01 Feb 2021 | Viewpoint
Horizon Europe: the world’s most ambitious research and innovation programme at the service of society
On 2 February, the European Commission announces its plans for the launch of Horizon Europe, its next R&D programme. In this essay for Science|Business, Commissioner Mariya Gabriel restates the broad goals of the programme.
Mariya Gabriel, EU Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth. Photo: EU Commission.
There remain many administrative and legal steps still to complete before any of the €95.5 billion budget can start flowing to researchers and innovators around the EU. The first formal call for grant applications is expected around April. Science|Business will continue to keep its readers apprised of all the details as they unfold.