{"id":34289,"date":"2023-04-11T08:31:36","date_gmt":"2023-04-11T08:31:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.qbc.gr\/?p=34289"},"modified":"2023-04-11T10:12:28","modified_gmt":"2023-04-11T10:12:28","slug":"horizon-europe-2021-2027-program-framework-of-the-eu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.qbc.gr\/en\/horizon-europe-2021-2027-program-framework-of-the-eu\/","title":{"rendered":"Horizon Europe (2021 \u2013 2027) Program \u2013 Framework of the EU"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">\u03a0\u03b5\u03c1\u03b9\u03b5\u03c7\u03cc\u03bc\u03b5\u03bd\u03b1 \u0386\u03c1\u03b8\u03c1\u03bf\u03c5<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ad929bcdd2bf\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span 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href=\"https:\/\/staging.qbc.gr\/en\/horizon-europe-2021-2027-program-framework-of-the-eu\/#Euratom_%E2%80%93_Supplementary_Program\" >Euratom \u2013 Supplementary Program<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/staging.qbc.gr\/en\/horizon-europe-2021-2027-program-framework-of-the-eu\/#Who_can_apply_for_Horizon_Europe_funding\" >Who can apply for Horizon Europe funding?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/staging.qbc.gr\/en\/horizon-europe-2021-2027-program-framework-of-the-eu\/#h%CE%BFrizon_Europe_deadlines\" >h\u03bfrizon Europe deadlines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/staging.qbc.gr\/en\/horizon-europe-2021-2027-program-framework-of-the-eu\/#How_can_QBC_help_you\" >How can QBC help you?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Horizon_Europe_Program\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #d4663e; font-size: 16pt;\"><strong><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-34313 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.qbc.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Horizon-Europe-2021-\u2013-2027-Program-\u2013-Framework-of-the-EU.png\" alt=\"Horizon Europe (2021 \u2013 2027) Program \u2013 Framework of the EU\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.qbc.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Horizon-Europe-2021-\u2013-2027-Program-\u2013-Framework-of-the-EU.png 1200w, https:\/\/staging.qbc.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Horizon-Europe-2021-\u2013-2027-Program-\u2013-Framework-of-the-EU-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.qbc.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Horizon-Europe-2021-\u2013-2027-Program-\u2013-Framework-of-the-EU-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/staging.qbc.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Horizon-Europe-2021-\u2013-2027-Program-\u2013-Framework-of-the-EU-150x79.png 150w, https:\/\/staging.qbc.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Horizon-Europe-2021-\u2013-2027-Program-\u2013-Framework-of-the-EU-768x403.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>What is the Horizon Europe Program?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Horizon Europe is the 9th consecutive framework program of the European Union (EU) for research and innovation for the period 2021 \u2013 2027 and the successor of the 8th framework program Horizon 2020 (2014 \u2013 2020). The total budget of the program amounts to 95.5 billion euros.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Horizon Europe is the EU&#8217;s largest framework program that aims to strengthen research and innovation as a means of tackling the effects of climate change, reversing the destruction of ecosystems, and transitioning to a more sustainable economy and society, digitally, circularly, climate neutral and inclusive. In addition, it contributes to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and enhances the EU&#8217;s competitiveness and growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The program facilitates cooperation and enhances the impact of research and innovation in the development, support and implementation of EU policies while addressing global challenges. It supports the creation and better dissemination of excellent knowledge and technologies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Horizon Europe creates jobs, makes full use of the EU&#8217;s talent pool, stimulates economic growth, promotes industrial competitiveness, and optimizes the impact of investments in a strengthened European Research Area (ERA).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #005550; font-size: 14pt;\">Legal entities from the EU and associated countries can participate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;34308&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;32837&#8243; alignment=&#8221;right&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text]Article to read:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.qbc.gr\/en\/debra-directive-eu-tax-incentives-for-equite-financing\/\"><span style=\"color: #005550;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>DEBRA Directive EU &#8211; Tax Incentives for Equity Financing<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_Elements_in_the_Horizon_Europe_Program\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #d4663e; font-size: 16pt;\"><strong>New Elements in the Horizon Europe Program<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The Horizon Europe program differs from the previous Horizon 2020 program in several ways. The most obvious changes are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #005550;\"><strong>European Innovation Council<\/strong><\/span>: Support for breakthrough and disruptive innovations with scaling potential that pose too much risk for private investors (70% of the budget earmarked for SMEs).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #005550;\"><strong>EU missions<\/strong><\/span>: Interdisciplinary portfolio of actions to better connect the EU research and innovation sector with the needs of society and citizens \u2013 strong visibility and strong impact.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #005550;\"><strong>New approach to European partnerships<\/strong><\/span>: New generation of targeted and more ambitious partnerships in support of agreed EU policy objectives.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #005550;\"><strong>International collaboration<\/strong><\/span>: Tackling global societal challenges together; access to the world&#8217;s most valuable talent, expertise, and resources; enhanced supply and demand of innovative solutions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #005550;\"><strong>Open science<\/strong><\/span>: Integrating open science practices to improve the quality and efficiency of R&amp;D and to actively engage society.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Objectives_of_Horizon_Europe\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #d4663e; font-size: 16pt;\"><strong>Objectives of Horizon Europe<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">1<sup>st <\/sup>objective &#8211; contributing to strengthening the EU&#8217;s science and technology base, reshaping the European Research Area and improving the EU&#8217;s capacity to innovate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">2<sup>nd<\/sup> objective &#8211; seeking to link research and innovation with six key European priorities, related to tackling climate change, the digital transformation of societies and the economy, the well-being and security of citizens, as well as the protection of European democracy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;34306&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;32837&#8243; alignment=&#8221;right&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text]Article to read:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.qbc.gr\/en\/shell-companies-in-the-eu-fighting-tax-evasion\/\"><span style=\"color: #005550;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>Shell Companies in the EU &#8211; Fighting Tax Evasion<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Horizon Europe legislation defines <span style=\"color: #005550;\"><strong>three types of impact<\/strong>:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><u>Scientific impact:<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Production of high-quality new knowledge<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Strengthening human capital in Research and Innovation (R&amp;D)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Promotion of knowledge dissemination and open science<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><u>Social Impact:<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Addressing EU policy priorities and addressing global challenges through R&amp;D<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Creating benefits and impact through R&amp;D missions<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Strengthening the utilization of R&amp;D in society<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><u>Economic impact:<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Creating growth based on innovation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Creating more and better jobs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Leveraging investments in R&amp;D<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;34303&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Horizon_Europe_%E2%80%93_Pillars\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #d4663e; font-size: 16pt;\"><strong>Horizon Europe \u2013 Pillars<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Pillar I: Science of Excellence<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Pillar II: Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Pillar III: Innovative Europe<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Horizontal focus: Broadening participation and strengthening the European Research Area<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Horizon Europe \u2013 Total Budget: \u20ac95.5 billion* (2021-2027)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">*incl. \u20ac5.4 billion from Next Generation Europe (NGEU) the EU program for recovery from the COVID-19 crisis<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PILLAR_I_%E2%80%93_SCIENCE_OF_EXCELLENCE\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #d4663e; font-size: 16pt;\"><strong>PILLAR I \u2013 SCIENCE OF EXCELLENCE<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><u>Objective<\/u>: to strengthen and expand the excellence of the scientific base of the Union<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Total Budget: 25 billion euros<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><u>It includes three categories of actions:<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #005550;\"><strong>European Research Council<\/strong><\/span>: funding cutting-edge research generated by the best researchers and their teams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Budget: 16 billion euros<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #005550;\"><strong>Marie Sk\u0142odowska-Curie actions<\/strong><\/span>: funding for researchers to acquire new knowledge and skills through mobility and training.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Budget: 6.6 billion euros<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #005550;\"><strong>Research infrastructures<\/strong><\/span>: funding integrated and interconnected world-class research infrastructures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Budget: 2.4 billion euros<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;32837&#8243; alignment=&#8221;right&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text]Article to read:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.qbc.gr\/en\/tax-incentives-for-patent-development\/\"><span style=\"color: #005550;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>Tax Incentives for Patent Development<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PILLAR_II_%E2%80%93_GLOBAL_CHALLENGES_AND_EUROPEAN_INDUSTRIAL_COMPETITIVENESS\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #d4663e; font-size: 16pt;\"><strong>PILLAR II \u2013 GLOBAL CHALLENGES AND EUROPEAN INDUSTRIAL COMPETITIVENESS<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><u>Objective<\/u>: to promote key technologies and solutions that support EU policies and sustainable development goals to address societal challenges (climate change, clean energy for health and digital technology)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Total Budget: 53.5 billion euros<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">It includes 6 thematic groups and the Joint Research Center:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #005550; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Health<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Budget: \u20ac8.246 billion*<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"2\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #005550; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong> Culture, creativity and inclusive societies<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Budget: 2.280 billion euros<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"3\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #005550; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong> Civil protection for society<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Budget: 1.596 billion euros<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"4\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #005550; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong> Digital technologies, industry and space<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Budget: \u20ac15.349 billion*<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #005550; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong> Climate, energy, and mobility<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Budget: \u20ac15.123 billion*<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"6\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #005550; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong> Food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture, and environment<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Budget: 8.952 billion euros<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">*incl. \u20ac1.35 billion from the NGEU.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #005550;\"><strong>Joint Research Center (JRC) \u2013 Non-nuclear direct actions<\/strong><\/span>: internal service of the European Commission that supports European policy-making by providing, both at European and national level, independent scientific evidence and technical support throughout the policy cycle.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Budget: 1.970 billion euros<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EU_Missions\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #d4663e; font-size: 16pt;\"><strong>EU Missions<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">This pillar also sets out, through certain missions, a multidisciplinary portfolio of actions to achieve bold, inspiring and measurable goals that are a source of inspiration, within a defined time frame.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><u>Objective<\/u>: to better connect the EU research and innovation sector with the needs of society and citizens<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">5 main mission areas are included:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Adaptation to climate change including social transformation: accelerating the transition to a climate resilient and just Europe.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Cancer: fight cancer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Healthy oceans, seas, coastal and inland waters: restoring oceans and waters.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Climate-neutral and smart cities: 100 climate-neutral cities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Soil health and food: caring for soils.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;34311&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PILLAR_III_%E2%80%93_INNOVATIVE_EUROPE\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #d4663e; font-size: 16pt;\"><strong>PILLAR III \u2013 INNOVATIVE EUROPE<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><u>Objective<\/u>: to promote breakthrough innovations that create markets, and ecosystems that favor innovation<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><u>Total Budget<\/u>: 13.6 billion euros<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">It includes the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">European Innovation Council (EIC): focus on market-creating innovation and SME development*<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">European innovation ecosystems: connecting with regional and national innovation actors*<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT): bringing together the key actors (research, education, and business) around a common goal to\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">promote innovation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Budget: around 3 billion euros<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">*Budget: \u20ac10.6 billion, including up to \u20ac527 million for ecosystems (including parts of the NGEU \u2013 Recovery Fund specific to the EES).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HORIZONTAL_FOCUS_%E2%80%93_WIDENING_PARTICIPATION_AND_STRENGTHENING_THE_EUROPEAN_RESEARCH_AREA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #d4663e; font-size: 16pt;\"><strong>HORIZONTAL FOCUS \u2013 WIDENING PARTICIPATION AND STRENGTHENING THE EUROPEAN RESEARCH AREA<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The horizontal set of interventions concerns the broadening of participation and the strengthening of the European Research Area by supporting the entire &#8220;Horizon Europe&#8221; program. These actions will strengthen efforts to put all parts of the EU on the map of research excellence and will especially help low-performing Member States in R&amp;D to better participate in Horizon Europe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Total Budget: 3.4 billion euros<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">It includes <span style=\"color: #005550;\"><strong>2 components<\/strong><\/span>:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Widening participation and spreading excellence<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Group cooperation, twinning, HEX seats<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Promotion of activities of the national contact points, pre-proposal checks and advice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;Brain Circulation&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Excellence initiatives<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Possibility of participation of entities from enlargement countries in already selected collaborative R&amp;D actions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Recognition of participation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Matching services<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Budget: 2.96 billion euros<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Reform and improvement of the European R&amp;D system<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Strengthening the evidence base for R&amp;D policy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Support to the policymakers for the development of HEX.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Support national R&amp;D policy reforms, including the policy support mechanism.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Attractive careers for researchers and links to higher education.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Open science, citizen science and science communication.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Gender equality.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Ethics and integrity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Support for international cooperation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Scientific assistance to other policies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Support the implementation of the program.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Support of national contact points.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Support dissemination and exploitation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Budget: 0.44 billion euros<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;32837&#8243; alignment=&#8221;right&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text]Article to read:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.qbc.gr\/en\/accounting-outsourcing-and-supervision-why-are-they-the-new-norm\/\"><span style=\"color: #005550;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>Accounting Outsourcing &amp; Supervision Services &#8211; Why are they the new norm?<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Partnerships\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #d4663e; font-size: 16pt;\"><strong>Partnerships<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The &#8220;Horizon Europe&#8221; program supports European partnerships, where the European Union together with public and private sector partners commit to jointly support the development and implementation of a program of research and innovation activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">European partnerships are divided into three categories:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Joint Programming Partnerships: implemented on the basis of memoranda of understanding \/ contractual arrangements; independent of partners and Horizon Europe<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Co-financed Partnerships: implemented based on a joint program agreed and carried out by the partners; commitment of partners for financial and in-kind contributions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Institutional Partnerships: these are research and innovation partnerships between the Union, EU Member States and\/or industry. They are implemented since Articles 185\/187 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) and the legal acts of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) for the period 2021-2027.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">There are 49 prospective European Horizon Europe partnerships covering Pillar II &#8211; Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness and Pillar III &#8211; Innovative Europe.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Euratom_%E2%80%93_Supplementary_Program\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #d4663e; font-size: 16pt;\"><strong>Euratom \u2013 Supplementary Program<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The Euratom Research and Training Program (2021 \u2013 2025) is a complementary funding program of Horizon Europe, which covers nuclear research and innovation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><u>Objective<\/u>: research and training activities to reduce risks related to nuclear safety and protection, the development of safe nuclear technologies and best radiation protection methods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Total Budget: 1.981 billion euros<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The program includes three actions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Fusion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Joint Research Center<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Split<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_can_apply_for_Horizon_Europe_funding\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #d4663e; font-size: 16pt;\"><strong>Who can apply for Horizon Europe funding?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The program is open to all types of organizations from EU member states and associated countries. From start-ups, SMEs, universities, and research organizations to large corporations. The EU sets the bar high as only the most innovative projects receive funding. In addition, many &#8220;invitations&#8221; require the cooperation of at least three parties from three different countries.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"h%CE%BFrizon_Europe_deadlines\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #d4663e; font-size: 16pt;\"><strong>h\u03bfrizon Europe deadlines<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Deadlines in the Horizon Europe program differ between pillars and sub-programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_QBC_help_you\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #d4663e; font-size: 16pt;\">How can QBC help you?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"tw-container\" data-cp=\"1\" data-is-ver=\"false\" data-nnttsvi=\"1\" data-sbsl=\"ru,uk\" data-ssbp=\"false\" data-sugg-time=\"500\" 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