The European Commission proposes a €175 billion budget for the next Horizon Europe programme to fund research and technology development in 2028–2034, according to Informat.ro. That is nearly €80 billion more than the current €95.5 billion envelope, though the final figure is not yet set.

Funding would target medicine, artificial intelligence, agriculture, energy, environmental protection, security and space — from quantum computers and regenerative treatments to low-emission aviation and nuclear fusion. The programme would support cutting-edge research and turning results into products and services.

Romania could obtain funds for lab modernisation, equipment, researcher training and international projects. Access is not automatic: institutions must submit competitive proposals. The National Research Authority recommends starting preparations in 2026.

The European Parliament wants a €200 billion budget, while the EU Council is discussing about €158.2 billion. The Parliament’s specialised committee is due to vote on 10 November 2026, with a plenary vote in the week of 23 November. If talks wrap up in 2027, the new programme could start on 1 January 2028.

Earlier, the Commission already added €500 million to the Horizon Europe 2026–2027 work programme and more than €210 million to Marie Skłodowska-Curie components, amid EU budget disputes over possible cuts to research and Erasmus+.

Source consulted: European Commission proposes €175 billion for Horizon Europe / Romania could win research funds — Informat.ro.

Image: CERN, aerial (Wikimedia Commons, CC0).

Sources consulted: European Commission proposes €175 billion for Horizon Europe / Romania could win research funds — Informat.ro.