Horizon 2020 - European Commission

Horizon 2020 video - General overview
Find out more about Horizon 2020 in this three minute animation clip which will give you a general overview of the programme specifics.
Horizon 2020 video - How to apply?
This short video animation will guide you through the first steps you will need to take to apply to Horizon 2020.
EU research shows need for action now on climate change
The EU-funded AMPERE project has analysed various projected scenarios on climate change and its effects on society and found that taking action sooner rather than later reduces the costs of mitigation.
EU research turning food waste into feed
Global demand for food is expected to increase by 70% by 2050, while a steep increase in biomass use will also put pressure on agriculture. Feeding the world without damaging the environment is the focus of World Food Day 2014 – and the goal of several EU-funded research projects.

Latest news and events

ERC backs additional 47 top researchers in 2014 Starting Grant call

Published on: 03/03/2015

In addition to 328 early-career scientists awarded ERC Starting Grants in December, the European Research Council today announces another 47 winners as part of this 2014 call. They will receive funding, worth up to €2 million per project, to build their own research teams and pursue their best ideas at the frontiers of knowledge. Read more

EU research efforts at front line of fight against Ebola

Published on: 02/03/2015

The European Union has been active in the response to the Ebola emergency from the start. Ahead of the high-level conference on Ebola taking place in Brussels on 3 March, the European Commission has published a state of play of its actions. The EU's total financial contribution to fight the epidemic is over €1.2 billion. Read more

Horizon2020: New Commission, New Agenda

Event date: 24/03/2015

Brussels

One year after the launch of the Horizon 2020 programme, Science|Business will bring together applicants, project holders, industry executives and key policy makers to take stock of the programme and discuss the most important challenges for Europe to solve over the next 20 years.

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