The Horizon Europe program facilitates collaboration and strengthens the impact of research and innovation in developing, supporting and implementing EU policies while tackling global challenges. It supports creating and better dispersing of excellent knowledge and technologies. Funding opportunity calls are organized into pillars, clusters, and destinations.
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Events and opportunities
Horizon Europe work programs
Work programs were officially published June 19, 2025 and are found here. Work programs set out funding opportunities under Horizon Europe. Canada has been granted access to restricted topics or "sensitive calls" under the 2025 work program.
Webinars and meetings
Webinar on Canada-Joint Research Centre (JRC) Collaboration Opportunities
October 9, 2025 (06:30 AM – 9:40 AM PT)
The JRC is the scientific and knowledge service of the European Commission (EC). It provides independent, evidence-based knowledge and science supporting EU policies to positively impact society. As Canada's association to Horizon Europe opens new doors, this webinar will provide invaluable insights for Canadian academia, research organizations, and private entities, including SMEs. The event is open for everyone to attend. You can join the webinar via MS Teams.
Euraxess North America – ERC Grants: Q&A and Testimonials
October 15, 2025 (09:00AM – 10:30 AM PT)
EURAXESS North America will host an online meeting with officials from the European Research Council (ERC) Executive Agency as well as current ERC grantees. Register here.
Horizon Europe as seen from Canada – Maximizing Chances of Success
October 23, 2025 (8:00AM – 09:15 AM PT)
ISED and the Delegation of the EU to Canada are collaborating to host an information session on how Canadian researchers can make the most of the opportunities within Horizon Europe. The session will feature expert perspectives on Horizon Europe, offer best practices for proposal preparation and will highlight the support resources available to Canadian researchers and innovators. Register here.
Advancing Climate Science – Horizon Europe Cluster 5 Virtual Matchmaking Event
November 6, 2025 (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT)
ISED is hosting a virtual matchmaking event on climate science calls under the draft 2026 Cluster 5 work programme of Horizon Europe. This event will bring together researchers and innovators from Canada, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, and New Zealand to forge new collaborations that bring together deep expertise in climate research with connection to the polar regions. Event registration will close by Oct 31. Your attendance will be confirmed with a webinar link on Nov 4. Register here.
Destination Grant Information Session (English Session)
December 4, 2025 (10:00 AM – 11:30 AM PT)
SSHRC is offering grants up to $15,000 to support researchers affiliated with eligible Canadian post-secondary institutions working towards applying to Horizon Europe Pillar 2 calls. The next round of calls will close on January 22, 2026 with an information session scheduled for December 4. Register here.
Info Days
Horizon Europe info days provide the opportunity to obtain information and ask questions about funding and processes. Upcoming info days and details are found here.