Horizon Europe
Horizon Europe, the EU’s ninth framework programme for research and innovation, was launched on 1 January 2021 with a total 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.
Find someone who can help you
We have a network of national contact persons in various disciplines that HEU supports. In addition, you can get help from consultants, or you can follow different courses.
Financial schemes
The Research Council will facilitate the best possible participation in Horizon Europe and is establishing various financial schemes.
Horizon Europe course offerings
We have several courses for you whether you are a beginner or already have extensive experience with EU projects. The courses give you a thorough training in all phases of Horizon Europe from project search to reporting after completion of the project.
Read more about the coursesFrequently Asked Questions
On this page you will find answers to questions often asked by applicants to Horizon Europe, both during the application phase and in the actual implementation of the project.
National reference groups
Ten national reference groups with more than 200 experts will be closely linked to the development of work programs for the various parts of Horizon Europe
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What is Horizon Europe?
Horizon Europe is the world's largest research and innovation programme with a budget of EUR 95.5 billion. As much as 35 per cent of the budget will be allocated to climate objectives to achieve green restructuring and sustainable value creation for companies, research institutions and public administration.
The programme is the ninth in a series of EU research and innovation programmes and succeeds Horizon 2020. An important innovation is the introduction of ambitious missions-oriented research and innovation assignments to solve selected major societal challenges.
Norwegian companies may apply for funding for and participate in research and innovation projects on an equal footing with the business sector in EU member states. EUR 95.5 billion is in the pot and together with Innovation Norway we will help you further.