European Commission announces multiple funding calls via Horizon Europe

The European Commission has launched several funding initiatives under the Horizon Europe and European Defence Fund programs to drive innovation across strategic sectors.

In the industrial and environmental sectors, €52.5 million is allocated to decarbonize process industries using renewable energies, aiming for at least a 20% reduction in CO2 emissions. Additionally, €36 million is dedicated to developing advanced materials to reduce European dependence on critical raw materials, and €16 million is earmarked for textile circularity to support renewable fibers and sustainable chemical processing.

In the realm of security, the European Defence Fund is providing €13.5 million to mature collaborative defense projects for the 2028-2034 period. Separately, negotiations are underway regarding the Erasmus+ program budget for 2028-2034, with proposals ranging from €40.8 billion to €47.38 billion to support education, youth, and sports mobility.