The European Union’s Ninth Framework Program for Research and Innovation, Horizon Europe 2021-2027, has recently been launched. One of the programs within Horizon Europe is the Health Cluster, which through different announcements aims to contribute to health promotion measures, disease management, access to innovative, sustainable and high-quality healthcare and to digital health. Several activities are now underway, in order to spread information about the program and upcoming announcements:
- October 26: Online workshop “How to write a competitive Horizon Europe proposal”, with expert Monica Schofield from Tutech Innovation. The aim is to provide guidance for those that consider writing a proposals, with a particular focus on the section “Impact”. Suitable for both beginners and those who have experience of the EU’s previous framework program, Horizon 2020. For more information and for registration, see Akademiliv LÄNK
- October 28: EU Commission’s “Cluster 1: Health Information Day” which aims to inform about the program’s announcements for 2022. No registration required, but good to follow program updates.
- October 29: Information Day is followed by an online “Brokerage event”, where potential applicants and others with an interest in applying within the Health Cluster are given the opportunity to ask questions, as well as to make contacts with potential partners. Registration is required.
Missions
Horizon Europe 2021–2027 has also launched a new concept, “Missions”. One of these is “Cancer Missions”, which i.a. is based on a cancer plan for Europe, with the aim of preventing cancer, enabling early diagnosis, reducing suffering and improving the quality of life of cancer patients.
For an overview of the “Health Cluster” and current work programs, as well as the “Cancer Mission”, please read the overview produced by the Department of Research Support.
