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On 2 February, the European Commission announced the official launch of Horizon Europe, the EU’s next R&D programme. But, before any of the €95.5 billion budget can start flowing, there remain many administrative and legal steps still to complete by April, when the Commission aims to launch the first formal call for grant applications. This blog will keep you apprised of all the details as they unfold. Tips are welcome at news@sciencebusiness.net.

26 Jan 2021   |   News Let the party begin: EU Commission plans ‘symbolic launch’ for Horizon Europe An event on 2 February will mark the end of the lengthy negotiations and preparations for the next research programme. But with significant elements still to be settled, the funds won’t be flowing for a while The European Commission is about to uncork the champagne to mark the start of Horizon Europe, but significant parts of the research programme are still being negotiated, as stakeholders scramble for last minute changes. The Commission and the Portuguese presidency of the EU Counc...

22 Dec 2020   |   News Horizon Europe: years in the making, the programme is now set to start (almost) on time Researchers react to the €95.5B deal, reflect on how we got here, and look ahead to the rollout of the programme and how it can achieve maximum impact The campaign for a bigger and better-balanced EU research programme was long and filled with an uncertainty that was exacerbated by Brexit drama and a global pandemic. But now Horizon Europe is ready to start next year - shy of a formal endorsement by the EU Council and the European Parliament. Technically speaking, money won't sta...