India and EU Conclude Negotiations for Horizon Europe Research Program Association
India and the European Union have successfully concluded negotiations for India's association with Horizon Europe, the EU's flagship research and innovation program. This program, which runs from 2021 to 2027 with a budget of 93.5 billion euros, aims to foster scientific excellence and innovation through international cooperation. The agreement will allow Indian researchers and organizations to receive funding directly from Horizon Europe and lead collaborative projects under its Pillar II, which focuses on global challenges and European industrial competitiveness. This pillar addresses societal and technological issues such as health, digital technology, industry, space, climate, energy, and bioeconomy. The formal agreement is expected to be signed in January, following the completion of necessary procedures by both sides. This development builds on existing EU-India scientific and technological cooperation, which has been in place since 2001 and renewed until 2030.
