The first pillar focuses on the development of fundamental research through a bottom-up approach where scientist at different stadium of their career can propose innovative projects. This pillar is divided into three parts:
Get familiar with European funding programmes that support research and innovation projects.
Horizon Europe (HE) is the European framework programme for research and innovation (2021-2027) with a budget of 95.5 billion euros. HE strengthens the EU's scientific and technological bases to build a sustainable, healthy, digital, safe and inclusive future. The programme fosters the collaboration at all levels of R&I, from university to industry, to boost the Union's competitiveness. This is done with the goal to generate a durable impact for all citizens.
This programme is constructed around three pillars and an additional transversal component to support the research activities. In addition to this, Horizon Europe incorporates five missions to deal with clearly defined challenges
The first pillar focuses on the development of fundamental research through a bottom-up approach where scientist at different stadium of their career can propose innovative projects. This pillar is divided into three parts:
The second pillar boosts key technological innovation to bring solutions that can solve global challenges. This pillar is based on a top to bottom approach where the goals of the projects are defined by the European Commission. The different research themes are divided into six clusters :
The third pillar supports the transformation of new technologies to market disrupting innovations. It allows for a smooth transition from concept to marketable product. This pillar is composed of three bodies:
The work done under this pillar is not covered by the NCP federal BE team. We can provide some information about this pillar and will redirect you to the appropriate Belgian NCP network if needed.
Horizon Europe also incorporates five missions to bring concrete solutions to some of the greatest challenges by 2030. They are defined to support the priorities set by the European Commission:
The Digital Europe programme is the European framework programme for the digital transformation of our society and economy (2021-2027) with a budget of 7.5 billion euros.
This programme shapes our digital future to channel its uptake by businesses, public administration and citizens. With the goal of ensuring Europe’s technological sovereignty, it will ensure the development of European made digital technologies.
The Digital Europe programme is addressing five key areas of digital development which are complementing the Horizon Europe programme. The five areas which are provided strategic funding are: