{"id":4258,"date":"2025-12-17T16:39:55","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T16:39:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leyton.majjane.agency\/be\/?p=13608"},"modified":"2026-07-26T17:05:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-26T15:05:28","slug":"horizon-europe-2026-2027-what-companies-and-innovators-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/leyton.com\/be\/en\/insights\/articles\/horizon-europe-2026-2027-what-companies-and-innovators-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Horizon Europe 2026\u20132027: What Companies and Innovators Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Horizon Europe is the European Union\u2019s flagship research and innovation funding programme&nbsp;for 2021\u20132027, with a total budget of&nbsp;<strong>\u20ac93.5 billion<\/strong>&nbsp;dedicated to strengthening Europe\u2019s competitiveness, accelerating the green and digital transitions, and tackling major societal challenges.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">With the publication of the&nbsp;<strong>2026\u20132027 Work Programmes<\/strong>, the final and most strategic phase of Horizon Europe is now officially underway unlocking&nbsp;<strong>\u20ac14 billion<\/strong>&nbsp;in funding opportunities across all pillars.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">For innovative companies and research-driven organisations, this&nbsp;represents&nbsp;a&nbsp;<strong>decisive moment<\/strong>&nbsp;to position projects, secure partnerships, and access large-scale non-dilutive financing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-a641dd4d51337cd27ab0bdfe7a728182\" style=\"color:#f0682f\">What&nbsp;Are&nbsp;the Horizon Europe 2026\u20132027 Work Programmes?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Published on&nbsp;<strong>11 December 2025<\/strong>&nbsp;and now available on the&nbsp;<strong>EU Funding &amp; Tenders Portal<\/strong>, the 2026\u201327 Work Programmes define&nbsp;<strong>all calls, topics, budgets, and evaluation criteria<\/strong>&nbsp;for the final two years of Horizon Europe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">They cover funding opportunities across:<\/p>\n\n\n<section id=\"ori-list_block\" class=\"ori-list ori-f-width  is-style-check-list ori-p_n\"><div class=\"ori-transpared_bg  ori-list_only\">\n    <div class=\"ori-container\">\n        <div class=\"ori-row\">\n            <div class=\"list-content\">\n                                <ul>\n                    u003cliu003eCollaborative Ru0026amp;D projects\u00a0u003c\/liu003eu003cliu003eu003ca href=u0022https:\/\/leyton.com\/be\/insights\/articles\/innovation-and-sustainability\/u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noreferrer noopeneru0022u003eInnovationu003c\/au003e and scale-up actions\u00a0u003c\/liu003eu003cliu003eResearch infrastructures\u00a0u003c\/liu003eu003cliu003eTalent and researcher mobility\u00a0u003c\/liu003eu003cliu003eEU Missions and strategic initiatives\u00a0u003c\/liu003eu003cliu003eWidening participation and ERA strengthening\u00a0u003c\/liu003e                <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This phase is particularly competitive, as it concentrates&nbsp;high-impact topics, increased industrial relevance, and strong policy alignment with EU priorities.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-fc3e5b902f26b3f80a2df9c024d9205b\" style=\"color:#f0682f\">What Is the Structure of Horizon Europe and How Do Its 3 Pillars Work?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pillar&nbsp;I :&nbsp;Excellent Science&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Focused on strengthening Europe\u2019s scientific excellence through:<\/p>\n\n\n<section id=\"ori-list_block\" class=\"ori-list full-w \"><div class=\" ori-list_only\">\n    <div class=\"ori-container\">\n        <div class=\"ori-row\">\n            <div class=\"list-content\">\n                                <ul>\n                    u003cliu003eMarie\u00a0Sk\u0142odowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)\u00a0u003c\/liu003eu003cliu003eResearch Infrastructures\u00a0u003c\/liu003e                <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ideal for research-intensive organisations, universities, and R&amp;D-driven companies.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pillar&nbsp;II :&nbsp;Global Challenges &amp; European Industrial Competitiveness&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The core pillar for companies, structured around&nbsp;<strong>6 thematic clusters<\/strong>&nbsp;(health, digital, climate, mobility, food, security).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Designed to fund&nbsp;<strong>collaborative, applied R&amp;D<\/strong>&nbsp;with clear industrial and societal impact.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pillar&nbsp;III :&nbsp;Innovative Europe&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Supports:<\/p>\n\n\n<section id=\"ori-list_block\" class=\"ori-list full-w \"><div class=\" ori-list_only\">\n    <div class=\"ori-container\">\n        <div class=\"ori-row\">\n            <div class=\"list-content\">\n                                <ul>\n                    u003cliu003eEuropean Innovation Ecosystemsu003c\/liu003eu003cliu003eMarket-oriented innovation\u00a0u003c\/liu003eu003cliu003eEcosystem building and scale-up readiness\u00a0u003c\/liu003e                <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-7dfb7ebfa2ac745e5a2e294fd9e83bf9\" style=\"color:#ff6633\">Horizontal Actions &amp; EU Missions&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Including:<\/p>\n\n\n<section id=\"ori-list_block\" class=\"ori-list full-w \"><div class=\" ori-list_only\">\n    <div class=\"ori-container\">\n        <div class=\"ori-row\">\n            <div class=\"list-content\">\n                                <ul>\n                    u003cliu003eWidening Participation\u00a0u003c\/liu003eu003cliu003eERA strengthening\u00a0u003c\/liu003eu003cliu003eMission-driven projects addressing climate, health, mobility, cities, and oceans\u00a0u003c\/liu003e                <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-d933c2760acc7c51d407dc5dfbca4e78\" style=\"color:#ff6633\">Who Can Apply to Horizon Europe?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Horizon Europe is intentionally broad and inclusive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Eligible applicants include:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<section id=\"ori-list_block\" class=\"ori-list full-w \"><div class=\" ori-list_only\">\n    <div class=\"ori-container\">\n        <div class=\"ori-row\">\n            <div class=\"list-content\">\n                                <ul>\n                    u003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eCompanies of all sizesu003c\/strongu003e\u00a0(start-ups, SMEs, mid-caps, large groups)u003c\/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eResearch\u00a0organisations\u00a0and universitiesu003c\/strongu003e\u00a0u003c\/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003ePublic authorities and agenciesu003c\/strongu003e\u00a0u003c\/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eNGOs,\u00a0non-profits\u00a0and civil society\u00a0organisationsu003c\/strongu003e\u00a0u003c\/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eInternational partnersu003c\/strongu003e\u00a0from associated countries\u00a0u003c\/liu003e                <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Most calls require&nbsp;consortium-based applications, making partner strategy a critical success factor.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-97a21d83ea21ef2a00faeff700dac2e0\" style=\"color:#ff6633\">What Types of Funding Exist and Which Costs Are Eligible?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Horizon Europe primarily offers&nbsp;<strong>non-dilutive grants<\/strong>, typically awarded through highly competitive calls.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Types of Support:<\/p>\n\n\n<section id=\"ori-list_block\" class=\"ori-list full-w \"><div class=\" ori-list_only\">\n    <div class=\"ori-container\">\n        <div class=\"ori-row\">\n            <div class=\"list-content\">\n                                <ul>\n                    u003cliu003eu003ca href=u0022https:\/\/leyton.com\/be\/grants\/u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noreferrer noopeneru0022u003eProject grantsu003c\/au003e\u00a0(Research u0026amp; Innovation Actions, Innovation Actions, CSA)\u00a0u003c\/liu003eu003cliu003eLump-sum funding models, increasingly used to simplify\u00a0financial managementu003c\/liu003e                <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Eligible Costs Include:<\/p>\n\n\n<section id=\"ori-list_block\" class=\"ori-list full-w \"><div class=\" ori-list_only\">\n    <div class=\"ori-container\">\n        <div class=\"ori-row\">\n            <div class=\"list-content\">\n                                <ul>\n                    u003cliu003ePersonnel and internal resources\u00a0u003c\/liu003eu003cliu003eSubcontracting and external\u00a0expertiseu003c\/liu003eu003cliu003eEquipment and depreciation\u00a0u003c\/liu003eu003cliu003eTravel, dissemination and communication\u00a0u003c\/liu003eu003cliu003eOverheads\u00a0u003c\/liu003eu003cliu003eFinancial support to third parties (for specific actions)u003c\/liu003e                <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Funding rates vary by action type, with&nbsp;up to <em>100% funding<\/em>&nbsp;for certain research activities.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-cb93d6a9827ed0dba1e487ae07fcccaa\" style=\"color:#ff6633\">Timeline : When Do Calls Open? &nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n<section id=\"ori-list_block\" class=\"ori-list full-w \"><div class=\" ori-list_only\">\n    <div class=\"ori-container\">\n        <div class=\"ori-row\">\n            <div class=\"list-content\">\n                                <ul>\n                    u003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eWork\u00a0Programmes\u00a0adopted:u003c\/strongu003e\u00a011 December 2025\u00a0u003c\/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eCalls opening:u003c\/strongu003e\u00a0Throughout 2026 and 2027\u00a0u003c\/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eDeadlines:u003c\/strongu003e\u00a0Defined per topic on the Funding u0026amp; Tenders Portal\u00a0u003c\/liu003e                <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Given the complexity of consortium building and proposal development,&nbsp;<strong>early preparation is a decisive advantage<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-b9056221759bac727d013ce5b01f4194\" style=\"color:#ff6633\">Why Horizon Europe Matters for Innovative Companies&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">For companies with strong R&amp;D and innovation ambitions, Horizon Europe enables:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<section id=\"ori-list_block\" class=\"ori-list full-w \"><div class=\" ori-list_only\">\n    <div class=\"ori-container\">\n        <div class=\"ori-row\">\n            <div class=\"list-content\">\n                                <ul>\n                    u003cliu003eAccess to\u00a0u003cstrongu003esignificant funding without equity dilutionu003c\/strongu003e\u00a0u003c\/liu003eu003cliu003eCollaboration with\u00a0u003cstrongu003etop European research and industrial partnersu003c\/strongu003e\u00a0u003c\/liu003eu003cliu003eReduced risk for early-stage or pre-commercial innovation\u00a0u003c\/liu003eu003cliu003eIncreased\u00a0u003cstrongu003einternational visibility and credibilityu003c\/strongu003e\u00a0u003c\/liu003eu003cliu003eEntry into new European value chains and markets\u00a0u003c\/liu003e                <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Successfully funded projects also strengthen positioning with&nbsp;<strong>investors, customers, and public stakeholders<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-712d7fb4ac9eeae90f574548990f04d2\" style=\"color:#ff6633\">Why Choose Leyton?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">As Horizon Europe enters its final two years, the programme presents exceptional opportunities for organisations committed to&nbsp;cutting-edge&nbsp;research, sustainable innovation, and cross-border collaboration. With&nbsp;<strong>\u20ac14 billion<\/strong>&nbsp;still available across a wide array of thematic areas, now is the ideal moment for companies, research institutions, and public bodies to position themselves for success and shape the future of European innovation.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Navigating these opportunities, however, can be complex  \u2014  from&nbsp;identifying&nbsp;the right calls to preparing competitive proposals and managing awarded projects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This is where Leyton brings significant added value.<\/strong>&nbsp;Leveraging deep&nbsp;expertise&nbsp;in EU funding mechanisms, strong sector knowledge, and a proven&nbsp;track record&nbsp;in Horizon Europe, Leyton supports organisations throughout the entire process: from strategic alignment and consortium building to proposal drafting, budget optimisation, and post-award project management.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">By partnering with Leyton, applicants can&nbsp;<strong>increase their chances of success, reduce administrative burden, and maximise the impact of their innovation efforts<\/strong>. As the final phase of Horizon Europe unfolds, Leyton stands ready to help organisations unlock funding, accelerate innovation, and drive meaningful societal and economic outcomes across Europe.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<section id=\"contact-block\" class=\"ori-contact full-w  ori-p_s\"><div class=\"contact-bloc contact-container \">\n    <div class=\"contact-wrap ori-container\">\n        <div class=\"text-container\">\n                        <h2 class='contact-title'>\n                Get in touch today!             <\/h2>\n                                <\/div>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/leyton.com\/be\/contact-us\/\"\n            class=\"ori-btn btn_txt-icon ori-p_btn animated-icon\" >\n            Contact us            <span class=\"animated-arrow\">\n                <span class=\"material-symbols-outlined\">arrow_outward<\/span>\n                <span class=\"material-symbols-outlined from-bottom\">arrow_outward<\/span>\n            <\/span>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Horizon Europe is the European Union\u2019s flagship research and innovation funding programme&nbsp;for 2021\u20132027, with a total budget of&nbsp;\u20ac93.5 billion&nbsp;dedicated to strengthening Europe\u2019s competitiveness, accelerating the green and digital transitions, and tackling major societal challenges.&nbsp; With the publication of the&nbsp;2026\u20132027 Work Programmes, the final and most strategic phase of Horizon Europe is now officially underway unlocking&nbsp;\u20ac14 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4372,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[49],"tags":[],"expertise":[190],"class_list":["post-4258","article","type-article","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-eu-grants","expertise-finance-subventions"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.1 (Yoast SEO v28.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Horizon Europe 2026\u20132027: What Companies and Innovators Need to Know - Leyton Belgium<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Horizon Europe 2026\u201327unlocks \u20ac14bn for innovation. 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