Horizon 2020 – Work Programme and Calls for Proposals in 2017

The European Commission published today an updated work programme for 2017 of Horizon 2020, the EU’s research and innovation funding scheme. In the course of 2017, the Commission will invest €8.5 billion in a number of cross cutting initiatives, such as: Circular Economy (€325 million), Smart and Sustainable Cities (€115 million), Green Vehicles (€133 million) and Internet of Things (€37 million). The major novelty of the new programme is the introduction of open research data in all new Horizon 2020 calls, making the free online access to scientific data the norm. The new programme will also support research of migration trends and policies and will increase funding for cutting-edge research.

The full package of 2016-2017 Work Programmes is available for downloading below, including the SME Instrument Work Programme.

Pillar I – Excellent Science

• WP: Future and Emerging Technologies (FETs)
• WP : Marie Sklodowska-Curie actions (MSCA)
• WP: Research infrastructures (including e-Infrastructures)
• WP: European Research Council  

Pillar II – Industrial Leadership

• Introduction to Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies (LEITs)
• WP: Information and communication technologies (ICT)
• WP: Nanotechnologies, advanced materials, advanced manufacturing and processing, biotechnology (NMBP)
• WP: Space
• WP: Access to risk finance
• WP: Innovation in SMEs (SME Instrument)

Pillar III – Societal Challenges

• WP: Health, demographic change and wellbeing
• WP: Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine and maritime and inland water research and the bio-economy
• WP: Secure, clean and efficient energy
• WP: Smart, green and integrated transport
• WP: Climate action, environment, resource efficiency and raw materials
• WP: Europe in a changing world - inclusive, innovative and reflective societies
• WP: Secure societies - protecting freedom and security of Europe and its citizens

Other Work Programmes

• WP: Spreading excellence and widening participation
• WP: Science with and for society
• WP: Cross-cutting activities (Focus Areas)
• WP: Fast Track to Innovation Pilot

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