Cluster 4 includes the Space destination, focused on open strategic autonomy in developing and using space-based infrastructure, services, applications, and data. The 2025 Cluster 4 work programme has been pre-published ahead of its mid‑May release. The Space destination budget totals approximately €266 million, allocated across HADEA and EUSPA calls and other actions.
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Cluster 6 (Marine) and Mission to Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030
Just past the midpoint of Horizon Europe, marine and maritime research continues to perform strongly in Ireland’s national results. Irish partners have now secured more than €76.5 million in funding for marine research and innovation across all pillars of the Framework Programme, highlighting sustained engagement and competitiveness in European research and collaboration initiatives.
Read MoreLatest updates from Cluster 5: Climate, Energy and Mobility
Philip Cheasty, National Contact Point for Horizon Europe Cluster 5 – Energy, Nuclear Fission and Fusion Energy, and the Climate-neutral and Smart Cities Mission, outlines the latest sustainable energy opportunities. He provides insights into forthcoming Horizon Europe and LIFE Clean Energy Transition calls for 2025, supporting innovation, decarbonisation, and collaboration across the European energy research landscape.
Read MoreHorizon Europe Cluster 4: Upcoming Opportunities in Digital, Industry and Space for 2025
The work programme for 2025 is nearly complete and will be pre-published at the end of April. Some of the preliminary areas for discussion in 2025 can be found below. Preliminary deadlines (TBC) for the industry topics will be 23rd of September for the single stage calls and 23rd September/14th April for the 2-stage calls.
Read MoreIndicators for the Future of European Innovation
It is a period of major transition in Brussels. The new Commission faces geopolitical instability, trade tensions, the war in Ukraine, increased defence needs, and declining European competitiveness, alongside pressures to advance green and digital transitions. These competing priorities complicate decisions on Europe’s future Research and Innovation agenda, particularly when shaping the successor to Horizon Europe and long-term strategic direction.
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