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.
Clusters
Health
Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture & Environment
Civil Security for Society
Digital, Industry & Space
Climate, Energy & Mobility
Culture, Creativity & Inclusive Society
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
Widening participation & spreading excellence
Reforming & enhancing the European R&I system
Source: European Commission · DG Research & Innovation