Target audience
All legal entities interested in collaborative research and innovation actions in the domain of democracy and governance, cultural heritage and social and economic transformations (such as Academia, research institutes, civil society organizations, NGOs (AMUTOT), public sector, cultural and creative industries, museums, galleries, archives).
The project
Collaborative consortium of at least three beneficiaries, working together around a research and innovation or coordination and support action, responding to specific challenges mentioned in the topic and implementing the expected outcomes, within a project lasting an average of 3 years.
EU funding
The EU funding covers between 70%-100% of the project costs, plus overhead of 25% of the project budget for indirect expenses.
In each topic, the European commission mentions the indicative budget per project.
Open calls
Call identifier
Deadline
Type of action
Budget overview
Indicative number of grants
Towards a fair and transparent market for cultural and creative content in the era of generative AI
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-HERITAGE-04
Last date for submission23-09-2026
RIA
Governing global commons sustainably
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-06
Last date for submission23-09-2026
RIA
Citizenship education as part of lifelong learning
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-09
Last date for submission23-09-2026
RIA
“Artistic intelligence” : harnessing the power of the arts to address complex challenges, enhance soft skills and boost innovation and competitiveness
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-HERITAGE-01
Last date for submission23-09-2026
RIA
Fostering competences for the green transition
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-07
Last date for submission23-09-2026
RIA
Government in transition – how governments change the way they work and prepare the civil service for the future
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-03
Last date for submission23-09-2026
RIA
Boosting creative startups for disruptive innovation
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-HERITAGE-02
Last date for submission23-09-2026
IA
AI integration in CCSI work practice: catalysing innovation and competitiveness
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-HERITAGE-03
Last date for submission23-09-2026
IA
Preventing and fighting illicit trafficking of cultural goods
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-HERITAGE-07
Last date for submission23-09-2026
CSA
Strengthened implementation of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum and a focus on inclusion, integration, and health
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-08
Last date for submission23-09-2026
RIA
Rethinking long-term care policy in the face of EU demographic shifts
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-09
Last date for submission23-09-2026
RIA
Fostering cooperation and integration between SSH and STEM research and innovation in the EU
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-10
Last date for submission23-09-2026
CSA
Tackling child poverty and ensuring disadvantaged children’s access to Early Childhood Education and Care
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-03
Last date for submission23-09-2026
RIA
Open topic: Strengthen Europe’s social model and sustainable competitiveness through productivity
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-02
Last date for submission23-09-2026
RIA
Understanding the forms of local democracy in low-income and low-middle income countries
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-02
Last date for submission23-09-2026
RIA
Supporting post-conflict democracy and reconstruction
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-07
Last date for submission23-09-2026
RIA
Tackling gender-based violence against politically active women and LGBTIQ people
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-01
Last date for submission23-09-2026
RIA
Safeguarding linguistic diversity in Europe
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-HERITAGE-06
Last date for submission23-09-2026
RIA
Research and Innovation Network for a Union of Equality
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-05
Last date for submission23-09-2026
CSA
Making Europe a global magnet for talent – Attracting and retaining students, researchers and high-skilled workers from outside the EU
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-06
Last date for submission23-09-2026
RIA
The impact of the use of digital tools outside school and for communication on educational outcomes and mental health
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-04
Last date for submission23-09-2026
RIA
Creative alliances: Fostering global partnerships in cultural policies and CCI innovation
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-HERITAGE-05
Last date for submission23-09-2026
RIA
Sustainable paths to media viability
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-04
Last date for submission23-09-2026
IA
Contribution of basic skills to productivity, innovation, competitiveness and economic growth
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-05
Last date for submission23-09-2026
RIA
Digital and media literacy as drivers for democratic and civic resilience
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-10
Last date for submission23-09-2026
RIA
Electoral integrity in the digital context
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-08
Last date for submission23-09-2026
RIA
Co-funded European Partnership for Social Transformations and Resilience
HORIZON-CL2-2026-02-TRANSFO-01
Last date for submission13-10-2026
Other Type
Open topic: Impact-driven research on realising the full potential of cultural heritage, arts and cultural and creative industries
HORIZON-CL2-2027-02-HERITAGE-09-two-stage
Last date for submission04-05-2027
RIA
Improving socio-economic outcomes for persons with dementia and informal caregivers
HORIZON-CL2-2027-02-TRANSFO-09-two-stage
Last date for submission04-05-2027
RIA
Open topic on reinvigorating and shielding European democracy
HORIZON-CL2-2027-02-DEMOCRACY-09-two-stage
Last date for submission04-05-2027
RIA
Scaling and deploying innovations in migration management
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-08
Last date for submission23-09-2027
IA
Societal impact of cultural heritage
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-07
Last date for submission23-09-2027
RIA
Global Human Rights and EU values
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-08
Last date for submission23-09-2027
RIA
The effective use of artificial intelligence in learning environments in pre-primary and primary education
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-05
Last date for submission23-09-2027
RIA
Future-proofing sustainable cultural tourism
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-06
Last date for submission23-09-2027
RIA
Towards a consolidated culture and creativity driven European innovation ecosystem
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-01
Last date for submission23-09-2027
CSA
Closing the learning gap: uncovering causes and effective policy interventions for declining youth skills in mathematics, reading, and science
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-06
Last date for submission23-09-2027
RIA
Advisory support and network for countering and preventing radicalisation, extremism, hate speech and polarisation
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-01
Last date for submission23-09-2027
CSA
Crafting routes to a circular economy
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-03
Last date for submission23-09-2027
RIA
AI4Creatives Support Platform: embracing a fair AI revolution
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-02
Last date for submission23-09-2027
CSA
Identifying user-focused solutions to support news media freedom
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-06
Last date for submission23-09-2027
RIA
Culture, heritage and creative industries for health and well-being
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-04
Last date for submission23-09-2027
RIA
Persons with disabilities: opportunities for labour inclusion and social protection through the life course
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-07
Last date for submission23-09-2027
RIA
Safeguarding & transmission of intangible cultural heritage
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-08
Last date for submission23-09-2027
RIA
Rethinking sustainable competitiveness beyond traditional perspectives: role and contribution of the Social Economy
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-03
Last date for submission23-09-2027
RIA
Re-imagining the creative economy: the interplay between the cultural and creative sectors and industries and the social economy
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-05
Last date for submission23-09-2027
RIA
Addressing the impact of artificial intelligence, cyberviolence, and deepfakes on equality, democracy and inclusive societies
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-04
Last date for submission23-09-2027
RIA
Development aid and democratic governance
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-05
Last date for submission23-09-2027
RIA
Women’s, LGBTIQ and minority rights in a context of autocracy, conflict and geopolitical shifts
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-02
Last date for submission23-09-2027
RIA
Impact of access to nature-positive environments in promoting social cohesion and reducing inequalities in urban and peri-urban settings
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-01
Last date for submission23-09-2027
RIA
The impact of EU labour mobility on the Member States of the EU
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-04
Last date for submission23-09-2027
RIA
Impact of in-kind benefits on income distribution and on vulnerable populations
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-02
Last date for submission23-09-2027
RIA
The role of private companies in democracy
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-07
Last date for submission23-09-2027
RIA
Student and family engagement for developing a culture of democratic/civic participation
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-03
Last date for submission23-09-2027
RIA