Dear scientists, researchers and innovators!
If you are interested in research & innovation funding opportunities in the areas of food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture and environment, join the Horizon Europe Cluster 6 info days on 22 and 23 January 2026 to learn more about the topics of the forthcoming Work Programme 2026. (more…)
Dear researchers and innovators! Organisations are actively seeking strong partners to collaborate within Horizon Europe Cluster 6 calls. (more…)
The European Research Council published an External communication strategy for 2026-2027. The strategy document sets out the proposed ERC communication actions for two years: 2026 and 2027. It therefore covers the final years of the ERC within the current Horizon Europe EU Framework Programme (2021-2027) and the preparation of the next Horizon Europe Framework Programme (2028-2034). (more…)
Horizon Europe Office in Ukraine, NRFU informs that on January 22, 2026, the European Commission, in cooperation with the European Research Executive Agency, the European Innovation Council and the European Executive Agency for SMEs, will hold an information day dedicated to the Work Programme for WIDERA 2026-2027. (more…)
Horizon Europe office in Ukraine, NRFU reminds and informs about European Institute of Innovation and Technologies (EIT) open calls which are available to Ukrainian participants: (more…)
In continuation of information on future events dedicated to the Horizon Europe Cluster 5 “Climate, energy and mobility”: brokerage event to be held on January 14, 2026, and information day – on January 15, we inform you about calls open for submission for this Cluster. (more…)
On January 8, 2026, the Regional online platform “Dialogue between the authorities and business” took place. The event was organised by the Donetsk Regional State Administration together with the National Research Foundation of Ukraine. Representatives of Horizon Europe Office in Ukraine, NRFU took part in the event. (more…)
If you are interested in funding opportunities for research and innovation in the areas of climate, energy and mobility, join the Horizon Europe Cluster 5 info day on 15 January 2026 to explore the 2026 topics of the work programme 2026-2027. This online event will be streamed via the European Commission’s web platform. (more…)
Attention researchers and scientists!
We are starting the new year by searching for partners for the Estonian small enterprise Iris Group – Ukraine.
Iris Group – Ukraine aims to join a partner consortium planning to submit a project proposal under Cluster 5 Climate, Energy and Mobility of the Horizon Europe Programme, call HORIZON-CL5-2026-D2-01:
‘Development of sustainable and design-to-cost batteries with (energy-) efficient manufacturing processes and based on advanced and safer materials (Batt4EU Partnership)’.
Iris Group – Ukraine is interested in partnering within an established consortium and brings manufacturing expertise in the following areas:
Industrial demonstration;
Digital implementation;
SME-oriented adoption and exploitation (implementation and commercialisation).
The Estonian company is developing an industrial site in Ukraine and has experience in:
Industrial digitalisation;
Data integration and digital twins;
Sustainability and carbon-related KPIs;
Real-world industrial pilot projects in Ukraine.
Company contact person:
claudio.irisgroup@gmail.com
On 26 December 2025, specialists from the Horizon Europe Office in Ukraine of the National Research Foundation of Ukraine held an online consultation for representatives of the U-Food Association (Ukrainian Food Association). The meeting began with an introduction of the participants and continued with a discussion of issues of interest to them.
During the event, Bogdan Shapoval, Director of the U-Food Association, outlined the main areas of the Association’s activities, while Manager Natalia Fedchuk presented her vision for analytical support for the agri-food sector and the preparation of joint research and innovation projects.
Deputy Head of Horizon Europe Office in Ukraine Nataliia Didenko introduced the participants to the Office’s operations and key areas of work. Information was also provided on the opportunities offered by the Horizon Europe Programme in the context of Cluster 6, ‘Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment’.
Leading Officer Vladyslav Mykhailenko presented the Programme’s grant opportunities, focusing on support for breakthrough research and innovation, as well as on the practical results of projects that contribute to positive change in society.
Specialists of the Horizon Europe Office in Ukraine provided explanations regarding the Programme’s instruments, conditions for participation in calls for proposals, requirements for consortia, and possible formats for involving Ukrainian organisations in Horizon Europe projects.
In addition, the meeting participants discussed the idea of organising a donor conference as a platform for attracting international grant resources, presenting current initiatives and the needs of Ukraine’s agri-food sector, and developing cooperation with European and international institutions.
Following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue the dialogue and explore promising areas of cooperation.
