UK Gov. to supercharge British participation in Horizon Europe 2025
Summary
Science and Technology Secretary Peter Kyle said: “Everyone knew what a big job we had on our hands to restore the UK’s place as the natural R&D partner to our neighbours, when we associated to Horizon a year ago. New for 2025, Innovate UK will take delegations of British business people and researchers to Italy, Germany and Spain to network with potential R&D partners in those countries, and work on how to build the best possible bids for Horizon funding together. The campaign, which will be seen on a range of channels including LinkedIn and podcasts, will showcase the breadth of projects that can receive funding from Horizon, from curing diseases to transforming agriculture, and encourage organisations to apply by emphasising the support available for applicants. Businesses up and down the country are already carrying out cutting-edge R&D thanks to Horizon backing, like Recycleye, who are developing AI-powered robotics to lower the cost of waste sorting, making recycling more economically viable. Victor Dewulf, CEO of Recycleye, said: “Horizon funding catalysed the refinement of our machines to meet the unpredictable industrial environment of recycling facilities, helping us as a British business be at the forefront of European waste management innovations.” We know from recent history that the UK can be a leader in this area.