Horizon Europe (UK participation)
UK Research and Innovation
What it funds
Collaborative R&D grants under EU Horizon Europe calls, open to UK organisations as associated-country participants — typically 60-100% funded consortium projects.
Who can apply
UK legal entities can participate and lead in most Horizon Europe calls following UK association. Projects usually need a multi-country consortium of 3+ partners.
Key criteria
- Genuine R&D project aligned to a published call
How to apply
Identify a call on the EU Funding & Tenders portal, build a consortium, submit; evaluation against excellence/impact/implementation.
Evidence you'll need
- Consortium agreement
- Detailed proposal
- Budget per partner
- Organisation PIC registration
Last checked against the official source: 3 Jul 2026. Scheme parameters are set by the funder and can change — verify before applying, or let us do it for you.
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