Horizon Europe: Excellence Hubs2026 Call
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The Excellence Hubs call aims to strengthen regional innovation ecosystems by connecting universities, research organisations, businesses, public authorities and civil-society organisations. The programme encourages these partners to work together on shared regional challenges and build stronger links between research, innovation and practical implementation. It is suitable for established partnerships that can demonstrate how cooperation will improve regional innovation capacity, support economic development and create sustainable links among research and industry. This is a large collaborative programme, not an individual research grant.
Requirements checklist
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Applicants must form an eligible consortium that meets the specific Horizon Europe call conditions.
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The consortium should explain the regional innovation challenge it intends to address, identify the participating organisations and their roles, and present a coordinated plan with clear objectives, milestones and measurable outcomes.
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The proposal must demonstrate how the partnership will connect academia, industry, government and civil society, and how the results can continue beyond the grant period.
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Applicants must submit through the European Commission's Funding & Tenders Portal and follow the relevant work programme, call text, eligibility conditions and budget rules.
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A single individual or organisation without the required partnership should not be listed as eligible to apply independently.