Horizon 2020

Introduction to Horizon 2020

Horizon 2020 is the EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation for the period 2014-2020 and consists of three big pillars and several other smaller programmes.

First pillar – Excellent Science

• European Research Council (ERC)
• Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
• Future and Emerging Technologies (FET)
• Research Infrastructures (RI)

Second Pillar – Industrial Leadership

Third Pillar – Societal Challenges