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Horizon Europe — Research Infrastructures

Consolidation of the research infrastructure landscape – development of complementarities, synergies and/or integration between a set of pan-European research infrastructures

Funds complementary services, synergies and integration across Europe’s major research infrastructures.

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Operational-integration projects should share horizontal services and tools, develop joint scientific services, reduce duplication and create sustainable long-term cooperation. They may include service-level agreements, common resources, cross-disciplinary collaboration and staff-skill exchanges.

Merger-oriented projects must involve the relevant funders and define the future infrastructure’s gov

This Research and Innovation Action consolidates the European research-infrastructure landscape through complementarities, synergies or integration among at least two ESFRI Landmarks and/or ERICs, or between one such infrastructure and another infrastructure of European interest. Proposals may develop tighter operational integration or the feasibility and planning of a future merger.

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.15 Jun 2027
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.€20M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: HORIZON-INFRA-2027-DEV-01-02Source: ec.europa.eu