UK framework agreement
Horizon Europe Pillar 2
Horizon Europe Pillar 2 funds collaborative research and innovation across six thematic clusters: Health; Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society; Civil Security for Society; Digital, Industry and Space; Climate, Energy and Mobility; and Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment. Consortia of three or more partners across three or more countries apply against published Work Programme topics. The UK has been fully associated since 1 January 2024.
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suppliers on the framework
Right fit if
UK universities, research institutes, SMEs and large companies in a multi-country European consortium. Strong fit for translational and applied work tied to a societal challenge or industrial priority.
Wrong fit if
Not for single-partner UK-only research (use UKRI), and not for consortia under €1m total cost (use Eurostars or national co-funding).
Lots in this framework
- Cluster 1
Health
- Cluster 2
Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society
- Cluster 3
Civil Security for Society
- Cluster 4
Digital, Industry and Space
- Cluster 5
Climate, Energy and Mobility
- Cluster 6
Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment
How Bidwell helps you bid on Horizon Europe Pillar 2
Bidwell drafts your section of the consortium application and adapts your prior material to fit the shared narrative. Consortium-fit is one of the hardest parts to get right and benefits most from a drafting engine that knows the EC shape.
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Bidwell vs Horizon Europe Pillar 2, in short
Yes. The UK has been fully associated to Horizon Europe Pillar 2 since 1 January 2024, so UK applicants apply directly to the European Commission and receive EU funding on the same basis as Member State applicants.
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