Horizon Europe - Cluster 1: Health

Cluster 1 focuses on improving the health and well-being of people of all ages by advancing research and developing innovative healthcare solutions by preventing, diagnosing, monitoring, treating, and curing illnesses. Among the aims of this cluster are promoting healthy living, creating stronger and more sustainable healthcare systems, and empowering patients in advocating for and managing their care. Key areas of intervention include health throughout the lifespan, social and environmental determinants of health, rare and chronic diseases (both infectious and non-communicable), digital health solutions, and health systems.

If you are interested in learning more about Cluster 1 funding opportunities:

Please contact the International Research Facilitator

 

European Commision website for Cluster 1: Health
Cluster 1 Webinar Recording by the Delegation of the European Union to Canada (YouTube)
Cluster 1 Work Programme for 2025 (PDF)

Cluster 1 Funding Calls

The following opportunities are currently available for Cluster 1. Please click on the program code for a direct link to the funding call in the EU Funding and Tenders Portal.

¹”Destinations” represent the expected impact of projects within this group. More information is available in the Work Programme document in the Resources section above.
²”Action” describes the types of activities and their aims. Where applicable, these may correspond with a range of Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs).
RIA – Research and Innovation Actions. Where applicable, these often correspond with projects in the range of TRL 2-6.
IA – Innovation Actions. Where applicable, these often correspond with projects in the range of TRL 4-8.
CSA – Coordination and Support Actions. Actions contribute to Horizon Europe’s objectives by promoting collaboration, coordination of research and innovation activities, and knowledge exchange.

Upcoming and Recent Webinars

Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)

The Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) is hosting a webinar and seeking Canadian partners for health project calls, recently released in the 2025 Horizon Europe Work Programme for Cluster 1. The webinar is scheduled for June 4^th and you can register using the following link: Webinar Registration - Zoom.

This webinar will include participation from Canada’s Cluster 1 National Contact Points and CSIC’s Cluster 1 Horizon Europe Leads. It will be a great opportunity to learn more about the funding opportunities within the Horizon Europe framework, Canadian NCPs and their role, timelines for 2025 and 2026 calls and strategies in preparing your pitches for collaborating with CSIC on these Cluster 1 Health project submissions.

Networking Opportunities

Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)

Spain’s National Research Council, CSIC, Horizon Europe’s SECOND most active participant seeks CANADIAN partners for the following seven health project calls which close on September 18, 2025.

Canadians are encouraged to email programas.europeos@csic.es to share one’s pitch for the call(s) of interest by June 11, 2025. Please consult the four-page Horizon Europe Support Document (XLSX) and reach out to Canada’s National Contact Points (NCP) in copy for help in your efforts.

The Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) is Spain’s largest public research institution with over 16,000 research staff and ranks as the fourth most prominent public research organization in the European Union and seventh, globally. Operating under the Ministry of Science and Innovation while maintaining independent legal status, CSIC carries out research, innovation and training activities in all fields of knowledge and it plays a pivotal role in shaping scientific and technological policy, both in Spain and worldwide. CSIC is the SECOND most active participant in Horizon Europe based on total number of funded actions as of 2025, with 661 signed grants and a net EU contribution of EUR 298 million.