A total of EUR 233.65 million in EU funding is available under these calls with deadlines on 24 September 2025.

See the table below for more details about the calls, deadlines, and where to apply:

Background

Horizon Europe is the EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation with a total budget of €95.5 billion. EU Missions are a novelty of the Horizon Europe research and innovation programme for the years 2021-2027. They are a way to bring concrete solutions to some of our greatest challenges. They have ambitious goals and will deliver concrete results by 2030.

CINEA is managing and implementing three of the five missions under the Horizon Europe framework programme. These missions are Adaptation to Climate Change, Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030, and 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart cities by 2030.

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.

Follow the online info days on 22 and 23 May for further details. 

• Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030 Mission, on 22 May from 13:00 to 15:00.
• Adaptation to Climate Change Mission, on 23 May from 14:00 to 16:00.

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.