This  webinar on 9 September at 12:00-14:00 CET, will explore funding and collaboration opportunities offered by the EEA and Norway Grants, AdaptationHubs initiative, and the Romanian Experience: M100 × EEA and Norway Grants for the WIDERA community. Register online in the registration link is open until 2 September 2026. Details

The HNN 3.0 network has published a new supporting tool for applicants interested in the Innovative Health Initiative Call 13. The resource can help potential applicants navigate the available materials and quickly identify information relevant to the Call 13 topics and application procedures. Details

The third edition of Women TechEU (2026-2028), an EU-funded project supporting women leading deep tech startup companies from Europe, has been launched and opened its call for applications. Details

The European Commission has today adopted the European Research Council (ERC) Work Programme 2027, setting out the funding opportunities, grant budgets, competition timetable and application rules for the coming year. Details

The European Commission has communicated revised opening dates and deadlines for the Horizon Europe Cluster 1 – Health 2027 calls. HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01 and HORIZON-HLTH-2027-02 are expected to open on 29 October 2026, with a deadline/first-stage deadline on 17 February 2027, while HORIZON-HLTH-2027-03 is expected to open on 3 June 2027, with a deadline on 16 September 2027. Applicants are encouraged to consider the updated timeline when preparing proposals and building consortia. Details

The EU is investing €55.5 million in 25 projects that will strengthen researchers’ employability, knowledge sharing, evidence-based policymaking, and the research and innovation capacity across the European Research Area (ERA). ​Details

The Brussels-based Pharmabiotic Research Institute is seeking a coordinator for a proposal under the topic HORIZON-MISS-2026-02-CANCER-02: Microbiome for early cancer prediction before the onset of disease. PRI brings expertise in microbiome regulatory science, including biomarker validation, risk assessment, regulatory monitoring, stakeholder engagement and the uptake of innovative microbiome-based solutions. Details

The Mental Health Hospital in Świecie is interested in joining an international consortium for the topic HORIZON-MISS-2026-02-CANCER-07: Improve the Quality of Life of older cancer patients. The hospital offers expertise in mental health, psycho-oncology, patient-reported outcomes, supportive care and rehabilitation for older cancer patients. Details

The Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences is seeking a coordinator for proposals under HORIZON-HLTH-2027-03-TOOL-02 and HORIZON-MISS-2027-02-CANCER-01. The institute brings expertise in precision macromolecular design, smart hydrogels, functional bio inks, 3D bioprinting, regenerative medicine and pre-clinical validation. It is also interested in partners with expertise in clinical translation, advanced cell biology, in vivo evaluation, bioprinting hardware and computational modelling. Details

Really Healthy School (Skutočne zdravá škola) is looking to join consortia for HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-ENVHLTH-MISSCLIMA-03, HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-STAYHLTH-01 and HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-DISEASE-10. It can contribute access to a network of over 450 schools and kindergartens, school-based interventions, real-world testing, stakeholder engagement and dissemination. Details

Gesundheit Österreich GmbH (GÖG) is looking to join a consortium for HORIZON-MISS-2026-02-CANCER-07. It can contribute to needs assessment, stakeholder engagement, monitoring and evaluation, sustainability planning and policy translation. Details

3DBioFibR Inc., a Canadian biomaterials SME, is looking to join a consortium for HORIZON-HLTH-2027-03-TOOL-02. The company specializes in nano- and microscale biopolymer fibers, scaffolds and bioink additives for tissue engineering and bio-printing applications. It can contribute biomaterial development, bioink optimization, 3D cell culture, organoid and organ-on-chip applications, testing and demonstration activities. Details

Cerebro, a Belgian health tech SME, is looking to join consortia for HORIZON-HLTH-2027-02-DISEASE-01-two-stage, HORIZON-HLTH-2027-02-TOOL-01-two-stage and HORIZON-HLTH-2027-03-TOOL-04. It can contribute as a technology, implementation and real-world validation partner and is seeking academic, clinical, AI, data governance and regulatory expertise. Details

ECRIN is coordinating PRISM – Pediatric Research Infrastructure Service Model, a new INFRASERV project supporting the pediatric research community. PRISM will launch a call for proposals for pediatric multinational investigator-initiated trials in autumn 2026. The opportunity may be relevant for researchers preparing projects addressing children or including paediatric populations. Details

The Department of Thoracic Surgery at Inselspital Bern is looking to join a consortium for HORIZON-MISS-2027-02-CANCER-02. It can contribute clinical datasets, biobanking resources, advanced surgical expertise and longitudinal follow-up data for patients with thoracic malignancies. Details

The survey was developed within the NCP4EIT project, funded by the European Union through the Horizon Europe programme. Details

Date: 15-16 July 2026

Time: 9:00 to 20:00 GMT+2

The brokerage event is open to all types of entities, including universities, research centres, SMEs, corporations, public administrations, museums, hospitals, and NGOs from any part of the world. Details

Università degli Studi “G. d’Annunzio” of Chieti, Italy, is interested in joining a consortium for the Horizon Europe Mission Cancer topic HORIZON-MISS-2026-02-CANCER-02: Microbiome for early cancer prediction before the onset of disease. The research group offers expertise in cancer biomarker discovery, proteomics, mass spectrometry, multi-omics integration, microbiome–cancer interactions, liquid biopsy, chronic inflammation and precision medicine. Details

EIC will provide investments in defence and dual-use technologies, marking a strategic pivot in Europe’s innovation policy. The EIC Accelerator and STEP Scaleup will support companies (start-ups and SMEs) developing dual-use technologies with a focus on dual-use business cases, both civilian and defence applications (e.g., AI, quantum, advanced materials, robotics). Companies can apply for grants up to €2.5 million and equity investments up to €30 million, in line with the EIC Accelerator and STEP Scaleup rules, from 30 June until 28 October 2026, and the results are expected in early 2027. Details

The European Innovation Council (EIC) published its Impact Report 2026, highlighting a continued transformation in Europe’s deep-tech ecosystem. Details

The 2025 European Research Area (ERA) Scoreboard has just been published, providing a valuable snapshot of Europe's progress in research and innovation between 2010 and 2023. Details

European Research Council (ERC) launched its first competition for the new ERC Plus Grants, a pilot funding scheme designed to support truly ambitious, transformative research in Europe. Details

The report takes stock of how the EU is translating public investment in research and innovation into real-world impact. The 2025 edition puts a sharper focus on strategic autonomy - from semiconductors to AI - and on how Horizon Europe is performing against the EU's competitiveness and climate goals. Details

The Council of the European Union adopted a Recommendation on the first-ever European framework for science diplomacy. It reflects the EU’s ambition to strengthen its role as a global leader in this evolving field. Through science diplomacy, Europe will promote its values and strategic interests, strengthen its technological sovereignty, and keep science open and secure. Details

The guidebook presents ERA-related funding opportunities across Horizon Europe Pillar II and the Missions. The 2027 edition identifies over 100 relevant calls. For each opportunity, the document provides a topic summary, a direct link to the call, and a reference to the relevant ERA aspect. Details

The network of National Contact Points (NCPs) mERCury, for the European Research Council (ERC), is organising an online event for researchers interested in the Starting Grant.

Date: 26 June 2026

Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Brussels time. Details

Join this EIC info session to learn about the upcoming amendment to the EIC Work Programme 2026, which expands funding opportunities in the dual use and defence domains. The amended programme opens the EIC Accelerator to innovation activities with dual use applications and introduces a dedicated STEP Scale Up call for defence technologies.

Date: 24 June 2026

Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 Brussels time

Register here until Tuesday 23 June 2026, 15:30 (CEST). Details

This study provides a framework and associated indicator options for establishing a systemic 'Widening 2.0' methodology which could prove instrumental in discussing post-Horizon Europe 'widening' support measures. It is based on assessment of research and innovation indicators of targeted 'widening' countries, looking at the economic and research impact that Horizon Europe may have had between 2018 and 2025. Details

10 EU-supported projects - will showcase their progress on how to improve researchers’ employability, career development, skills and wellbeing in the European Research Area (ERA).

Insights for future applicants in view of the upcoming 2027 ERA call for proposals, which aims to strengthen Research Careers in the EU. Details

The MCAA India Chapter and MSCA GLOPOL India invite you to join an exclusive webinar on the MSCA Doctoral Networks Call 2026

Date: 28 May 2026, 12.00- 13.30 CET. Details

€22 million are now available under three new Horizon Europe Widening participation and spreading excellence funding opportunities. Details

The EXCELY project – Excellence Center in Liquid Biopsy in Personalized Medicine, coordinated by the “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest, was selected for funding under the HORIZON-WIDERA-2025-ACCESS-01 – Teaming for Excellence call. Details

In total, the selected companies will receive around €32.5 million in EU funding, with up to €500,000 awarded per company. They represent 22 countries, with Portugal, Estonia and Turkey recording the highest number of successful proposals. Notably, 24% of the selected projects are coordinated by women. Details

Date: 21 May 2026, 10:00  - 12:30 CEST

This edition of IGLO in Action on Lump Sum Funding will focus on the practical implementation of Horizon Europe/2020 collaborative (multi‑beneficiary) projects. In particular, we are interested in your experiences with aspects such as reporting, amendments, checks & audits, and monitoring. Details

The EIC has introduced the new Scaleup Europe Fund (SEF) in its 2026 Work Programme to address the funding gap faced by European scale-ups in later growth stages. The SEF will be a market-based, privately managed investment fund, primarily for equity investments, with ticket sizes starting at €100 million. The fund will focus on key strategic areas, including digital and intelligent systems, physical and industrial systems, and life and health sciences.  

The updated EIC Work Programme is available here.

Experience Stories – MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 

Date: 29 April 2026, 11:00–12:00 EEST

Organized by the University of Latvia and the Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis, the session is aimed at postdoctoral researchers and prospective supervisors and will be led by Dr. Vladislav Ivanistsev.

During the event, Vladislav Ivanistsev will share insights on:
​1) preparing a competitive MSCA PF application and successfully implementing the funded project;
​2) the role of the supervisor;
​3) how to effectively match with a postdoctoral researcher or supervisor;
​4) the benefits of undertaking an MSCA PF abroad and pathways for returning to Latvia;
​5) opportunities offered by the MSCA Alumni Association. Details

Heim Pál National Paediatric Institute, one of the largest paediatric centres in Central Europe, with extensive experience in AI-based screening and access to large-scale clinical data is currently preparing for Horizon Europe 2026 calls (HORIZON-HLTH-2026-TOOL and DISEASE) and is interested in joining a consortium as a clinical validation partner, particularly in projects focusing on AI-driven early detection and risk prediction. Details

These calls will support collaborative research on the factors shaping brain health across the lifespan, covering:

• Neurological, mental and sensory disorders

• Neurodegenerative disordersA key step in strengthening European cooperation in brain health research. Details

Reimbursement of travel & accommodation for Romanian potential applicants to attend brokerage events in clusters Pillar II - Horizon Europe. Details

The ERA Brokerage Event for the ERA Call 2026 focused on the ERA call topics included in the WIDERA Work Programme 2026–2027, and targets stakeholders seeking project partners or consortia. The event took place as follows: 17th December 2025, online. The Post event meetings continue until 30 March 2026! Details

An EOI has been released by European organisation, looking for partners to participate in EIE pilot call - European Startup and Scaleup Hubs (HORIZON-EIE-2026-02-CONNECT-01). If you are interested in applying and still need to find partners or form a consortium, you can find the EOI here.

Join the online info session & brokerage event in collaboration with Tubitak. Get insights from REA, listen to coordinator pitches & benefit from international networking

Date: 23 February 12:00–20:00 CET 

Register here:

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Egyptian entities have access to all parts of the Horizon Europe programme on similar terms with EU Member States. Details

• The European Charter for Researchers (2025)

• HEU Proposal evaluation. Standard Briefing (2025)

• Horizon Implementation day – Novelties in the 2026-2027 Horizon Europe work programme (2026)

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