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HORIZON-BRIDGING Skills for innovative SMEs is a Horizon Europe Bridging Actions Coordination and Support Action funding a single consortium (indicative budget ~€30,000,000) to establish an Enterprise Europe Network‑delivered SME support scheme and implement Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP) as lump‑sum grants. Eligible applicants are Enterprise Europe Network beneficiary entities designated under SMP-COSME-2024-EEN and eligible third parties are innovative SMEs that can demonstrate national skill shortages; FSTP awards (typically up to €300,000 per SME unless justified) must fund competitive salaries and relocation and related costs for PhD-level researchers for 12–24 months. The call uses a HORIZON Lump Sum Grant model (HORIZON-AG-LS), opens 01/12/2026 and has a single-stage deadline on 03/03/2027 at 17:00 Brussels time.
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What it funds:set up and run an SME support scheme (through the Enterprise Europe Network) delivering transnational skills-matching, recruitment support and innovation management services to innovative SMEs, and providing financial support to third parties (FSTP) as lump-sum grants to SMEs to recruit PhD-level researchers and cover salary, relocation and related costs.
Who can apply:Only entities that are beneficiaries in the Enterprise Europe Network as a result of the call SMP-COSME-2024-EEN (the selected consortium will organise and award FSTP to eligible SMEs).
Who can receive the FSTP:Eligible third parties are innovative SMEs with an innovation idea that can demonstrate that required skills are not available on the national labour market; SMEs must submit a vacancy, recruitment plan and innovation description when applying for an FSTP award.
- 1Call type and mechanism: HORIZON Coordination and Support Action (HORIZON-CSA) under Bridging actions 2027, funded via HORIZON lump sum grants with Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP).
- 2Budget and scale: total indicative EU contribution around €30,000,000; the call expects to fund 1 project/consortium to implement the scheme.
- 3FSTP rules and ceilings: consortium must allocate at least 90% of its total proposed budget to FSTP; maximum FSTP per single third party set at €300,000 for the action duration (1–2 years) unless higher amounts are explicitly justified in the proposal.
- 4Researcher conditions funded by FSTP: support competitive employer costs including full social security; minimum appointment 12 months and maximum 24 months; eligible hires include PhD knowledge holders (including MSCA fellows who completed their fellowship) from STEM and SSH disciplines; relocation and family/childcare allowances and conference/travel/infrastructure access may be covered.
- 5Geographic and sectoral scope: actions must ensure equal access across EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries and balanced coverage of strategic sectors (clean/circular tech, energy, health, biotech, agri/bioeconomy, digital, aerospace, civil security, etc.).
| Planned opening | 01 December 2026 |
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| Deadline (Brussels time) | 03 March 2027, 17:00 |
| Indicative budget | around €30,000,000 (one grant) |
| Action type | HORIZON-CSA (HORIZON-AG-LS) — lump sum with FSTP |
Key eligibility and design points:the consortium must be part of the Enterprise Europe Network (SMP-COSME-2024-EEN beneficiaries); it must design call(s), perform eligibility checks, selection and award of FSTP, provide recruitment support (EURAXESS, visa assistance), run networking and training, and monitor impact. Awarded SMEs must advertise vacancies (e.g. EURAXESS) and follow equal-opportunity recruitment. The EU lump-sum grant model applies and the consortium remains responsible for proper FSTP implementation and reporting.
Footnotes
- 1Evaluation of the earlier European SME innovation associate pilot (H2020) is available: Accompanying study to the European SME Innovation Associate – Pilot action – Final report, Publications Office, 2019. DOI: data.europa.eu Pilot evaluation
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Call summary and purpose
This Horizon Europe Bridging Actions 2027 Coordination and Support Action (HORIZON-CSA) finances the establishment and operation of an SME support scheme delivered through the Enterprise Europe Network. The scheme will provide transnational skills-matching, recruitment support and innovation management services to innovative SMEs across EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries. The selected consortium will implement a large-scale Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP) mechanism to award lump-sum grants that enable SMEs to recruit and train PhD-level researchers (innovation associates) to reduce skill shortages, strengthen R&I capacity and accelerate innovation-to-investment journeys. The topic budget is around €30 000 000 (single-stage call; planned opening 01/12/2026; deadline 03/03/2027 17:00 Brussels time).
Expected outcomes:Innovative SMEs reduce labour and skill shortages via a transnational mobility scheme; SMEs improve innovation capacity for R&I projects and increase participation of highly skilled staff in R&I; researchers (including PhD holders and MSCA alumni) gain industrial innovation and business management skills through employment and training in SMEs.
Scope and key design features
The action targets skills shortages across strategic sectors (clean and circular technologies, energy, health, biotech, agriculture and bioeconomy, digital technologies, aerospace, civil security, and others). It builds on the European SME innovation associate pilot (Horizon 2020) and complements MSCA by offering additional private-sector opportunities for PhD-level researchers, including MSCA fellows after fellowship completion. The consortium must design and manage the SME support scheme, run open FSTP calls, perform eligibility checks, evaluate applications, provide business support, assist SMEs with transnational recruitment (EURAXESS and visa support), organise trainings and networking, ensure equitable access across EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries, and balance coverage across strategic sectors.
Essential scheme elements to be included in the proposals:a competitive salary and total employer costs covering full social security for the recruited researcher for a minimum of 12 months and maximum of 24 months; relocation costs (removal, travel, visa, translation of certificates, transition allowance, return relocation if applicable, family/childcare allowance where applicable); travel to conferences/workshops; access and use of research infrastructures; training on industrial innovation and business management. Eligible SMEs must demonstrate that the required skills are not available on the national labour market and provide an innovation idea, vacancy notice specifying required skills and a recruitment plan offering equal opportunities to researchers of all genders. Selected SMEs must advertise on EURAXESS and other relevant platforms and indicate the grant award.
The scheme should be open to recruiting researchers from STEM and Social Sciences & Humanities (SSH) backgrounds to enable interdisciplinary and social innovation contributions.
Reference to past evaluation:Proposals are expected to reflect insights from the European SME innovation associate pilot evaluation study and apply lessons learned to design an effective scheme 1.
Eligibility, legal and financial set-up
Type of action:HORIZON-CSA (Horizon Coordination and Support Action). Model Grant Agreement type: HORIZON Lump Sum Grant [HORIZON-AG-LS]. Deadline model: single-stage. Opening planned 01 December 2026; deadline 03 March 2027 17:00 Brussels time. Indicative number of grants: 1. Indicative total contribution: around €30 000 000 for the topic.
- 1Eligible applicants to submit proposals to this topic: Only entities that are beneficiaries in the Enterprise Europe Network as a result of the call SMP-COSME-2024-EEN (i.e. Enterprise Europe Network partners designated under that call).
- 2Eligible third parties for the FSTP (recipients): SMEs that can demonstrate an innovation idea and that the relevant skills cannot be found on the national labour market; SMEs must submit an innovation description, vacancy notice and recruitment plan as part of the FSTP call application.
- 3Beneficiary geographic eligibility: EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries as described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes; some non-associated third-country participation rules apply as set out in the Work Programme and Programme Guide.
The consortium must implement Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP). Eligible costs for third parties will take the form of lump sums as defined in the Decision authorising lump-sum contributions under Horizon Europe. Because FSTP is a core activity, the Financial Regulation €60 000 threshold does not apply in the usual way: the maximum amount that may be awarded to any single third party is set at €300 000 for the entire duration of the action (justified by the expected duration and costs, including relocation and a European competitive salary at PhD level). The Consortium must allocate at least 90% of the proposed budget to FSTP. The granting authority can fund a maximum of one project under this topic.
Important procedural and evaluation conditions
Admissibility conditions (proposal page limits, layout) follow Annex A and Annex E of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes and the Part B submission template in the portal. Evaluation follows the standard HE CSA evaluation templates with adaptations: the quality and efficiency of implementation criterion will account for the consortium’s ability and experience to award grants to third parties outside their jurisdiction, and the implementation criterion must emphasise a communication strategy to reach innovative SMEs and PhD-level experts. The granting authority may fund a maximum of one project. The quality and efficiency of implementation evaluation will assess capacity to manage FSTP, outreach, and track record of SME support.
The proposal will use the online Submission System application form (Part A) and Part B narrative (HE CSA template). Applicants must include the 'Information on financial support to third parties' annex required for calls that allow FSTP (template available in the Submission System).
Administrative, financial and reporting rules
- 1Type of grant and budget: HORIZON Lump Sum Grant. Eligible costs to third parties are lump sums as defined by the Decision authorising lump sums under Horizon Europe. Consortium must propose a detailed lump-sum budget table (HE LS Detailed budget table) in line with Call-specific instructions.
- 2Minimum allocation to FSTP: at least 90% of the total proposed budget must be allocated to FSTP (financial support to third parties).
- 3Maximum amount per third party: €300 000 for the entire duration of the action by default for this topic; higher amounts may be considered if duly justified in the proposal and necessary to achieve objectives.
- 4Co-funding: For HORIZON grants with funding rate below 100% (if applicable), the consortium must secure co-funding sources; the proposal should specify any co-funding model. The call text requires the Consortium to provide financial support to third parties; the decision on co-funding conditions will follow the MGA rules and the specific Topic Conditions.
- 5Grant instrument rules: standard HE General Annexes apply (Annexes A–G). Proposals will be evaluated against the award criteria in Annex D and evaluated and managed per Annex F and the Online Manual.
Operational design expectations for the consortium
The selected consortium is expected to implement end-to-end management of the SME support scheme, including: call design and launch; broad promotion to secure quality SME applicants; robust eligibility and selection processes and transparent evaluation procedures; assistance to funded SMEs on transnational recruitment and visa procedures (in cooperation with EURAXESS); networking and events; industrial innovation and business management trainings for researchers and SMEs; monitoring of scheme impact (skills development, recruitment outcomes, innovation-to-investment trajectories) and dissemination of success stories; ensuring equal access across Member States and Associated Countries and balancing coverage across priority sectors.
- 1Design and management capacity: consortium must demonstrate experience awarding grants to third parties, managing transnational recruitment, and providing business support to SMEs.
- 2Outreach and communication: a detailed communication strategy is required to reach both SMEs with skills shortages and PhD-level candidates, the implementation capacity will be evaluated under the implementation award criterion.
- 3Monitoring and impact evaluation: the consortium must present monitoring indicators and processes to measure labour and skills shortage reduction, increased R&I participation, and researcher skill development.
- 4Administrative implementation: proposals must include the FSTP operational procedures (call texts, selection criteria, conflict-of-interest rules, complain/appeal procedures, data protection, anti-fraud and restrictive measures compliance) and templates for sub-grant contracts/agreements with recipients.
Who should apply (Eligible applicant types)
Eligible applicants to submit proposals to this Horizon topic:only Enterprise Europe Network beneficiary entities designated under the SMP-COSME-2024-EEN call. The scheme will then fund SMEs (third parties) via FSTP. Therefore, applicants are consortiums or single beneficiaries from the Enterprise Europe Network (national/regional EEN partners or coordinating EEN bodies) eligible as per SMP-COSME-2024-EEN results. Eligible recipients (third parties) are SMEs as legally defined by EU SME standards, able to demonstrate skills shortages on the national labour market and propose an innovation idea and recruitment plan.
Categorisation answers (structured extraction)
- 1Eligible Applicant Types: Enterprise Europe Network beneficiary entities (applicants to submit the CSA proposal). For FSTP recipients: SMEs (start-ups, scale-ups and other SMEs). The scheme will involve networks and may engage universities, research institutes, training providers, and service providers as subcontractors or partners to deliver training and matchmaking services but these are not eligible to be FSTP recipients under the topic.
- 2Funding Type: Primary financial mechanism is a grant. Specifically HORIZON Lump Sum Grant with Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP) delivered as lump sums to SMEs (sub-grants).
- 3Consortium Requirement: The call expects a consortium but the specific restriction is that only Enterprise Europe Network beneficiary entities (as a result of call SMP-COSME-2024-EEN) are eligible to apply; in practice a coordinated consortium structure built around Enterprise Europe Network partners is expected. The granting authority can fund a maximum of one project (single grant).
- 4Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries as per Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes. Non-associated countries are subject to the Programme Guide and specific eligibility provisions; Enterprise Europe Network partners from the SMP-COSME-2024-EEN call are the eligible applicants.
- 5Target Sector: Multi-sectoral with emphasis on strategic sectors experiencing talent shortages: clean and circular technologies, energy, health, biotech, agriculture and bioeconomy, digital technologies, aerospace, civil security, and others. Cross-cutting inclusion of SSH where relevant.
- 6Mentioned Countries: The topic text does not list specific countries other than reference to EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries; no single country list is explicitly named in the topic text. The scheme must ensure equal access across the EU and Associated Countries.
- 7Project Stage: The scheme supports recruitment and training of PhD-level researchers for SMEs for implementation, demonstration and early commercialisation (expected project maturity: deployment/implementation and demonstration at SME level; supported recipients will progress from development/validation to market uptake). The consortium project itself is operational implementation of the support scheme (implementation/demonstration stage).
- 8Funding Amount: Topic indicative contribution around €30 000 000. Maximum FSTP award to any single third party is €300 000 for the entire action duration. The consortium must allocate at least 90% of the total proposed budget to FSTP. The topic will fund one project of around €30 million.
- 9Application Type: Open call via the Horizon Europe Funding & Tenders Portal. Single-stage submission for this topic (one-stage call). Applicants submit a HE CSA proposal (use standard online application form: Part A and Part B). The consortium itself will run subsequent open FSTP calls to SMEs under the scheme (managed by consortium).
- 10Nature of Support: Monetary support (lump-sum grants to SMEs in the form of Financial Support to Third Parties) plus non-monetary services delivered by the consortium (skills-matching, recruitment assistance, innovation management support, training, networking and business support).
- 11Application Stages: For the Horizon CSA applicant: single-stage evaluation (applicants submit full proposal and are evaluated). For the downstream FSTP recipients: the consortium will organise open calls where SMEs apply; those downstream selection processes are multi-step within the scheme (call, eligibility checks, evaluation, award). For the Horizon grant evaluation: 1 stage. For the FSTP award: the consortium’s award process will typically include at least 2 steps (application and evaluation; some calls include interviews or additional checks).
- 12Success Rates: Not specified in the topic text. Indicative single grant to be awarded (granting authority can fund a maximum of one project), thus highly competitive. Selection ratio will depend on number of proposals received; historically for single-award topics of this size success rate is low (single-digit percentage of applicants), but actual success rates cannot be derived from the topic text.
- 13Co-funding Requirement: The topic text does not explicitly state a co-funding percentage requirement for recipients. Consortium proposals must ensure the action’s co-financing where the grant rate is <100% in line with HE rules. Beneficiaries must ensure financial and operational capacity to implement FSTP. For sub-grants (recipients) consortium may decide to apply co-funding, but it must be consistent with the call conditions and selection rules in the FSTP scheme.
- 14Templates: Application forms: use the online Submission System HE CSA Part A and upload Part B using the HE CSA Part B template. Required annex: Information on financial support to third parties (template available to upload as annex to Part B). Evaluation forms: Standard evaluation form HE CSA will be used with adaptations. Model Grant Agreement: HORIZON Lump Sum MGA (HORIZON-AG-LS). Detailed budget table (HE LS) and guidance on lump sums and FSTP implementation must be used. Good practices for FSTP and information on financial support to third parties templates are provided in the Reference Documents.
Application and evaluation practicals
Submission:proposals must be submitted via the Funding & Tenders Portal. Use the HE CSA standard application Part A web forms and upload Part B as PDF following the HE CSA Part B template. Upload the required FSTP annex 'Information on Financial Support to Third Parties' as a distinct annex in Part B. Page limits and layout requirements are as per Annex A and Part B template. Evaluation: single-stage competitive evaluation using the HE CSA evaluation template adapted for FSTP (quality and efficiency of implementation criterion emphasises ability to award grants to third parties and communication strategy). The granting authority will fund a maximum of one project for this topic. Indicative timetable and grant agreement finalisation follow Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes and the Online Manual.
Operational checklist for applicants (recommended content of proposal)
- 1Clear description of the SME support scheme objectives, logic model and measurable indicators (reduction in skills shortages, placement rates, increased R&I staff in SMEs, researcher skills outcomes).
- 2Detailed FSTP implementation plan: number and frequency of open calls, maximum and average grant amounts, eligibility criteria, closed list of eligible activities for sub-grants, selection and evaluation methodology, scoring templates, conflict-of-interest policy, complaints and appeals mechanism.
- 3Communication and outreach strategy for both SMEs and PhD-level candidates (including MSCA alumni) with targets and channels (EURAXESS usage, EEN dissemination, national NCPs, European Universities alliances).
- 4Human resources and operational plan for grant management: team description, roles (call management, legal, financial controls, monitoring & evaluation), IT tools and platforms for calls and monitoring, data protection measures, and records management.
- 5Plan for recruitment assistance (EURAXESS liaison, visa support workflows), templates for vacancy publication, standardized recruitment contracts and salary rules consistent with national employer costs and social security obligations.
- 6Training and networking plan: curricula for industrial innovation and business management training, delivery modes, partner universities or training providers, indicators for training outcomes.
- 7Budget overview and justification: detailed lump-sum budget for HE LS template, demonstration that ≥90% of proposed budget is allocated to FSTP, justification for €300 000 ceiling per recipient or request for higher amounts where justified, operational costs outside D.1 (personnel, subcontracting, other services) clearly shown and separated from FSTP amounts.
- 8Monitoring and impact evaluation framework (baseline, mid-term, final evaluation, KPIs) and dissemination plan including success stories.
- 9Legal compliance: statements addressing adherence to EU restrictive measures, non-discrimination, ethical compliance, research integrity, and rules on participation (Annex B, Financial Regulation references).
Risks and mitigation
Key risks to address in proposals:insufficient quality or quantity of SME applications; mismatch between advertised vacancies and candidate supply; visa and cross-border employment complexities; uneven geographic uptake across Member States and Associated Countries; potential conflicts of interest in awarding sub-grants; financial management capacity and cash-flow constraints when providing upfront lump sums to recipients. Mitigation measures should include robust outreach, an inclusive non-discriminatory recruitment plan, strong EURAXESS and NCP partnerships, clear timelines for awards and payments, sound internal control and audit-ready documentation, and contingency plans for undersubscription (reallocation of FSTP budget within topic rules).
Note on cashflow:managing large-scale FSTP schemes implies significant operational and financial capacity for prefinancing recipients. Proposers should present how they will support cash-flow requirements (own resources or partner contributions) and indicate preferred payment schedules. The grant agreement will define precise prefinancing arrangements.
How this opportunity fits with other EU actions
This action complements MSCA by creating private-sector opportunities for PhD holders, and builds on the Horizon 2020 SME innovation associate pilot results and lessons. It leverages Enterprise Europe Network structures, EURAXESS services for researcher mobility and recruitment, and may link to European Universities alliances for training resources. The scheme should coordinate with related Horizon Europe actions supporting talent mobility, R&I valorisation and research infrastructure access.
Useful documents and templates (call documents)
- 1HORIZON-BRIDGING: Skills for innovative SMEs topic text and conditions on the Funding & Tenders Portal (topic page).
- 2HE CSA Standard Application Form (Part A) and Part B template — use the Submission System forms.
- 3Information on financial support to third parties (HE template) — mandatory annex for FSTP calls.
- 4Standard evaluation form (HE CSA) — evaluation criteria and scoring template (used with necessary adaptations for FSTP).
- 5Guidance: Lump sums - what do I need to know? and Detailed budget table (HE LS).
- 6Good practices for implementing FSTP in EU grants (guidance document, includes templates and suggested forms for call publication, evaluation, declarations and monitoring).
- 7HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – Part 14 Horizontal Activities (Bridging Actions) and General Annexes A–G (eligibility, award criteria, legal and financial set-up).
- 8Model Grant Agreement: HORIZON Lump Sum MGA (HORIZON-AG-LS).
Final summary — what is this opportunity about and how to explain it
This Horizon Europe Bridging Actions topic finances one large Coordination and Support Action implemented by Enterprise Europe Network partners to establish a transnational SME support scheme. The core activity is to provide Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP) in the form of lump-sum grants to innovative SMEs that cannot find the required R&I skills on their national markets, enabling them to recruit and train PhD-level researchers for 12–24 months (covering competitive salaries and relocation and mobility costs). The scheme will deliver skills-matching, transnational recruitment assistance, training on industrial innovation and business management, and innovation management services to boost SMEs’ innovation-to-investment journeys. The consortium must demonstrate experience in awarding grants to third parties, have strong outreach and EURAXESS/EEN connections, propose robust selection and monitoring systems, allocate at least 90% of the proposed budget to FSTP, and respect the topic-specific maximum FSTP ceiling of €300 000 per recipient unless a higher level is justified. Proposals must be submitted via the Funding & Tenders Portal using the HE CSA templates and include the FSTP information annex. The topic is competitive and will fund one project for around €30 million; applicants should prepare a fully operational, evaluation-ready scheme with clear KPIs, operational resources, and compliance mechanisms.
Apply using the Funding & Tenders Portal application form and Part B template, include the Information on financial support to third parties annex, and ensure the FSTP scheme, budget and operational design match the call conditions and Horizon Europe General Annexes. The call is single-stage and opens 01 December 2026 with a deadline of 03 March 2027 17:00 Brussels time.
More details, templates and guidance documents are available on the Funding & Tenders Portal reference documents and the topic page.
For context and evidence underlying the pilot experience, proposers should consult the evaluation of the European SME innovation associate pilot and reflect its lessons when designing the scheme 1.
Footnotes
- 1Accompanying study to the European SME Innovation Associate – Pilot action – Final report, Publications Office 2019. Ramboll et al. (2019). Available at data.europa.eu
Short Summary
Impact Reduce labour and skills shortages in innovative SMEs by enabling transnational recruitment and training of PhD‑level researchers, increasing SME R&I capacity and accelerating innovation‑to‑investment pathways. | Impact | Reduce labour and skills shortages in innovative SMEs by enabling transnational recruitment and training of PhD‑level researchers, increasing SME R&I capacity and accelerating innovation‑to‑investment pathways. |
Applicant Experience in awarding and managing financial support to third parties, running large-scale open calls, transnational recruitment (including visa/EURAXESS support), SME outreach and business support, training delivery, monitoring and impact evaluation, and lump‑sum grant administration. | Applicant | Experience in awarding and managing financial support to third parties, running large-scale open calls, transnational recruitment (including visa/EURAXESS support), SME outreach and business support, training delivery, monitoring and impact evaluation, and lump‑sum grant administration. |
Developments Set up and operate a transnational SME support scheme that provides lump‑sum grants and non‑monetary services to recruit and train PhD‑level researchers across strategic sectors (clean/circular technologies, energy, health, biotech, agriculture/bioeconomy, digital, aerospace, civil security and related areas). | Developments | Set up and operate a transnational SME support scheme that provides lump‑sum grants and non‑monetary services to recruit and train PhD‑level researchers across strategic sectors (clean/circular technologies, energy, health, biotech, agriculture/bioeconomy, digital, aerospace, civil security and related areas). |
Applicant Type Profit SMEs/startups are the intended recipients of the financial support and capacity‑building services. | Applicant Type | Profit SMEs/startups are the intended recipients of the financial support and capacity‑building services. |
Consortium The action is intended for a coordinated implementing applicant (consortium/network beneficiary) to deliver the scheme rather than individual SMEs applying for the main grant. | Consortium | The action is intended for a coordinated implementing applicant (consortium/network beneficiary) to deliver the scheme rather than individual SMEs applying for the main grant. |
Funding Amount Indicative topic budget ~€30,000,000 for one grant; downstream lump‑sum awards to individual SMEs normally capped at €300,000 each (with ≥90% of the main grant budget allocated to third‑party support). | Funding Amount | Indicative topic budget ~€30,000,000 for one grant; downstream lump‑sum awards to individual SMEs normally capped at €300,000 each (with ≥90% of the main grant budget allocated to third‑party support). |
Countries Open to entities and recipients across EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries (equal access across these countries is required). | Countries | Open to entities and recipients across EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries (equal access across these countries is required). |
Industry Horizon Europe — Horizontal/Bridging actions (multi‑sector, industry‑agnostic with emphasis on strategic sectors listed in the call). | Industry | Horizon Europe — Horizontal/Bridging actions (multi‑sector, industry‑agnostic with emphasis on strategic sectors listed in the call). |
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- 1Skills for innovative SMEs
- 2Bridging actions 2027
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