The European researchers will receive support through fellowships, training and exchanges, build more connected and efficient European innovation ecosystems and create world-class research
The European Commission has adopted the main work programme of Horizon Europe for the period 2021-2022, with a total budget of EUR 14.7 billion in funding for the two years. These investments aim at accelerating the green and digital transitions.
The European Green Deal will be supported with EUR 5.8 billion in total. The funds will support projects that advance the science of climate change, and that develop solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to adapt to the changing climate. For example, activities will accelerate the transition towards clean energy and mobility in a sustainable and fair way, help adapt food systems and support the circular and bio-economy, maintain and enhance natural carbon sinks in ecosystems, and foster adaptation to climate change.
The digital transition will be supported through a budget of EUR 4 billion. The programme lays the groundwork for new digital enterprises. It will help maximise the full potential of digital tools and data-enabled research and innovation in healthcare, media, cultural heritage and creative economy, energy, mobility and food production, supporting the modernisation of industrial models and fostering European industrial leadership. Moreover, they will contribute to sustainable recovery of the current and the resilience against future crises with direct investments of around EUR 1.9 billion in total towards
The European researchers will receive support through fellowships, training and exchanges, build more connected and efficient European innovation ecosystems and create world-class research infrastructures.
