Funding Calls under Pillar 2: Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness
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Clusters
Clusters represent a top-down approach through which the European Commission seeks to take forward the current societal challenges and industrial technologies, addressing EU and global policy challenges.
The below weblinks redirect to the EU Funding and Tenders Portal which lists open and forthcoming calls for the cluster in question. Available calls for each cluster are listed in the cluster's Work Programme:
1. HealthLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window
2023-24 Health Work ProgrammeLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window
2. Culture, Creativity and Inclusive SocietyLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window
3. Civil Security for SocietyLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window
4. Digital, Industry and SpaceLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window
5. Climate, Energy and MobilityLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window
6. Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and EnvironmentLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window
Pillar 2 calls are organised under six clusters - with a supporting area, 'JRC actions'- and crosscutting Missions, 'MISS' calls.
The pillar promotes interdisciplinary, cross-sectoral, cross-policy, cross-border and international cooperation. Each cluster contributes towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The calls under Pillar 2 also address Europe's competitiveness in technology, embracing challenges which require interdisciplinary solutions and activities spanning research to innovation.
Most calls for proposals under Pillar 2 are addressed through collaborative, multi-national/multi-partner Research and Innovation Actions (RIA) or Innovation Actions (IA), with either a one- or two-stage application process. There are also Coordination and Support Action (CSA) topics, with a single stage application process.
Missions
Mission calls- call ID beginning with prefix 'MISS'- are a novelty of Horizon Europe. They aim to deliver concrete results by 2030, in the process supporting Europe’s transformation into a greener, healthier, more inclusive and resilient continent.
There are five Missions and these are located in Pillar 2 and are also implemented through the above-mentioned six clusters. However, they are also expected to have close links with other programme areas under Pillar 1 ‘Excellent Science’ and Pillar 3 ‘Innovative Europe’.
Mission calls fund very large projects (usually exceeding 3 Mil Eur) expected to be implemented with diverse actors, from research institutions, to businesses, local/regional/national authorities and the civil sector and they are expected to bring concrete change on the ground at levels ranging from the local, regional, national and international.
1. Adaptation to Climate Change
2. Cancer
3. Restore our Oceans, Seas and Waters
4. Climate Neutral and Smart Cities
5. Soil Health and Food
View the 2023-24 Work Programme for the 5 MissionsLink opens in a new window
View the EU page on Missions in Horizon EuropeLink opens in a new window.