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Ireland’s performance in Horizon Europe’s 2025 Civil Security for Society programme

Ireland’s performance in Horizon Europe’...

Sep 30, 2026

Cluster 3 Civil Security for Society

How did Ireland perform in the 2025 Horizon Europe Cluster 3 “Civil Security for Society” calls? Michael Murphy, NCP for Cluster 3, examines the latest funding results, highlights standout Irish successes, and considers why performance varied across different research destinations. The article offers practical advice for prospective applicants on improving their chances of success and looks ahead to the changing European funding landscape beyond 2027, including the proposed transition towards FP10 and the European Competitiveness Fund.

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Ireland Showcases Leadership in European Research Infrastructure at ESFRI Stakeholder Forum

Ireland Showcases Leadership in European...

Sep 30, 2026

Cluster 6 Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment

Ireland highlighted its growing leadership in European research infrastructure at the ESFRI Stakeholder Forum, showcasing the strength of Irish collaboration, innovation and international engagement. The event brought together key stakeholders from across Europe to discuss the future of research infrastructures and their role in addressing global challenges. Discover how Ireland is helping to shape the European research landscape, strengthen partnerships, and drive scientific excellence through strategic investment and participation in major research initiatives.

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Cluster 6 Update: Opportunities, Events and Strategic Developments for the Irish Research Community

Cluster 6 Update: Opportunities, Events ...

Sep 29, 2026

Cluster 6 Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment

This article provides an updated on the European Commissions status on Horizon Europe Missions and their overall impact on Europe’s ecosystem. Caroline Wynne, NCP for Cluster 6, Environment, also highlights upcoming funding opportunities, brokerage and networking events for Cluster 6 related calls. Read the article to find out more opportunities for Ireland’s environmental and sustainability research community.

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Horizon Europe Cluster 4 Industry Calls: Preparing for 2027 Opportunities

Horizon Europe Cluster 4 Industry Calls:...

Sep 2, 2026

Cluster 4 Digital, Industry and Space

The Horizon Europe Cluster 4 Industry programme is driving Europe’s green and digital industrial transformation. With 2027 calls approaching, the focus is on advanced materials, manufacturing, circularity, critical raw materials and Clean Industrial Deal objectives. This update outlines key funding opportunities, upcoming deadlines, proposal statistics and brokerage events that can help organisations position themselves for future European collaboration and success.

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In-Touch: Improving the Quality of Life of People with Dementia

In-Touch: Improving the Quality of Life ...

Sep 1, 2026

Cluster 1 Health

In-Touch project work shows the importance of in-person non-drug based centred palliative care for people living with dementia. The consortium includes 13 organisations across 10 European countries, two of which are Irish partners. The study aims to address the complex care needs of people with advanced dementia by testing their two-way approach across nursing homes in Europe, eight of which are located in Ireland. Find out more in this article.

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PHAROS – Restoring Marine Biodiversity and Ecosystems

PHAROS – Restoring Marine Biodiver...

Sep 1, 2026

Cluster 6 Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment

PHAROS is a €9.49M Horizon Europe project is exploring innovative ways to restore ocean health, including a demonstration in Bantry Bay which promotes integrated multi-trophic aquaculture as a nature-based solution for more sustainable aquaculture. Included in the PHAROS consortium are Irish partners, Bantry Marine Research Station, Munster Technological University and the International Consortium of Research Staff Associations. Read more here.

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PEGASUS launches to improve urban air mobility across Europe

PEGASUS launches to improve urban air mo...

Jul 9, 2026

Cluster 5 Climate, Energy and Mobility

PEGASUS, a new Horizon Europe project coordinated by Trinity College Dublin, has been awarded €4.83 million to help shape a sustainable, inclusive and trusted future for urban air mobility across Europe. Bringing together 18 organisations, the project will assess how drones and low-emission aircraft can support logistics, deliveries and essential services while reducing congestion and emissions. Through real-world demonstrations in Ireland, Portugal, Italy and Bulgaria, PEGASUS will develop a pioneering Societal Readiness Score to measure public acceptance, safety, noise, privacy, inclusivity and environmental impact, helping guide future policy and deployment decisions.

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New Multi-Million Euro Innovation Centre for Construction and Quarrying

New Multi-Million Euro Innovation Centre...

Jun 19, 2026

Cluster 4 Digital, Industry and Space

The new multi-million innovation centre located in Leitrim will provide companies access to space, technical expertise and equipment, giving them the opportunity to develop their ideas, build prototypes, and progress R&D projects. The new hub will be a valuable national asset for companies and individual designers in the construction, manufacturing and quarrying industries, strengthening Ireland’s competitive position in Europe and helping businesses stay ahead of the curve on product development and innovation. The facility will also support skills development in emerging technologies, foster collaboration between industry and researchers, and drive sustainable growth and regional enterprise development.

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Future Health Summit in Dublin 2026

Future Health Summit in Dublin 2026

Jun 11, 2026

Cluster 1 Health

In this article, Martha Cahill, National Contact Point for Horizon Europe Cluster 1: Health, reflects on her contribution to the Future Health Summit panel discussion, “Leading Through Partnership – Ireland’s Role in Advancing Patient Access and Innovation ahead of the EU Presidency.” She examines Europe’s evolving health and innovation landscape, from digital transformation and AI adoption to the European Health Data Space and future FP10 priorities, highlighting the opportunities for Ireland to strengthen patient access, drive innovation and shape the future of European healthcare through strategic collaboration.

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MBRYONICS – Rolling out the internet in space from the West of Ireland

MBRYONICS – Rolling out the intern...

Jun 10, 2026

European Innovation Council

Irish space technology company Mbryonics is scaling production of its groundbreaking StarCom optical communications system with support from the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator. The Horizon Europe-funded project received a €2.5 million grant and a €15 million equity investment recommendation to commercialise technology that enables ultra-high-speed, secure data transfer between satellites. Dubbed the “Internet in Space”, StarCom will support next-generation satellite networks while strengthening Europe’s position in deep-tech innovation. The investment is also driving advanced manufacturing in the west of Ireland, creating high-value jobs and supporting the growth of Ireland’s space sector

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