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€7.3 billion investment by the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025
2025.11.13. | Egyéb
The European Commission has launched a major investment of €7.3 billion through the Horizon Europe Work Programme for 2025. This funding aims to accelerate Europe’s leadership in research and innovation, strengthen green and digital transitions, and boost economic resilience in a global context.
Key elements:
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The investment builds on the Strategic Plan for 2025-2027 and aligns with EU priorities such as climate action, digital leadership, talent retention, and international cooperation.
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Simplified access: Shorter topic descriptions, open-topic calls, and increased use of lump-sum grants (35 % of budget) are introduced to reduce administrative burden.
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Funding breakdown: 35 % of the budget goes to climate-related initiatives, about €1.14 billion goes to energy-, transport- and resilience-related projects; ~€1.6 billion is allocated to digital innovation including AI.
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Talent support: Initiatives like “Choose Europe for Science” (part of Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Actions) will invest in early-career researchers and attract global talent. Support also provided to researchers in crisis zones (e.g., Ukraine and Gaza).
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Focus areas: Mobility, green & digital sectors, sustainable transport (e-mobility), circular economy, security & defence, etc.
Why this matters for you:
If you are a research institution, university, company, or part of a consortium active in innovation, this work programme opens up significant opportunities. Aligning with the themes of green transition, digital transformation, talent development and Europe-wide collaboration increases your chances of success.
Summary:
The 2025 Horizon Europe Work Programme marks a major step in the EU’s research & innovation agenda. With €7.3 billion in new investment, supported by simplified rules and strategic alignment, it invites participants from across Europe (and associated states) to propose ambitious projects in key thematic areas.
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