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News article15 May 2024European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency1 min read

Horizon Europe EU Missions: over €230 million available under the Adaptation to Climate Change and Restore our oceans and water calls

In line with the Horizon Europe 2023-205 work programme, the European Commission has launched three new calls for proposals under the Adaptation to Climate Change and Restore our oceans and water by 20230 Horizon Europe Missions.

EU Mission calls 2024
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A total of EUR 233.7 million in EU funding is available under these calls with deadlines of 18 September 2024.

See the table below for more details about the calls, deadlines, and where to apply:

Call RefTopic (Number)Type of actionBudget available 
(€ million)
Deadline
HORIZON-MISS-2024-CLIMA-019HORIZON RIA; HORIZON IA; HORIZON CSA123.9718.09.2024
HORIZON-MISS-2024-OCEAN-015HORIZON CSA; HORIZON IA55.718.09.2024
HORIZON-MISS-2024-OCEAN-022HORIZON RIA; HORIZON CSA5418.09.2024
TOTAL16 233.67 

Background

Horizon Europe is the EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation with a total budget of €95.5 billion. EU Missions are a novelty of the Horizon Europe research and innovation programme for the years 2021-2027. They are a way to bring concrete solutions to some of our greatest challenges. They have ambitious goals and will deliver concrete results by 2030.

CINEA is managing and implementing three of the five missions under the Horizon Europe framework programme. These missions are Adaptation to Climate Change, Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030, and 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart cities by 2030.

How to apply?

All funding information and details on how to apply are on the Funding and Tenders portal.

The Online Manual is your guide on the procedures from proposal submission to managing your grant.

Horizon Europe Programme Guide contains the detailed guidance to the structure, budget and political priorities of Horizon Europe.

The Funding & Tenders Portal FAQ – find the answers to most frequently asked questions on submission of proposals, evaluation and grant management.

For specific questions related to Horizon Europe, please contact the Research Enquiry Service.

What are the requirements for applying?

The requirements for submitting a project proposal are detailed in the relevant documents published on the individual call pages.

The submitted proposals are evaluated by independent experts drawn from the European Commission's database of external evaluators. Applicants will receive the evaluation results at the latest five months after the submission deadline. Grant agreements will be signed with the successful applicants within eight months after the submission deadline.