Horizon Europe framework programme for research and innovation 2028–2034
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Last active 08 Jun 2026
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What this bill does
In plain terms: what it changes and who it affects.
This proposal funds and governs the EU research and innovation programme for 2028–2034, with simpler rules and stronger support from science to market.
Who it affects
It affects researchers, universities, research organisations, startups, SMEs, larger companies, public procurers, and innovation ecosystems seeking EU research and innovation support.
Core of the proposal
- Creates a EUR 175.002 billion Horizon Europe budget for 2028–2034.
- Structures funding around excellent science, competitiveness and society, innovation, and the European Research Area.
- Makes lump sums and simplified personnel costs central, with a seven-month maximum time to grant.
- Sets participation, eligibility, ownership, access, dissemination, and valorisation rules for funded actions.
Key provisions
- Takes effect
- It enters into force twentieth day after Official Journal publication and applies from 1 January 2028.
- Transitional law
- Existing actions under Regulation (EU) 2021/695 continue under that regulation until closure, with transition assistance costs covered.
Articles changed · 2 across 1 law
- Regulation (EU) 2021/695 (32021R0695)
- entire act: repeals the entire regulation from 1 January 2028
- art. 37: new Mutual Insurance Mechanism replaces and succeeds the mechanism set up under Article 37
Latest update
14 Jun 2026The most recent development in this bill's progress.
Horizon Europe 2028–2034 proposal moves from Council to European Parliament first reading
1st reading – Council of the EU → 1st reading – European Parliament
The file is now at Parliament first reading, so legislative scrutiny is shifting from Council to the Parliament.
- Why now: The bill’s recorded status changed from Council first reading to European Parliament first reading.
- No new events or documents are recorded.
- The proposal covers Horizon Europe for 2028–2034.
- It would also repeal Regulation (EU) 2021/695.
Documents
1 recentSourcesOEILEUR-LexEU Law Tracker