India Set to Join EU's 93.5 Billion Euro Horizon Europe Research Program

Indian scientists are about to join one of the world's biggest research collaborations. India and the European Union have concluded talks on India's association with Horizon Europe, the €93.5 billion European Union research and innovation programme.Once the deal is signed by both sides and the formalities are completed, it should take effect in January 2027.

The Indian universities, research institutions, companies and scientists can now use the funding of the programme and work on projects with European partners.Under Pillar II, "Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness", Indian organisations will be able to lead multinational projects. This is the biggest part of the programme and includes healthcare, artificial intelligence, digital technologies, advanced manufacturing, space, climate change, energy and the bioeconomy.For researchers, it means a much wider network to collaborate with.