Since the opening of the EIC Accelerator funding on 9 April, over 2000 start-ups and SMEs submitted short applications on a continuous basis, and 801 of these progressed to submit a full application for funding for the 16 June cut-off of the EIC Accelerator scheme.
On 22 June, the first Horizon Europe calls for proposals have been launched on the EU Funding and Tenders Portal.
A number of topics in the Horizon Europe Calls for proposals 2021-2022 address key aspects of knowledge valorisation for society and the economy.
On 22 June, the Commission announced new calls to support researchers' training, skills and career development under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), the EU's flagship funding programme under Horizon Europe for doctoral education and postdoctoral training.
The selected research and innovation projects are expected to promote the sustainable and circular management of natural resources, reverse the decline of biodiversity, prevent and remove pollution, unlock the potential of bio-economy, and make the most of environmental observation while serving the EU’s climate objectives.