Horizon Europe 2027: €500M Boost for Innovation

The European Commission increases Horizon Europe's budget for 2027 to support advanced technologies, AI, and energy transition.

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The European Commission has announced a €500 million increase to the Horizon Europe budget for 2027, the program's final year in its current format before the new 2028-2034 European financial framework.

These additional funds will support projects in key areas such as advanced technologies, artificial intelligence, the energy transition, biodiversity, and the advancement of research findings into concrete, marketable applications.
Among the new initiatives is the cross-cutting call « Nature-Positive Economy and Society », with a budget of €237 million, aiming to balance economic competitiveness and innovation with biodiversity preservation. The « Bridging Actions 2027 », allocated €260 million, are designed to further connect research, innovation, and investment.
This decision comes as the European Union seeks to accelerate the development and adoption of critical technologies while strengthening its strategic autonomy. Since its launch in 2021, Horizon Europe has already mobilized over €61 billion in grants for nearly 23,000 projects across the continent.
ADI Nouvelle-Aquitaine, through its European Innovation team, offers support for preparing applications and responding to future European calls for projects. The agency assists in identifying funding opportunities, structuring projects, and engaging the right partners.
Based on information from the official source: ADI Nouvelle-Aquitaine (agence de développement et d'innovation) (12/10/2026)