What is the difference between Horizon Europe and Horizon 2020?

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Horizon Europe is the successor to Horizon 2020 as the EU’s flagship research and innovation funding program.

Here are the key differences between the two programs:

Budget

  • Horizon Europe has a larger budget of €95.5 billion compared to around €80 billion for Horizon 2020.[1]

Duration

  • Horizon Europe runs from 2021-2027, while Horizon 2020 covered 2014-2020.[2]

New Elements in Horizon Europe

  • European Innovation Council to support breakthrough innovations.[1]
  • EU Missions to achieve bold, measurable goals addressing major challenges.[1]
  • Strengthened open science policy mandating open access to publications and data.[1][3]
  • New approach to European Partnerships with industry and member states.[1][5]

Program Structure

  • Horizon Europe retains the three-pillar structure, but with some changes like moving FET calls to Pillar 3.[3]
  • Pillar 2 now integrates global challenges along with industrial competitiveness.[3]

Rules and Agreements

  • Horizon Europe has a new Corporate Model Grant Agreement that is more user-friendly and emphasizes open science principles.[3]

In essence, Horizon Europe builds upon Horizon 2020 with an increased budget, new initiatives like the EIC and Missions, and an evolved program structure and rules aimed at boosting EU’s research and innovation impact.[1][3][4]

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