Horizon Europe is the European Commission’s ninth Framework Programme for Research and Innovation. The programme facilitates collaboration and strengthens the impact of research and innovation in developing, supporting and implementing EU policies while tackling global challenges. It supports creating and better dispersing of excellent knowledge and technologies.
To help ensure that those working at Imperial are able to fully capitalise on the opportunities, we will be running a series of short sessions to go through the various opportunities on offer within Horizon Europe Pillar 2. These sessions will provide a general overview of the available funding according to the different areas within Pillar 2 with more bespoke sessions on specific themes to be run from January. 2026.
Cluster 1: Health, 5 November 14:00-15:30 in ASL 5.07 – SALC 7
Cluster 1 aims to improve and protect the health and well-being of citizens of all ages by generating new knowledge, developing innovative solutions and integrating where relevant a gender perspective to prevent, diagnose, monitor, treat and cure diseases. Cluster 1 also aims to develop health technologies, mitigate health risks, protect populations and promote good health and well-being in general and at work. Funding opportunities include but are not limited to: health throughout the life course, environmental and social health determinants, and non-communicable and rare diseases.
Cluster 3: Civil Security for Society, 10 November 10:00-11:00 in ASL 5.05 – SALC 5
Cluster 3 aims to protect, prevent and ensure preparedness for a wide range of threats, including natural, accidental and human-made disaster, leading to a safer, prepared and more secure Europe. Funding opportunities include but are not limited to preventing and protecting against crime and terrorism, border management, infrastructure security, cybersecurity and improving disaster resilience.
Cluster 4: Digital, Industry and Space, 13 November 10:00-11:00 in ASL 5.07 SALC 7
Cluster 4 aims to advance manufacturing technologies, with a focus on energy-intensive industrial sectors, to support their transformation towards net-zero emissions. Funding opportunities include but are not limited to fostering leadership in digital and key enabling technologies, such as quantum, photonics, cybersecurity, robotics, virtual worlds, space technologies, and AI, as well as reducing dependencies on critical raw materials. Funding calls also cover developing and using space based secure communication, navigation and Earth observation services and applications.
Cluster 5: Climate, Energy and Mobility, 19 November 14:00-15:00 in ASL 5.09 SALC 9
Cluster 5 aims to enable the necessary shift in the energy and mobility sectors and capitalises on the digital transformation to accelerate climate neutrality by 2050. The funding calls aim to close major knowledge gaps related to climate change, improve energy storage technologies (including batteries) and supply chains, develop more efficient use of energy in buildings and industry, and develop clean mobility solutions.
Cluster 6: Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment, 26 November 14:00-15:00 in ASL 5.06 – SALC 6
Cluster 6 aims to reduce environmental degradation, halt and reverse the decline of biodiversity on land, inland waters and sea and better manage natural resources through transformative changes of the economy and society in both urban and rural areas. It will ensure food and nutrition security for all within planetary boundaries through knowledge, innovation and digitalisation in agriculture, fisheries, aquaculture and food systems and steer and accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resource efficient circular economy and sustainable bioeconomy, including forestry. Funding opportunities include but are not limited to: environmental observation, biodiversity and natural resources, and agriculture, forestry and rural areas.
