The European Commission has released the Horizon Europe work programme 2025-2027– the EU’s flagship funding scheme for research and innovation. Notably, the Health cluster features prominently in this year’s programme. Within this cluster, projects focused on health, care innovation and medical technology are actively supported. For 2025, a substantial budget of € 480 million has been allocated to this area.
What does this mean for you?
Horizon Europe offers a diverse range of funding opportunities for organisations operating in the healthcare sector, including universities, research institutions, medtech start-ups, and biotech companies. This scheme provides an opportunity to invest in research, product development, and market entry, supported by EU funding. However, submitting a successful application requires a well-thought-out strategy and a thoroughly prepared proposal. Several submission deadlines are scheduled for September 2025. Given the competitive nature of the programme, a complete and high-quality application is essential.
What themes are included in the Horizon Europe work programme (2025–2027)?
This new work programme marks the beginning of the next strategic phase of Horizon Europe, where addressing societal challenges goes hand in hand with technological advancement. Key themes within the Horizon Europe Health cluster include:
- Integration of generative AI into healthcare practices
- Use of multimodal data in biomedical research
- Development of smart medical technologies for diagnosis and treatment
- Acceleration of CE marking and regulatory processes through digital tools
- Focus on mental health, health impacts of climate change, and ageing populations
- Pandemic preparedness, supported by HERA
- Opportunities for collaboration with other EU initiatives such as Digital Europe, EU4Health and EIT Health
The European Commission is placing a strong emphasis on digitalisation, innovation, and strengthening a resilient healthcare ecosystem, while also embedding priorities such as health equity, sustainability and public engagement.
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