Research and innovation continue to be critical components of the EU’s goals to be more sustainable, competitive and resilient with an allocation of €14 billion to the final two years of Horizon Europe recently announced in the Work Programme for 2026 and 2027. Upcoming Cluster 6 calls will address challenges associated with ecosystem restoration, biodiversity preservation, sustainable use of natural resources, and other important areas.
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Europe’s Budget Pivot: Security, Competitiveness, and Ireland’s Strategic Choices
The European Commission’s proposal for the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028-2034 signals a profound shift in EU spending priorities. This shift is in reaction to the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia; the hybrid pressure campaign attributed to Russia such as drone incursions, GPS jamming, cable cuts, arson/sabotage at logistics hubs, and cyber operations; and doubts about US commitment to NATO.
Read MoreNavigating Europe’s Health Research Landscape: the essential newsletter for 2026 and beyond
Europe is rapidly expanding investment in health research and innovation, creating major opportunities across Horizon Europe, IHI, the EIC and EU Missions. To help Ireland’s research community stay ahead, our health research funding newsletter offers a clear, structured overview of upcoming EU funding calls, key dates, events and collaboration resources—going far beyond a simple listing
Read MoreHorizon Europe Cluster 5: Funding Calls, Deadlines, and Strategic Opportunities for 2026–2027
Philip Cheasty, National Contact Point (NCP) for Horizon Europe Cluster 5 – Energy outlines the latest Horizon Europe Cluster 5 Energy updates, including current calls with early 2026 deadlines, a preview of the €2bn 2026–2027 Work Programme, and new opportunities for SMEs and sustainable innovation through cascade funding and the New European Bauhaus initiative.
Read MoreCluster 6 and the Mission to Restore Our Ocean and Waters by 2030
The NCP network has been busy preparing for the launch of the 2026 calls and highlighting future opportunities under the 2027 work programmes. An analysis undertaken of the upcoming calls with links to marine and maritime related research and innovation shows that there is approximately €1.55Bn available in the last part of the Framework Programme for SMEs, industry and academic researchers.
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