EU and Australia successfully conclude Horizon Europe negotiations

Starting in 2027, Australia will associate to Pillar II of Horizon Europe, covering societal challenges across digital, industry and space; climate, energy and mobility; and food, bioeconomy and agriculture. Under this arrangement, Australian entities will no longer need to self-fund or rely on narrow exceptions, and will instead be treated as ‘eligible entities’ from an associated country. This grants them direct, routine access to EU funding on equal terms with EU Member States, including the ability to lead project consortia. Read more here.