The European Commission just adopted the #HorizonEU work programme 2026-27!
The programme keeps getting more accessible for SMEs, start-ups and newcomers:
🔹 It is now less prescriptive and 33% shorter than for 2023-24
🔸 Administrative burden is reduced for applicants through lump sums in 50% of calls
🔹 Opportunity to first submit shorter proposals through 41 two-stage call topics
It addresses cross-cutting challenges in horizontal way:
- €540 million to support the Clean Industrial Deal
- €90 million for AI in Science
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