Horizon Europe
Funding and partnership opportunities for UK businesses
Get funding, find international partners and take your innovation further with Horizon Europe, the EU’s flagship research and innovation programme. UK businesses can apply for grants worth on average over £400,000.
What is Horizon Europe?
Horizon Europe is the world’s largest research and innovation programme, providing over £80 billion in funding (2021-2027) to support projects that tackle global challenges, strengthen industrial competitiveness and drive economic growth.
Why take part?
- Access grant funding
- Enter new markets and build international partnerships
- Collaborate with world-leading experts – from universities and research centres to established industry players
- Strengthen global research impact
- Guidance and support for UK applicants
Can my business apply?
Horizon Europe is open to a wide range of innovative UK businesses, including:
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
- Large businesses and industry
- Universities and research organisations
- Public sector organisations
- Charities and third-sector organisations
No previous Horizon Europe experience is required. Check your eligibility here.opens iuk-business-connect.org.uk in a new tab UK National Contact Points can provide advice and guidance on funding opportunities, partnerships and applications.
How it works
Applying for Horizon Europe follows three broad steps:
Explore
Identify the pillar and call that matches your project and check your eligibility. Most UK SMEs are eligible to apply.
Build
Form a consortium with partners from other countries, then develop your proposal, workplan and budget – with free UK support if you need it.
Apply
Submit your proposal via the EU Funding Portal. If successful, you’ll move to contracting and project kick-off.
Get help and find partners
A range of support is available to help you get involved:
- Online support to help identify the right call, and build consortia
- Guidance on identifying the right funding opportunities
- Navigating the portal to apply
- Events, information days, webinars and workshops
- Access to expert advice, through the National Contact Point Service
Successful Horizon Europe stories
UK businesses are already making the most of Horizon Europe.
See how Arbikie is using the programme to unlock funding, access new markets, build international partnerships and accelerate innovation.
Ready to get started?
If you're ready to take part in Horizon Europe, start by exploring current opportunities and identifying where your organisation can contribute.
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