Horizon Europe Widening Participation and Strengthening the European Research Area Calls

Horizon Europe Widening Participation and Strengthening the European Research Area Calls is sponsored by European Commission. Funding opportunities aimed at enhancing research capabilities and collaboration across Europe.

Horizon Europe: Widening participation and spreading excellence - European Research Executive Agency Horizon Europe: Widening participation and spreading excellence Play carousel Pause carousel WIDERA Work Programme 2026-2027 Watch info day recordings Horizon Europe is boosting R&I in emerging regions Get funding news directly in your mailbox Under Horizon Europe, the European Commission funds research and innovation projects to strengthen research and innovation across Europe.

The 'Widening participation and spreading excellence' sub-programme contributes to building research and innovation capacity for countries lagging behind, in line with the policy objectives of the European Research Area .

This call closed on 10 April 2025 This call closed on 9 April 2026 European Excellence Initiative This call closed on 20 November 2025 This call closed on 28 September 2023 Dissemination and Exploitation Support Facility This call closed on 28 September 2023 Submit your proposal by 24 September 2026 Submit your proposal by 4 March 2027 This call closed on 7 March 2024 This call closed on 9 September 2026 This call closed on 26 September 2024 Submit your proposal by 24 September 2026 Research Management Facility Submit your proposal by 24 September 2026 Information on how to compose your project team and find partners Overview of the application process and what types of projects can be funded Resources and contact points to help you prepare your proposal How to build a successful consortium Tips to help you find partners when applying for Horizon Europe funding What you should comply with when applying for funding and implementing your project Gender in EU research and innovation What to comply with when applying for funding and implementing your project Free-of-charge proposal pre-screening Free-of-charge proposal pre-screening for eligible applicants from Widening countries How to manage your project 10 tips to manage your project Comply with the conditions defined in your grant agreement Tips and requirements on communicating your project Dissemination and exploitation Advice and resources on how to disseminate and exploit your project results Free-of-charge service dedicated to beneficiaries in Widening countries to maximise the impact of your research Guidelines on the contractual management of your project and reporting 10 steps to reach and inform policymakers How to effectively inform policymakers of your findings and maximise your policy impact Research and Artificial Intelligence European Research Area Platform Advance your skills with these 10 online courses EU-funded research offers free ways for you to learn new skills and expand your knowledge.

Check out our list of online resources below to get you started. Sun, salt, sand: how Malta became a testing ground for solar power Researchers are using Malta’s harsh weather conditions to test solar panels on the ground, train technicians and develop tools that could help keep panels running longer across Europe.

Inside the Blue Book traineeship at REA: a real experience in science and innovation How does a Blue Book Traineeship at the European Research Executive Agency look like? Meet Barbora, Federica, Ines and Milan, four of our current trainees that gained hands-on experience in EU research and innovation.

EU-Georgia collaboration is a win-win for AI research and innovation The EU-funded GAIN project helped provide Georgia with a wealth of experience and deep technology by working together with some of Europe’s leading research institutions.

29 Sep 2026 Training and workshops Setting the standard: accelerating market uptake 01 Oct 2026 Conferences and summits Science, research and innovation performance of the EU 2026 14-17 Oct-Nov 2026 Conferences and summits European AI Innovation Month 21 Oct 2026 Training and workshops Booster Info Session: free guidance for EU-funded research results European Research Executive Agency Disseminating and exploiting results Disseminating and exploiting results - A starter kit for EU-funded research and innovation projects European Research Executive Agency European Research Executive Agency Sharing scientific evidence with policymakers Guide on writing policy briefs for impact European Research Executive Agency Sharing scientific evidence with policymakers A starter kit for EU funded research & innovation (R&I) projects European Research Executive Agency EU Mission on Cancer: 'Widening Participation and Spreading Excellence' programme contributing to the Mission EU Mission on Cancer: 'Widening Participation and Spreading Excellence' programme contributing to the Mission European Research Executive Agency EU Mission on Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities: 'Widening Participation and Spreading Excellence' programme contributing to the Mission EU Mission on Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities: 'Widening Participation and Spreading Excellence' programme contributing to the Mission Contribution to the EU Missions EU Mission: Adaptation to Climate Change EU Mission: Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities EU Mission: A Soil Deal for Europe EU Mission: Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030