Horizon Europe overview

Pillar I
Excellent science
Funds the best research ideas on their own merit, regardless of topic, with no need to address a set priority or form a consortium.
European Research Council Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Research Infrastructures
Pillar II
Global challenges & European industrial competitiveness
The largest pillar, funding collaborative, consortium-based research and innovation across six thematic clusters.
Joint Research Centre
Pillar III
Innovative Europe
Funds the full innovation pipeline: breakthrough research, firm-level scale-up finance, and ecosystem connectivity.
European Innovation Council European Innovation Ecosystems European Institute of Innovation & Technology
Widening participation & strengthening the European Research Area
Source: European Commission · DG Research & Innovation