Horizon Europe Opens €95 Billion in New Research Calls for 2025

The European Commission has officially opened the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, making available €95 billion across all research and innovation areas. This record-breaking allocation reflects the EU's commitment to maintaining technological sovereignty and accelerating the green and digital transitions.

Priority Areas

The 2025 calls focus on six strategic clusters: Green Hydrogen & Energy Storage, Artificial Intelligence & Robotics, Advanced Manufacturing, Biotechnology & Health, Ocean & Climate, and Digital Sovereignty. Each cluster features both collaborative and individual grant mechanisms.

For startups and SMEs, the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator has reserved €1.1 billion in grants and equity investments. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until September 2025.

"Horizon Europe is not just funding — it is the architecture of Europe's future competitiveness. Every euro invested returns seven to the European economy." — Commissioner for Research and Innovation

Key Deadlines

The EIC Accelerator accepts applications year-round with cut-off dates in January, April, and October. The Collaborative Research calls close on varying dates between March and June 2025. Applicants are encouraged to register on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal immediately to avoid technical delays.

How to Apply

Organisations wishing to participate must hold a valid PEPPOL ID and submit via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. The Commission strongly recommends attending one of the 42 Info Days being organized across all EU member states in January and February 2025.

National Contact Points (NCPs) in each member state provide free support, proposal reviews, and brokerage events. In Spain, the NCP is managed by the Centro para el Desarrollo Tecnológico y la Innovación (CDTI).