Horizon Europe Work Programmes 2026-27
In December, the European Commission published the Horizon Europe 2026–2027 Work Programmes, offering a total of EUR 14 billion in funding opportunities to support research and innovation. A full list of the published work programmes, with links to each document, is available online via the link above.
Major Horizon Europe Call Deadlines in 2026
Below is a summary of the major Horizon Europe call deadlines starting from March 2026. Each call usually includes a number of specific topics.
| Submission deadline | Cluster | Call |
| 17/03/2026 | 4 (Digital, Industry and Space) | Digital and emerging technologies |
| 31/03/2026 | 5 (Climate, Energy and Mobility) | Climate transition |
| 14/04/2026 | 5 (Climate, Energy and Mobility) | Clean transport modes |
| 5 (Climate, Energy and Mobility) | Clean transport modes (two-stage) | |
| 6 (Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources) | Food systems | |
| 6 (Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources) | Water for climate action | |
| 6 (Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources) | Rural, coastal and urban communities | |
| 6 (Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources) | Food systems (two-stage) | |
| 15/04/2026 | 4 (Digital, Industry and Space) | Data services |
| 4 (Digital, Industry and Space) | Digital and emerging technologies | |
| 4 (Digital, Industry and Space) | Human-centric innovation | |
| 6 (Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources) | Innovative governance and digital solutions | |
| 6 (Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources) | Innovative governance and digital solutions (two-stage) | |
| 16/04/2026 | Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions | Staff Exchanges |
| 1 (Health) | Staying healthy | |
| 1 (Health) | Health promoting environment | |
| 1 (Health) | High quality healthcare | |
| 1 (Health) | Digital solutions for health | |
| 27/08/2026 | European Research Council | Advanced Grant |
| 09/09/2026 | Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions | Postdoctoral Fellowships |
| 16/09/2026 | 2 (Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society) | Democracy and Governance |
| 2 (Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society) | Cultural and Creative Industries | |
| 2 (Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society) | Social and Economic Transformations | |
| 17/09/2026 | 6 (Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources) | Biodiversity and ecosystem services |
| 6 (Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources) | Circular economy and bioeconomy | |
| 6 (Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources) | Clean environment & zero pollution | |
| 14/10/2026 | European Research Council | Starting Grant (2027) |
| 05/11/2026 | European Research Council | Synergy Grant |
| 3 (Civil Security for Society) | Crime and Terrorism | |
| 3 (Civil Security for Society) | EU external borders | |
| 3 (Civil Security for Society) | Resilient Infrastructure | |
| 3 (Civil Security for Society) | Disaster-Resilient Society | |
| 3 (Civil Security for Society) | Strengthened Security | |
| 24/11/2026 | Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions | Doctoral Networks |
If any of the calls mentioned above have caught your interest, the links below will take you to the relevant work programme. All calls, except Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, listed are collaborative calls under Pillar II of the Horizon Europe Programme.
The links to the documents provide further detail on specific calls and topics. These documents should provide a useful starting point for consortium building and application preparation:
- Cluster 1: Health
- Cluster 2: Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society
- Cluster 3: Civil Security for Society
- Cluster 4: Digital, Industry and Space
- Cluster 5: Climate, Energy and Mobility
- Cluster 6: Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment
Horizon Europe 2026 Information Days
The European Commission has announced a series of Information Days related to the 2026 Work Programme calls.
Below is a summary of the Information Days announced so far. Most events are available online, and pre-registration is usually required. The Information Days are streamed via the European Commission’s web platform. Registration links for each event are provided below (EU Login may be required).
The web-streaming link will be sent to registered participants two days before the event and will also be made available on the relevant event page.
Horizon Europe Information Day – Cluster 5: Climate, Energy and Mobility
Info event: 15 January 2026, 08:00 GMT
Call deadlines: 13/03/26, 14–15/04/26, 15/09/26, 18/10/26, 01/12/26
This event will focus on the twin green and digital transitions to achieve climate neutrality in Europe by 2050.
Ahead of the Info Day, the GREENET project – the network of Cluster 5 National Contact Points (NCPs) – will host an online networking and brokerage event for potential applicants on 14 January 2026. Participants seeking partners can present their organisations and project ideas during pitching sessions and dedicated bilateral meetings arranged by topic. More information can be found here.
Horizon Europe Information Days – Cluster 6: Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment
Info event: 22–23 January 2026, 08:00 GMT
Deadlines: 14/04/26, 15/04/26, 17/09/26
The aim of this event is to provide further information on funding opportunities within the Cluster 6 areas. On-site participation will also be available for registered participants, subject to availability (travel costs must be covered by the participant’s institution).
Ahead of the official Info Days, the CARE4BIO project, bringing together Cluster 6 National Contact Points (NCPs), will host a brokerage event for potential applicants on 21 January 2026 at the Borschette Centre in Brussels. The event offers networking and matchmaking opportunities to find partners with shared topic interests. More information can be found here.
Horizon Europe Information Days – Cluster 1: Health
Info event: 10 February 2026, 08:00 GMT
Deadlines: 16/04/26 (registration not yet announced)
The event aims to provide information on the 2026 topics of the forthcoming Work Programme 2026–2027.
An online Brokerage Event dedicated to consortium building for Cluster 1: Health will take place from 26–30 January 2026. More information can be found here.
Horizon Europe Research Infrastructures Information Day
Info event: 18 March 2026, 09:00 GMT
Deadlines: 16/06/26
This event is aimed at potential applicants to the 2026 calls of the Horizon Europe Research Infrastructures Work Programme 2026–2027.
Pre-recorded presentations will be made available on the event page prior to the event.
Horizon Europe Information Days – Cluster 2: Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society
Info event: 26 March 2026, 08:30 GMT
Deadlines: 23/09/26
The aim of this event is to provide information on the 2026 topics of the forthcoming Work Programme 2026–2027.
The online Community Platform, hosted by the network of National Contact Points for Cluster 2 through the Net4SocietyHE project, supports consortium building. Following registration and profile activation, participants can pre-arrange bilateral meetings using a user-friendly matchmaking tool.
If You Need Support
Planning to apply for Horizon Europe in 2026?
EU Project AB provides ad-hoc consulting services for organisations seeking external expertise. We recommend getting in touch well ahead of the call deadline to assess your chances of success and plan your proposal strategically.
The Horizon Europe programme is highly competitive. Whether you are preparing an application for the European Research Council or Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, coordinating a collaborative proposal, or are new to Horizon Europe, EU Project AB can provide support where institutional funding for external consultancy is available.
Before committing to any consulting services, we can discuss key aspects such as proposal readiness and likelihood of success, subject to full institutional support.
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