Horizon Europe
Horizon Europe, the EU’s ninth framework programme for research and innovation, was launched on 1 January 2021 with a total proposed budget of EUR 95.5 billion. Norwegian actors can apply for funding on equal footing with enterprises, public sector bodies and research institutions in EU member states.
Facts about Horizon Europe
Horizon Europe is a continuation of Horizon 2020. One important change is the introduction of mission-oriented research and greater innovation.
Contact persons for Horizon Europe
Find an overview of the Research Council's contact persons linked to the planned areas in Horizon Europe.
Financial schemes
The Research Council will facilitate the best possible participation in Horizon Europe and is establishing various financial schemes.
EU networks
EU networks across the country help you gain better knowledge on Horizon Europe and connect you with actors across sectors. See the overview of the networks here.
Consultancy services
Do you need help with strategy and concept development? We offer free consultancy services to applicants with a high potential for winning Horizon Europe grants.
Courses
We have the right course for you, whether you are a researcher or an EU adviser at a university, institute or university college, or work in industry or the public sector.
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National reference groups
Horizon Europe milestones
October 2020
Norwegian launch conference for Horizon Europe
Autumn 2020
Final decision on establishment
Once the long-term budget for 2021–2027 has been adopted, the EU will make the final decision to establish Horizon Europe.
Autumn 2020
The first work programme
Development of the first work programme (2021–2022) for Horizon Europe.
01 Jan 2021
Kick-off
Planned start-up of Horizon Europe.
FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 2021
Decision-making
The EEA Committee makes a decision regarding the EFTA-EEA states’ association to Horizon Europe and the Norwegian Storting decides Norway's association to the programme. Norwegian actors can participate in applications for Horizon Europe even if the formal association is yet to be decided.
THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 2021
First application deadline
The first application deadlines for calls for proposals under Horizon Europe.