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Horizon Europe Grant Support UK
Horizon Europe Grant Support UK
Unlock European funding for innovation, R&D, and market-scale impact with FI Group’s strategic Horizon Europe support services.
What is Horizon Europe?
Horizon Europe is the European Union’s flagship research and innovation programme, with a budget of over €95 billion for 2021–2027. It supports cutting-edge projects that drive scientific excellence, industrial competitiveness, and global sustainability.
Horizon Europe is open to UK organisations through the UK’s continued association with the programme. This means UK businesses, universities, and research organisations can fully participate and receive funding, just like EU members.
Can UK Companies Apply for a Horizon Europe Grant?Book An Intro Meeting
Yes. The UK officially associated with Horizon Europe in 2024, restoring full access to all parts of the programme. UK-based organisations are now eligible to:
- Lead or join consortia for collaborative projects
- Receive funding directly from the EU
- Apply across all pillars, including health, climate, mobility, digital, and more
This makes Horizon Europe one of the most significant grant opportunities available to UK innovators.
Who is Eligible for a Horizon Europe Grant?
UK applicants can access a Horizon Europe grant if they are:
- A registered UK legal entity (company, university, public body)
- Able to demonstrate innovation impact and project delivery capacity
- Working on topics aligned with open or forthcoming calls for proposals
Some Horizon streams, like the EIC Accelerator, allow single UK SMEs to apply independently. Others, such as Cluster Projects or MSCA, require cross-border consortia.
Who is Eligible for a Horizon Europe Grant?
UK applicants can access a Horizon Europe grant if they are:
- A registered UK legal entity (company, university, public body)
- Able to demonstrate innovation impact and project delivery capacity
- Working on topics aligned with open or forthcoming calls for proposals
Some Horizon streams, like the EIC Accelerator, allow single UK SMEs to apply independently. Others, such as Cluster Projects or MSCA, require cross-border consortia.
How FI Group Supports
Horizon Europe Success
Securing Horizon Europe funding is highly competitive. FI Group positions your project to succeed by offering end-to-end support:
Types of Horizon Europe Grants
Horizon Europe is divided into three main pillars, each offering different funding routes:
| Pillar | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Excellent Science | Supports fundamental research and researcher mobility (e.g. ERC, MSCA) |
| Global Challenges & Competitiveness | Funds collaborative projects solving societal challenges |
| Innovative Europe | Accelerates market-scale innovation (e.g. EIC Accelerator, EIC Pathfinder) |
Key Programmes for UK Applicants
- European Innovation Council (EIC): For high-risk, high-reward deep tech and commercialisation
- Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA): Researcher exchanges and doctoral training
- Clusters (e.g. Health, Digital, Energy): Multi-partner projects aligned with EU missions
Technology Readiness Level (TRL) Guidance
| TRL | Stage | Best Fit Horizon Programme |
| 2–4 | Early R&D / Prototyping | Pathfinder, Clusters, MSCA |
| 5–7 | Validation & Demonstration | EIC Transition, Cluster Projects |
| 8–9 | Market Scaling / Launch | EIC Accelerator, Eurostars |
Horizon Europe Grant vs Innovate UK Grants: What’s the Difference?
| Feature | Horizon Europe | Innovate UK |
| Geography | EU + associated countries incl. UK | UK-focused |
| Project Type | Mostly collaborative | Both collaborative and solo |
| Budget Size | Up to €10m+ | Typically £50k–£2m |
| Scope | Tech, health, green, space, AI | Broad innovation |
PhD-Level Experts Dedicated to Your Horizon Europe Application
Our Horizon Europe team blends deep EU funding knowledge with hands-on bid strategy to give your proposal the strongest possible chance of success. From coordinating multi-country consortia to aligning your project with evaluator priorities, we ensure every element of your application is precise, persuasive, and compliant. We don’t just help you submit, we help you compete at the highest level for one of the world’s most competitive innovation grants.
“Winning a Horizon bid isn’t just about ticking boxes, it’s about standing out and understanding the people evaluating your entry. We bring the strategy, clarity, and EU-level experience needed to give your proposal the edge.”
– Dr. Fawzi Abou-Chahine, Funding Director
PhD-Level Experts Dedicated to Your Horizon Europe Application
Our Horizon Europe team blends deep EU funding knowledge with hands-on bid strategy to give your proposal the strongest possible chance of success. From coordinating multi-country consortia to aligning your project with evaluator priorities, we ensure every element of your application is precise, persuasive, and compliant. We don’t just help you submit, we help you compete at the highest level for one of the world’s most competitive innovation grants.
“Winning a Horizon bid isn’t just about ticking boxes, it’s about standing out and understanding the people evaluating your entry. We bring the strategy, clarity, and EU-level experience needed to give your proposal the edge.”
– Dr. Fawzi Abou-Chahine, Funding Director
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Spotlight on Success: Stablepharma Secures €2.5M Through the EIC Accelerator
In early 2025, Stablepharma Ltd was awarded €2.5 million in grant funding through the EIC Accelerator to advance its StablevaX™ technology—an innovation set to transform vaccine distribution by removing the need for cold‑chain logistics.
FI Group UK played a pivotal role in reviewing and strengthening the company’s final submission. Working closely with Stablepharma’s executive team, FI Group helped refine the technical narrative, align financials with key clinical milestones, and enhance the overall credibility and clarity of the application. The award made Stablepharma one of just five UK companies selected in a highly competitive round of over 1,200 applicants.
This success highlights how expert grant consultancy can significantly improve outcomes for high-potential applicants seeking funding under Horizon Europe’s most competitive instruments.
Spotlight on Success: Stablepharma Secures €2.5M Through the EIC Accelerator
In early 2025, Stablepharma Ltd was awarded €2.5 million in grant funding through the EIC Accelerator to advance its StablevaX™ technology—an innovation set to transform vaccine distribution by removing the need for cold‑chain logistics.
FI Group UK played a pivotal role in reviewing and strengthening the company’s final submission. Working closely with Stablepharma’s executive team, FI Group helped refine the technical narrative, align financials with key clinical milestones, and enhance the overall credibility and clarity of the application. The award made Stablepharma one of just five UK companies selected in a highly competitive round of over 1,200 applicants.
This success highlights how expert grant consultancy can significantly improve outcomes for high-potential applicants seeking funding under Horizon Europe’s most competitive instruments.
FAQs
Horizon Europe Grants
Have questions about Horizon Europe funding? You’re not alone. Below are answers to the most common queries we hear from UK businesses exploring EU innovation grants. From eligibility to success rates, we’ve covered the essentials to help you move forward with confidence.
What Our Clients Say
Leading innovators across the UK, from deep-tech start-ups to large research-driven corporates, trust FI Group to guide their most strategic grant bids. Our tailored support has helped secure multi-million euro awards through Horizon Europe, the EIC Accelerator, and Innovate UK. Clients return to us year after year for our end-to-end delivery, strategic insight, and deep evaluator understanding.
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