{"id":43503,"date":"2024-02-12T11:31:24","date_gmt":"2024-02-12T11:31:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=43503"},"modified":"2024-02-12T11:31:24","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T11:31:24","slug":"uk-eu-urge-british-researchers-to-apply-for-horizon-europe-funding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/uk-eu-urge-british-researchers-to-apply-for-horizon-europe-funding\/43503\/","title":{"rendered":"UK and EU officials urge British researchers to apply for Horizon Europe funding"},"content":{"rendered":"

UK and EU officials are urging British researchers to seize Horizon Europe funding at a joint event at the Royal Society.<\/h2>\n

European Commissioner for Research and Innovation Illiana Ivanova and UK Science and Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan are convening with leaders from various sectors today to advocate for UK innovators and researchers to capitalise on the opportunities presented by Horizon Europe funding.<\/p>\n

Horizon Europe stands as the world’s largest collaborative research programme, and the UK’s participation was secured through a bespoke deal last year.<\/a> This arrangement enhances benefits for UK scientists and offers value for money for UK taxpayers.<\/p>\n

At the event, Secretary Donelan and Commissioner Ivanova will emphasise the determination of both the UK and EU to ensure the success of the UK’s association with Horizon Europe.<\/p>\n

The event targets groups previously less engaged in Horizon, such as SMEs, businesses, and scientists across Europe who could profit from collaboration with UK researchers.<\/p>\n

Paving the way for UK innovation<\/h3>\n

Science, innovation, and technology are pivotal to the UK’s future, with the government prioritising economic growth and breakthroughs to enhance quality of life.<\/p>\n

The UK’s strong academic standing, with four of the top ten universities globally and a substantial number of Nobel Prize winners, underscores its potential for leadership in these fields.<\/p>\n

Seizing Horizon Europe funding<\/h3>\n

With Horizon Europe boasting a total worth of approximately \u00a380bn and the average grant standing at \u00a3450,000 for a UK business or researcher, the programme offers a significant opportunity for R&D ventures.<\/p>\n

It facilitates vital research across various domains, from health to the environment, while also fostering international collaboration, including with EU member states, New Zealand, Canada, and Israel.<\/p>\n

Horizon Europe is structured around three main pillars:<\/p>\n