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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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Cluster 6 and the Mission to Restore Our Ocean and Waters by 2030

Cluster 6 and the Mission to Restore Our...

May 13, 2026

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

Ireland has surpassed €1.07bn in Horizon Europe funding, with €94.3m supporting marine and maritime research. This strong performance underpins efforts linked to the EU Mission to Restore Our Ocean and Waters and the emerging Ocean Pact. Key initiatives include innovative projects across energy, ecosystems, and sustainable materials, alongside preparations for the PHAROS Mega Event in May 2026. Together, these developments highlight Ireland’s leadership in marine research, collaboration, and innovation, positioning it as a key contributor to Europe’s green and digital transitions.

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Latest updates from Cluster 5: Climate, Energy and Mobility

Latest updates from Cluster 5: Climate, ...

May 13, 2026

Cluster 5 Climate, Energy and Mobility

Our May update highlights 2026 EU funding opportunities available under Cluster 5: Climate, Energy, and Mobility. The update covers Horizon Europe Cluster 5 calls on batteries, buildings, and wind energy, alongside the Clean Industrial Deal initiative. It also outlines LIFE CET funding, expert support for applicants, and the CETPartnership call. Key deadlines, Irish supports, and major events like the NEB Festival and European Sustainable Energy Week are included to guide prospective applicants.

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Updates in the 2026 Cluster 4: Digital

Updates in the 2026 Cluster 4: Digital

May 13, 2026

Cluster 4 Digital, Industry and Space

Cluster 4 under Horizon Europe supports digital, industry, and space research, with strong Irish participation across many projects. Strong interest in 2026 Digital calls led to hundreds of proposals, with results expected mid-2026. Some quantum topics have been moved to alternative programmes. Looking ahead, future calls will offer significant opportunities alongside national supports. The update also highlights developments in smart networks research, access to EU research facilities, and a range of upcoming events for collaboration and project development.

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