Horizon Europe Work Programme 2026-2027

The European Commission is making draft versions of the individual parts of the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2026/2027 publicly available. The official publication of the final version is expected for the end of 2025.

KoWi seminar EU Kompakt I on 18-20 November

The event's target group are newcomers to EU research funding, primarily EU grant officers, project managers and multipliers.

EU4Health programme: consultation on the 2026 work programme and plans beyond 2027

There is currently an opportunity to influence the next work programme of the EU4Health work programme for 2026.

Pilot "EIC Advanced Innovation Challenges" announced in the 2026 work programme draft

The "EIC Advanced Innovation Challenges Pilot" should support "high-risk, deep technological innovations with transformative potential".

EIT publishes 2024 Country Factsheets

The factsheet also highlights Germany’s strong participation in EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs), particularly in health, energy, and raw materials.

2025 European Innovation Scoreboard: Sweden leads, Germany shows mixed trends

Germany remains a Strong Innovator, ranking 9th among EU Member States.

Call for evidence with regard to the upcoming ERA Act

The call for evidence is targeted in particular at stakeholders from higher education, research performing organisations, research infrastructures, and scientific advice/technology assessment structures.

"Research in Europe" at the University of Augsburg: Registration open

The career day will take place on 25 September on the campus of the University of Augsburg.

First SSH Monitoring Report for Horizon Europe published

he report states that 40% of the topics advertised in the clusters between 2021 and 2023 were SSH-flagged topics.

Republic of Korea associated with Horizon Europe Pillar II

The signing of the association agreement now paves the way for the signature of Grant Agreements and the start of projects with Korean beneficiaries.