Horizon Europe
Horizon Europe is the biggest EU Research and Innovation programme ever with over €90 billion of funding available over 7 years (2021 to 2027). The goal is to ensure Europe produces world-class science, removes barriers to innovation and makes it easier for the public and private sectors to work together in delivering innovation. By coupling research and innovation, Horizon Europe is helping to achieve this with its emphasis on excellent science, industrial leadership and tackling societal challenges.
Following the UK’s departure from the EU, it was decided that the UK would associate to the Horizon Europe programme, subject to the formalisation of agreements. On 4 December 2023, the UK and EU signed the bespoke new agreement at an EU-UK Specialised Committee for participation in Union Programmes (SCPUP) finalising the UK’s association to Horizon Europe and Copernicus programmes.
Find out more in the UK Government’s explainer of the UK’s participation in Horizon Europe.
Horizon Europe NI provide support for all potential applicants from Northern Ireland who are interested in exploring and engaging with Horizon Europe. The Northern Ireland Contact Points (NICPs) for Horizon Europe is a free resource for those interested in applying for Horizon Europe funding.
Erasmus+
Erasmus+ is the EU programme for education, training, youth and sport. Erasmus+ runs with organisations invited to apply for funding each year to undertake creative and worthwhile activities. Erasmus+ aims to modernise education, training and youth work across Europe. It offers opportunities for participants to then study, work, volunteer, teach and train abroad in Europe.
European Territorial Cooperation (ETC)
Northern Ireland receives specific support from ETC funds.
PEACE PLUS Programme 2021-2027
The PEACE PLUS Programme (The EU Programme for Peace and Reconciliation) is a unique ETC programme aimed at reinforcing progress towards a peaceful and stable society in Northern Ireland and the Border Region of Ireland. The PEACE PLUS Programme is managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).