India and EU Conclude Negotiations for Horizon Europe Research Programme
· World · Hindustan Times, NDTV, The New Indian Express
India and the European Union concluded negotiations in Brussels for New Delhi's association with the €93.5-billion Horizon Europe research and innovation programme. The agreement is scheduled to begin in January 2027, subject to final signing and procedural approvals from both sides. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to travel to Brussels in mid-December to formally sign the accompanying India-EU free trade agreement. Once finalised, Indian researchers and organisations will be eligible to receive direct funding from the programme and lead multinational collaborative projects under Pillar II. The initiative targets global challenges including health, digital technology, space, climate, and energy.
Why it matters
Indian researchers and institutions gain direct access to EU research funding and collaborative projects across technology, climate, and health sectors.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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