The year 2023 is quickly approaching, and it already offers promising new ways to support and promote sustainable digital innovation. On December 6, 2022, the European Commission officially adopted the Horizon Europe work programme 2023-2024. This document entails all Calls for funding expected to be launched in the upcoming two years to support European researchers and innovators working to develop ground-breaking solutions to pressing environmental, energy, digital, and geopolitical challenges.

€13.5 billion for Europe’s sustainable digital innovation

The Horizon Europe work programme 2023-2024 allocates a budget of €13.5 billion to finance cutting-edge research and innovation projects. Over 42% of this budget is devoted to achieving important climate action goals, coming up with innovative ways to cut greenhouse gas emissions, and adapting to climate change. The EU’s digital transition will be aided by €4.5 billion, which will also be used to develop key digital technologies and promote their adoption in everyday life.

A glimpse into the 2023 Horizon Europe calls for sustainable digital innovation

With over 20 years of experience in obtaining European funding and expertise in sustainable digital transformation, the Digital for Planet team has the best resources to assist you in creating a winning proposal for the upcoming 2023 Horizon Europe Calls. Check our list of Calls in Horizon Europe Cluster 4 dedicated to developing innovative ICT solutions to protect our environment, and get in touch for more information.

• HORIZON-CL4-2023-DATA-01-04: Cognitive Computing Continuum: Intelligence and automation for more efficient data processing (AI, data and robotics partnership)

Budget: total indicative budget for the topic is EUR 28 million.

Deadline: March 29, 2023.

• HORIZON-CL4-2023-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01-02: Industrial leadership in AI, Data and Robotics – advanced human-robot interaction (AI Data and Robotics Partnership)

Budget: total indicative budget for the topic is EUR 30 million.

Deadline: March 29, 2023.

• HORIZON-CL4-2023-SPACE-01-11: End-to-end Earth observation systems and associated services

Budget: total indicative budget for the topic is EUR 10.10 million.

Deadline: March 28, 2023.

• HORIZON-CL4-2023-HUMAN-01-01: Efficient trustworthy AI – making the best of data (AI, Data and Robotics Partnership)

Budget: total indicative budget for the topic is EUR 35 million.

Deadline: March 29, 2023.

• HORIZON-CL4-2023-HUMAN-01-02: Large Scale pilots on trustworthy AI data and robotics addressing key societal challenges (AI Data and Robotics Partnership)

Budget: total indicative budget for the topic is EUR 24 million.

Deadline: March 29, 2023.

• HORIZON-CL4-2023-HUMAN-01-12: Pilots for the Next Generation Internet

Budget: total indicative budget for the topic is EUR 14 million.

Deadline: March 29, 2023.

HORIZON-CL4-2023-HUMAN-01-21: Next Generation eXtended Reality

Budget: total indicative budget for the topic is EUR 26 million.

Deadline: March 29, 2023.

About Horizon Europe Cluster 4

The European Commission has identified several impact areas where European research can make a difference, the so-called Clusters. Under the Pillar II of Horizon Europe, Cluster 4 – Digital, Industry, and Space covers two main research areas: industrial research and innovation and space. The aim is to fund initiatives deploying trusted digital technologies for a European industry that respects and safeguards our planet. The Calls within Cluster 4 focus on different R&I topics, many of which are critical to combating climate change and its adverse effects on our societies.

Meet the Digital for Planet team at the Cluster 4 – Horizon Europe Info Days, taking place online on December 12-14, 2022, and follow our live tweeting to learn the most prominent details.