Horizon Europe (2021-2027)

Europe's flagship research and innovation programme.

Horizon Europe is the EU's main research and innovation funding programme for 2021-2027, with a total budget of €95.5 billion. It supports universities, research centres and businesses to develop cutting-edge solutions to global challenges in health, climate, digital technologies, energy and social sciences. As an associated country, Albania can fully participate in Horizon Europe, with Albanian entities eligible to apply for grants on equal terms with EU member states. The programme offers opportunities for research collaboration, innovation development and knowledge exchange across Europe through three main pillars: Excellent Science, Global Challenges & Industrial Competitiveness, and Innovative Europe.

Opportunity details

Albania participation status: Associated country (full participation rights since 2022)

Who is it for? Universities, research centres, businesses (including SMEs and startups), public bodies, NGOs, international organisations

Typical funding type: Grants for research and innovation projects (RIA, IA, CSA, MSCA, ERC, EIC)

Typical budget range: Varies by call (from €100,000 to €10,000,000+ per project; some calls up to €50,000,000)

Total programme budget: €95.5 billion (2021-2027)

Where to apply or learn more

Horizon Europe