Education, Science & Innovation:

All Horizon Clusters & EU Missions

A focused day dedicated to Education, Science & Innovation, bringing together practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and professionals from educational institutions, research organisations, public bodies, and innovation-driven initiatives across all EU Missions. The day explores how education, scientific knowledge, and innovation ecosystems connect to strategic priorities, organisational transformation, and long-term value creation in complex and uncertain environments.

This day is designed for anyone who wants to take action on funding and partnerships in education, science, and innovation, including:

  • education professionals and institutional teams

  • researchers, academics, and PhD candidates

  • innovation and R&I managers

  • EdTech entrepreneurs and innovators

  • startups, SMEs, and industry partners

  • NGOs and social impact organisations

  • project managers and EU funding consultants

  • public sector stakeholders and ecosystem builders

Explore funding opportunities across all 6 Horizon Europe clusters and all EU Missions.

Horizon Clusters

In Horizon Europe, clusters are the EU’s main thematic areas that organise funding opportunities (calls + topics) for collaborative research and innovation projects. There are 6 clusters:

  • Cluster 1- Health

  • Cluster 2- Culture, Creativity & Inclusive Society

  • Cluster 3- Civil Security for Society

  • Cluster 4- Digital, Industry & Space

  • Cluster 5- Climate, Energy & Mobility

  • Cluster 6- Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture & Environment

EU Missions in Horizon Europe

EU Missions are large-scale initiatives within Horizon Europe that establish clear, time-bound objectives to address major challenges, including climate change, cancer, ocean restoration, soil health, and the creation of climate-neutral, smart cities. They mobilize and connect researchers, policymakers, citizens, and other stakeholders to combine resources, stimulate innovation, and deliver concrete solutions that generate tangible benefits for society.

Build Horizon Europe-ready consortia using the VCW Funnel, myVCW AI, and targeted matchmaking.

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Horizon Europe offers €95B in funding until 2027. This summit prioritises participants with a clear role or ambition in Horizon Europe proposals.

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    Friday, 23 January 2026

    A leadership-focused day convening executives, policymakers, and senior decision-makers from organizations and public institutions across all EU Missions, addressing strategic governance, organisational transformation, and long-term value creation in complex and uncertain environments.

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