Horizon Europe is the EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation with a budget of €95.5 billion. It is the 9th EU Research and Innovation Framework Programme that will run from 2021-2027.The programme tackles climate change, helps to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and boosts the EU’s competitiveness and growth.Horizon Europe facilitates collaboration and strengthens the impact of research and innovation in developing, supporting and implementing EU policies while tackling global challenges. It supports creating and better dispersing of excellent knowledge and technologies.It creates jobs, fully engages the EU’s talent pool, boosts economic growth, promotes industrial competitiveness and optimises investment impact within a strengthened European Research Area.You may also be interested inNews24 July 2025What's in the EU budget for digital skills? Commission proposes close to €2 trillion in 2028-2034 MFF, boosting funding for digital capacity The European Commission unveiled its proposal for the next long-term budget of the EU: the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), covering the period from 2028 - 2034 on 16 July 2025. From doubling Horizon Europe's budget, to boosting funding via EFS+, and the kick-off a new EU Competitiveness Fund, see what the new budget holds for digital skills in the next decade. BeneficiariesLegal entities from the EU and associated countries.Financing conditionsEligibility criteria may vary depending on the open call. Additional informationWebsite linkHorizon Europe ProgrammeIndustry - field of education and trainingGeneric programmes and qualifications not further definedTarget audienceDigital skills for the labour force.Digital skills for ICT professionals and other digital experts.Geographic scope - CountryAustriaBelgiumBulgariaCyprusRomaniaSloveniaCroatiaCzech republicDenmarkEstoniaFinlandFranceGermanyGreeceHungaryItalyIrelandMaltaLatviaLithuaniaLuxembourgNetherlandsPortugalPolandSwedenSpainSlovakiaShow moreShow lessGeographical sphereEU institutional initiativeTarget groupHigh AchieversPersons with 0-3 years work experiencePersons who have completed tertiary education (EQF 8)Persons with 3-10 years work experiencePersons with 10+ years work experienceLog in to comment
News24 July 2025What's in the EU budget for digital skills? Commission proposes close to €2 trillion in 2028-2034 MFF, boosting funding for digital capacity The European Commission unveiled its proposal for the next long-term budget of the EU: the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), covering the period from 2028 - 2034 on 16 July 2025. From doubling Horizon Europe's budget, to boosting funding via EFS+, and the kick-off a new EU Competitiveness Fund, see what the new budget holds for digital skills in the next decade.
