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Objective of the funding programme

Horizon Europe is the European Union’s flagship Research and Innovation programme for 2021-2027. It aims to address climate change, contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and boost the EU's competitiveness and growth, while supporting the creation, expansion, and dissemination of knowledge, technologies, research, and innovation. The programme is structured into three pillars: 1) Excellent Science (mainly for researchers), 2) Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness, and 3) Innovative Europe. It also includes 5 EU missions within the Pillar II clusters to enhance the effectiveness of funding.

The most relevant parts of Horizon Europe for climate Adaptation, all from the 2nd pillar, include but are not limited to:

  • EU Mission Adaptation to Climate change
  • EU Mission Soil deal for Europe​
  • EU Mission Restore Ocean and Waters
  • Cluster 5: Climate, Energy & Mobility ​
  • Cluster 6: Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture & Environment
  • New European Bauhaus (NEB)

See general information on how to apply to this programme.

Learn about Horizon Europe funding opportunities.

Find further assistance and guidance on all aspects of participation in Horizon Europe.

Type of funding

Grants, Other

Funding rate (percentage of covered costs)

70-100% co-financing rate.

Expected budget range of proposals

100.001 € - 1M €, 1M € - 10M €, > 10M €

Can the received funding be combined with other funding sources (blended)?

Yes

Is a Consortium required to apply for the funding?

Yes

Proposals must include at least three organisations from different EU Member States or associated countries. Special rules may apply to certain calls.

Administering authority

The European Commission allocates the budget to specific topics and launches calls for proposals. Certain calls are managed by the Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) on behalf of the Commission.

Publication page

General information

Horizon Europe website

Further information

Horizon Europe Info Days

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Faroe Islands, Georgia, Iceland, Israel, Kosovo under UN Security Council Resolution 1244/99, Moldova, Republic of, Montenegro, Republic of North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, Switzerland, Türkiye, Ukraine, United Kingdom

Yes

all regions within selected countries

Step 2. Assessing climate change risks and vulnerabilities
Step 3. Identifying adaptation options
Step 4. Assessing and selecting adaptation options
Step 5. Implementing adaptation
Local authorities and administrative bodies, Social, cultural and educational institutions, Companies, SMEs and private associations, NGOsAgriculture, Buildings, Disaster Risk Reduction, Forestry, Health, Transport, Water management, Energy, Tourism, Biodiversity protection, Coastal areas, Marine and Fisheries

Disclaimer
The contents and links to third-party items on this Mission webpage are developed by the MIP4Adapt team led by Ricardo, under contract CINEA/2022/OP/0013/SI2.884597 funded by the European Union and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union, CINEA, or those of the European Environment Agency (EEA) as host of the Climate-ADAPT Platform. Neither the European Union nor CINEA nor the EEA accepts responsibility or liability arising out of or in connection with the information on these pages.

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