Horizon Europe funding

About this funding

Horizon Europe is a European research and innovation funding programme open to UK-based organisations including businesses, research institutions and enterprises.

Funding supports research and innovation projects addressing challenges such as climate change and food security, across sectors including agriculture, food, education, health, life sciences, manufacturing, science and technology, services, transport and utilities. The programme operates through competitive calls published in the Work Programme 2024, with funding amounts varying according to individual call requirements and project scope.

Eligibility extends to organisations based in the North West region, including Greater Manchester. Many funding calls require applicants to form a consortium of at least 3 organisations from different countries, though some calls permit single-organisation applications. The UK's association to Horizon Europe, finalised in December 2023, provides coverage certainty for successful UK applicants.

Organisations should monitor the official Horizon Europe portal and Department for Business and Trade channels for 2024 call announcements and submit proposals through the designated application process. Support and guidance on eligibility, application procedures and sector-specific requirements is available from UK National Contact Points, with dedicated contacts for different thematic areas including climate, energy, digital, space, health and food security.

Who can apply

UK-based organisations including businesses, research institutions and enterprises operating in eligible sectors (agriculture, food, education, health, life sciences, manufacturing, science and technology, services, transport and utilities). Located within eligible regions including North West (Greater Manchester area).

How to apply

Applicants should monitor the official Horizon Europe portal and Department for Business and Trade channels for 2024 call announcements, then submit proposals through the designated application process with full coverage confirmation for UK-associated projects

Common questions

What is Horizon Europe funding?

Horizon Europe provides competitive grants for research and innovation across multiple sectors to UK-based organisations, including those in Greater Manchester, with funding amounts and deadlines determined by individual calls within the Work Programme 2024.

How much funding is available?

Horizon Europe funding offers Varies by individual call and project scope within Horizon Europe Work Programme 2024; specific funding amounts determined through competitive application process..

Who can apply for Horizon Europe funding?

UK-based organisations including businesses, research institutions and enterprises operating in eligible sectors (agriculture, food, education, health, life sciences, manufacturing, science and technology, services, transport and utilities). Located within eligible regions including North West…

What is the deadline?

Horizon Europe funding accepts applications on a rolling basis — you can apply at any time.

Who provides Horizon Europe funding?

Horizon Europe funding is provided by Department for Business and Trade.

How do I apply for Horizon Europe funding?

Applicants should monitor the official Horizon Europe portal and Department for Business and Trade channels for 2024 call announcements, then submit proposals through the designated application process with full coverage confirmation for UK-associated projects.