Horizon Europe is the European Union (EU) funding programme for the period 2021 – 2027, which targets the sectors of research and innovation. The programme’s budget is around € 95.5 billion, of which € 5.4 billion is from NextGenerationEU to stimulate recovery and strengthen the EU’s resilience in the future, and € 4.5 billion is additional aid.
The overall objective of the initiative is to implement a Co-funded European Partnership for Innovative SMEs to stimulate economic growth and job creation by enhancing the competitiveness of innovative SMEs while contributing to deliver a positive economic, societal and environmental impact in Europe and beyond.
In order to address the objective, the initiative should:
The proposal should provide mainly two types of activities. Firstly, regular calls for proposals resulting in collaborative research and innovation activities. These activities should result in a faster time to market, de-risking investment, supporting business growth, contributing to EU and global priorities and supporting access to markets and knowledge. Secondly, through coordination and support activities, the creation of synergies between and synchronisation of national programmes, and a better cooperation and knowledge exchange between national intermediaries.
The funding rate is 30% of the eligible costs.
Research and Innovation Foundation
Dr. Charalambos Papatryfonos
Title: Scientific Officer, M.Sc, Ph.D
Telephone: +357 22205016
E-mail address: cpapatryfonos@research.org.cy
Name: Mr. Marinos Photiades
Title: Scientific Officer
Telephone: +357 22205048
E-mail address: mphotiades@research.org.cy
European Innovation Council: https://eic.ec.europa.eu/contact-form_en