Japan is edging closer to signing off on a deal to join the EU's €93.5 billion Horizon Europe research and innovation programme, with research Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva flying to the country on 2 October to continue talks.

Exploratory talks that would lead to Australia associating to Horizon Europe were announced by the European Commission on September 10. 

On the eve of officially signing Switzerland's late association with Horizon Europe, both sides are thinking about how to avoid renewed disruption when a new set of bilateral accords is brought forward next year.

Scientists received €735m in grants in 2024 after UK rejoined programme as associate member post-Brexit

The European Union has struck a deal with Egypt allowing it to associate to Horizon Europe, despite concerns from MEPs and former diplomats about restrictions on research in the country.

Further details have emerged about measures intended to boost the research and innovation performance of lagging member states in the final years of Horizon Europe. These tools will be deployed in parallel with a review of the Widening programme.

Draft 2026-27 work programme maintains focus on topics ranging from biodiversity to resilient farming.

While India’s decision is pending both sides agreed to launch joint R&D calls for projects worth €60 million.

In a new Trump era, Canadians are looking for partners, and since association to the EU’s Framework Programme, applications are up.

An independent expert report on the EU’s Framework Programmes for research and innovation recommends major role for research funding and a restructuring of funding mechanisms.

Concerns that future projects may be axed in budget to help pay for rejoining EU's Horizon programme.

Association would open up funding opportunities to the North African country