Horizon Europe Cluster 1 (Health) and Cluster 2 (Culture, Creativity & Inclusive Society) Funding Opportunities
Horizon Europe is the European Union's flagship research and innovation funding programme, supporting collaborative projects that address global challenges and drive scientific excellence. Through competitive grants, it funds international partnerships across health, culture, technology, climate, and society, fostering innovative solutions with real-world impact.
1. Horizon Europe – Cluster 1 (Health)
Overview
About the OpportunityHorizon Europe Cluster 1 (Health) is the European Union's flagship research funding programme supporting multinational collaborations that improve health across the lifespan. The programme emphasizes innovative, evidence-based solutions that improve prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and healthcare delivery. Priority areas include:
- Mental health
- Healthy ageing
- Dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Parkinson's disease and neurological disorders
- Rehabilitation and recovery
- Chronic pain
- Digital health and AI
- Personalized medicine
- Health systems and patient-centered care
Neuroarts projects are especially competitive when they demonstrate measurable health outcomes, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovative arts-based interventions.
Timeline
- Calls are published through the 2026–2027 Horizon Europe Work Programme.
- Individual funding opportunities open throughout the year.
- Deadlines vary by specific topic, with many calls closing during 2026 and 2027. (Research and innovation)
Who Can Apply Typically includes:
- Universities
- Hospitals and medical centers
- Research institutes
- Nonprofit organizations
- SMEs and industry partners
- Public authorities
Most projects require international consortia involving organizations from multiple eligible countries.
How to Apply
- Search open calls on the Horizon Europe Funding & Tenders Portal.
- Select a topic aligned with your research.
- Build an eligible international consortium.
- Prepare a proposal following the published call requirements.
- Submit electronically through the Funding & Tenders Portal before the topic deadline.
Previously Funded Organizations & ProjectsFunding has supported collaborations involving organizations such as:
- Universities across Europe
- Academic medical centers
- National research institutes
- Healthcare systems
- Nonprofit health organizations
- Digital health and biotechnology companies
Projects frequently focus on dementia care, cancer, neurological rehabilitation, digital therapeutics, precision medicine, healthy ageing, chronic disease management, and patient-centered healthcare innovations.
2. Horizon Europe – Cluster 2 (Culture, Creativity & Inclusive Society)
Overview
About the Opportunity: Cluster 2 supports collaborative research examining how culture and creativity contribute to healthier, more resilient, and more inclusive societies. It encourages partnerships between researchers, cultural organizations, healthcare providers, policymakers, and community groups.
Relevant topics include:
- Arts and health
- Community wellbeing
- Social inclusion
- Creative participation
- Cultural heritage
- Community resilience
- Equity and accessibility
- Public engagement
- Interdisciplinary social innovation
Timeline
- Funding opportunities are available within the 2026–2027 Work Programme.
- Individual calls are released throughout the year.
- Deadlines differ by topic; many 2026 calls opened in spring 2026 with September 2026 submission deadlines, while additional calls continue into 2027. (Research and innovation)
Who Can Apply- Eligible applicants commonly include:
- Universities
- Museums
- Arts and cultural organizations
- Nonprofit organizations
- Community organizations
- Public agencies
- Research institutes
- SMEs and creative industries
Most projects require multinational collaborations between organizations from eligible countries.
How to Apply
- Browse current Cluster 2 calls on the Funding & Tenders Portal.
- Identify the most appropriate topic.
- Form an international consortium with eligible partners.
- Prepare the proposal according to the call guidance.
- Submit electronically through the Horizon Europe Funding & Tenders Portal before the applicable deadline. (Research and innovation)
Previously Funded Organizations & Projects Cluster 2 has funded projects involving:
- Universities
- Museums
- Cultural heritage institutions
- Arts organizations
- Municipal governments
- NGOs
- Creative industry partners
Funded work has addressed cultural participation, social cohesion, community resilience, creative innovation, heritage preservation, public engagement, inclusive societies, and collaborations between researchers, artists, and communities. Recent 2026 topics include support for creative innovation, cultural heritage, and strengthening Europe's cultural and creative sectors.
