European Partnerships under Horizon Europe

European Partnerships are key instruments in Horizon Europe, which bring together the European Commission and private and/or public sector stakeholders to address some of Europe’s most pressing challenges through research and innovation. These partnerships aim to leverage the combined expertise and resources at EU, national and regional level, and ensure sustained impact through long- term strategic planning and funding of research and innovation actions.

Partners associated within the Partnerships:

Partners can represent industry, universities, research institutions, small and large companies, foundations and associations, public administrations. The modalities of participation in partnerships and the associated benefits vary depending on the type of partnership.

 

Types of European Partnerships

Under Horizon Europe, there are 3 different implementation modes for European Partnerships. The Partnership on Social Transformations and Resilience belongs to the group of co-funded partnerships.

1. Institutionalised European Partnerships

  • Joint Undertakings (JUs) based on Article 187 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU (TFEU): long-term collaborations with private (sometimes also public) partners requiring a high degree of integration
  • Article 185 initiatives, based on Article 185 TFEU: long-term collaborations with public partners requiring a high degree of integration
  • Both Article 185 and 187 partnerships require the adoption of specific legislation and are implemented by dedicated structures created for that purpose.
  • The European Institute of Innovation and Technology’s Knowledge and Innovation Communities (EIT KICs): Europe-wide innovation ecosystems that integrate education, research and entrepreneurship. They are established in compliance with the EIT regulation and the EIT’s Strategic Innovation Agenda.

2. Co-funded partnerships

Co-funded partnerships fund joint programmes of research and innovation activities between research and innovation funders. They are implemented through Horizon Europe Grant Agreements signed by the Commission and a consortium of partners, generally composed of research and innovation funders and other public authorities. Partners generally implement joint transnational calls as well as additional activities, with either 30% or 50% co-funding from Horizon Europe.

3. Co-programmed partnerships

Co-programmed partnerships are based on joint programming of research and innovation activities and mobilisation of additional activities by partners in line with the objectives of the partnership. They are based on a Memorandum of Understanding, which the Commission signs with industry associations. The EU contribution is implemented through Horizon Europe work programme calls, while matching contributions from partners are implemented under their responsibility.

 

The European Partnership portfolio

European Partnerships have been identified as part of the Horizon Europe strategic planning process, ensuring alignment with the programme’s priorities.

The selected partnerships are divided across 6 areas:

Partnerships portfolio

 

For more information, please visit:

ERA-LEARN website: https://www.era-learn.eu/

European Commission website: European Partnerships in Horizon Europe