Horizon Europe info days in 2026

18 February 2026

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Join upcoming info days in February and March 2026

Horizon Europe info days are free events to help UK businesses and researchers understand EU research funding opportunities.

These events from the European Commission give details on Horizon Europe, the EU's main research and innovation programme for 2021-2027. You can learn about funding instruments, application processes and ask questions directly to programme managers.

Upcoming events

New European Bauhous Facility: 24 February 2026, online
Cluster 3 (civil security for society): 4 March 2026, Brussels (live stream available)
Research Infrastructures: 18 March 2026, online
Cluster 2 (culture, creativity, society): 26 March 2026, online

Most events are online with live streaming, so they are easy to join from Northern Ireland.

Past events (presentations/session recordings available)

Cluster 5 (climate, energy, mobility): Thursday 15 January 2026, online
EU Missions: 20-21 January 2026, online
Cluster 6 (food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture, environment): 22-23 January 2026, Brussels (live stream available)
WIDERA Widening calls: 22 January 2026, online
Cluster 1 (health): 10 February 2026, online

Local businesses interested in applying for Horizon Europe funding can get free advice from Invest Northern Ireland's Innovation Funding Advisory Service.

First published 17 December 2025

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