# European Commission Horizon Europe funding increases

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-commission-horizon-europe-funding-increases
> Updated: 2026-10-05T09:19:18.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The European Commission has increased funding for the Horizon Europe research and innovation program. An initial announcement detailed a 500 million euro boost, bringing the total budget for the 2026-2027 period to approximately 14.8 billion euros.

This funding includes specific calls for proposals aimed at addressing critical challenges. Following the broader budget increase, the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation launched a dedicated 230 million euro call focused on nature and biodiversity research. This initiative covers ten research topics, including the impact of PFAS on ecosystems, the decline of invertebrates, and the biodiversity implications of clean and digital industries. The program also emphasizes ecosystem restoration through ‘living labs’ and efforts to combat wildlife trafficking and invasive species.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-05: European Commission launches €230m biodiversity research call

The European Commission has launched a €230 million Horizon Europe call to fund research and innovation focused on biodiversity, ecosystem restoration, and the impacts of chemicals like PFAS.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-commission-launches-230m-biodiversity-research-call

### 2026-09-30: European Commission boosts Horizon Europe funding by 500 million euros

The European Commission is adding 500 million euros to the Horizon Europe program for 2026-2027, targeting biodiversity, artificial intelligence, and workforce qualification.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-commission-boosts-horizon-europe-funding-by-500-million-euros

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