​European Funding

The Excellent Science part of H2020 supports the world-class science in Europe, by developing, attracting and retaining research talent and supporting the development of the best research infrastructures. Schemes under this pillar include:

• European Research Council (Frontier research by the best individual teams)
• Future and Emerging Technologies (Collaborative research to open new fields of innovation)
• Marie SkÅ‚odowska-Curie actions (Opportunities for training and career development)
• Research Infrastructures (Ensuring access to world-class facilities)

The Industrial Leadership supports key technologies, such as microelectronics, advanced manufacturing, etc. across existing and emerging sectors. It also aims at attracting more private investment into R&I and supporting the increase of innovative SMEs in Europe. It covers:

• Leadership in enabling & industrial technologies (LEITs) (ICT, nanotechnologies, materials, biotechnology, manufacturing, space)
• Access to risk finance (Leveraging private finance & venture capital)
• Innovation in SMEs (Fostering all forms of innovation in all types of SMEs)

The pillar of Societal Challenges supports R&I that target society and citizens (climate, environment, energy, transport, etc.). It supports the development of breakthrough solutions coming from multi-disciplinary collaborations, which include social sciences and humanities. It covers the following areas:

• Health, demographic change & wellbeing
• Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry marine/maritime/inland water research and the bioeconomy
• Secure, clean & efficient energy
• Smart, green & integrated transport
• Climate action, environment, resource efficiency & raw materials
• Inclusive, innovative & reflective societies
• Secure societies