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Horizon Europe Cluster 2 — Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society

Horizon Europe — Social Model & Sustainable Productivity

Funds research and policy tools that raise Europe's productivity while protecting its social model, environmental standards and biodiversity.

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This topic funds research into a central policy tension: Europe needs stronger productivity and competitiveness, but it also wants to keep a high level of welfare and social protection and stay within environmental and biodiversity limits.

Projects should study how geopolitics, global trade, climate and environmental change, technology and demographic change are reshaping that balance. The work c

Researching how Europe can improve productivity and sustainable competitiveness while protecting its social model and high environmental and biodiversity standards. Projects analyse geopolitical, trade, climate, technology and demographic shifts, then produce policy recommendations and a toolbox for Member States and Associated Countries.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.23 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.22 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€12M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-02Source: ec.europa.eu