Funds research and innovation to address global challenges.
**Summary of Horizon Europe** Horizon Europe is the European Union's key funding programme for research and innovation, running from 2021 to 2027. It aims to tackle global challenges, achieve the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, and boost the EU's competitiveness and growth. The programme focuses on several areas, including health, culture, civil security, digital industry, and climate change. **Financial Resources and Funding Criteria** Horizon Europe has a budget of approximately EUR 95.5 billion, including EUR 5.41 billion from NextGenerationEU to support economic recovery and resilience. Funding is allocated through competitive calls for proposals, with a focus on excellence, impact, and EU policy objectives. The programme supports a wide range of projects, from fundamental research to innovation and market uptake. Criteria for funding include scientific excellence, impact, and the potential to address societal challenges. **Recent Projects and Financed Organisations** Horizon Europe has financed various projects and organisations, including those focused on biodiversity protection, climate change adaptation, and digital transformation. For example, 173 grants involving 3,732 participants have been signed for a total amount of EUR 1.43 billion under the EU Missions, which aim to address complex societal challenges. Canada has also joined Horizon Europe, working jointly on large-scale projects tackling global challenges.