A total of EUR 53 million in EU funding is available under these calls with deadlines on 4 September 2025.
See the table below for more details about the calls, deadlines, and where to apply:
Background
Horizon Europe is the EU’s flagship research and innovation programme of the EU for the period 2021-2027, with a total budget of €95.5 billion. A key feature of the programme is the introduction of EU Missions – an innovative approach to tackle some of the most pressing societal challenges through concrete solutions.
- Mission on Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities: aims to support 100 cities in becoming climate-neutral and smart by 2030, serving as hubs for experimentation and innovation to help all European cities achieve the same goal by 2050.
- Mission on Cancer: seeks to improve the lives of over 3 million people by 2030 through prevention, improved treatment, and enhanced quality of life for those affected by cancer, including their families.
The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) is responsible for managing and implementing three of the five EU Missions:
How to apply?
All funding information and details on how to apply are on the Funding and Tenders portal.
The Horizon Europe 2025 Work Programme sets out funding opportunities under the EU Missions.
The Online Manual is your guide on the procedures from proposal submission to managing your grant.
Horizon Europe Programme Guide contains the detailed guidance to the structure, budget and political priorities of Horizon Europe.
The Funding & Tenders Portal FAQ – find the answers to most frequently asked questions on submission of proposals, evaluation and grant management.
For specific questions related to Horizon Europe, please contact the Research Enquiry Service.
Check out the event page of the online EU Missions info days on 22 and 23 May for further details.
What are the requirements for applying?
The requirements for submitting a project proposal are detailed in the relevant documents published on the individual call pages.
The submitted proposals are evaluated by independent experts drawn from the European Commission’s database of external evaluators. Applicants will receive the evaluation results at the latest five months after the submission deadline. Grant agreements will be signed with the successful applicants within eight months after the submission deadline.
