Specific programme implementing Horizon Europe framework programme for research and innovation 2028–2034
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What this bill does
In plain terms: what it changes and who it affects.
This proposal sets the detailed EU research and innovation funding programme for Horizon Europe from 2028 to 2034.
Who it affects
It affects researchers, universities, research organisations, start-ups, scale-ups, innovative SMEs, research infrastructures, technology infrastructures, and public bodies involved in EU research and innovation projects.
Core of the proposal
- Sets an indicative EUR 175.002 billion budget for the 2028–2034 Specific Programme.
- Continues ERC, MSCA, JRC, EIC, EU Missions, partnerships, infrastructures, and innovation ecosystem support.
- Requires European Partnerships to meet selection, governance, monitoring, and phase-out criteria.
- Funds research infrastructure costs up to 20% for critical new world-class capacities.
Key provisions
- Takes effect
- It enters into force twenty days after publication in the Official Journal and applies from 1 January 2028.
- Transitional law
- Existing actions under Decision (EU) 2021/764 continue under that Decision until closure; transition assistance costs may be funded.
Articles changed · 1 across 1 law
- Council Decision (EU) 2021/764 (32021D0764)
- entire act: repeals the entire decision with effect from 1 January 2028
Latest update
26 May 2026The most recent development in this bill's progress.
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Documents
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