New Perspectives in Horizon Europe – What to Expect from the 2025 Work Programmes

2025.11.12. | Egyéb

Horizon Europe is the European Union’s flagship research and innovation framework programme, designed to foster sustainable economic growth, competitiveness, and societal well-being across EU Member States.
The newly released 2025 Work Programmes are now available and outline a wide range of funding opportunities — particularly relevant for consulting companies and innovative organizations seeking EU support.

What is a Work Programme?

Work Programmes define the open calls for proposals, funding priorities, and eligibility criteria under Horizon Europe. They serve as an essential guide for applicants and advisors, providing clarity on which themes and actions will receive EU funding in the upcoming cycle.

Key Features of the 2025 Edition

The Main Work Programme covers all major pillars of Horizon Europe:

• Pillar I – Excellent Science:
  Includes Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions and research infrastructures.
• Pillar II – Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness:
  Divided into six thematic clusters — Health, Culture & Society, Digital, Energy, Industry, Climate, and Food Systems.
• Pillar III – Innovative Europe:
  Focused on strengthening European innovation ecosystems and supporting start-ups and SMEs.

Additionally, there is a strong emphasis on the “Widening Participation and Strengthening the European Research Area (WIDERA)” initiative, as well as the EU Missions — targeted programmes addressing global challenges such as climate change, cancer, and clean oceans.

Available: https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe/horizon-europe-work-programmes_en#view-available-work-programmes