest Horizon Europe news and updates.
- Event alerts – upcoming events, webinars and training opportunities.
- Curated newsletters – updates on specific Horizon Europe funding programmes and areas of interest.
Users can choose which updates they receive and select daily or weekly alerts for news and events.
Subscriptions are managed through UKRI’s GovDelivery subscription service. If you already have a UKRI subscription account, you can sign in using your existing details and add or update your Horizon Europe preferences. New users can create an account.
Information for existing UKRO subscribers
If you previously subscribed to UKRO news alerts your subscription details have been transferred to the new UKRI system.
You will continue to receive relevant news and event alerts, but can now update your preferences and subscribe to curated newsletters covering your areas of interest.
Please note: News and event alerts are currently set to daily by default. We encourage existing subscribers to review their preferences and change the frequency to weekly if preferred.
To manage your subscriptions, sign in using an existing UKRI subscription account or create an account using your registered email address.
Will the UKRI Horizon Europe LinkedIn presence change?
The UKRO LinkedIn page has already been renamed ‘UKRI Horizon Europe.’
The UKRI Horizon Europe LinkedIn page will continue to be a key source of information for anyone interested in Horizon Europe, sharing:
- the latest Horizon Europe news and policy updates
- funding opportunities and events
- guidance and resources from the UKRI Horizon Europe team – including NCP webinars
- updates from the UKRI Horizon Europe Guarantee team
- news and insights from UKRI Brussels
- success stories and information to help UK researchers and innovators engage with Horizon Europe
How do I get in touch when I have an enquiry?
If you have a query about Horizon Europe, please contact the relevant UK National Contact Point (NCP), who can provide free, expert advice across the different parts of the programme. Useful contacts:
- You can find your NCP every page of the new website
- If you are making an enquiry regarding event attendance, please contact horizon-events@ukri.org
- If you have feedback on the website, please contact horizon-comms@ukri.org
Continuing to support UK participation in Horizon Europe
While our branding and web presence is changing, our commitment remains the same.
By bringing together the expertise of the UKRI National Contact Points, the UKRI Horizon Europe Guarantee team and UKRI Brussels under a single UKRI Horizon Europe identity, we aim to make it easier for researchers, innovators and research support professionals to access the latest news, guidance and expert support throughout their Horizon Europe journey.
We look forward to continuing to support the UK research and innovation community to maximise the value of the UK’s association to the current Framework Programme under our new identity as UKRI Horizon Europe.