Horizon Europe's WIDERA programme aims to strengthen the European Research Area by supporting inclusive participation of all EU Member States and associated countries in research and innovation. It focuses on reducing disparities in research capacities, fostering excellence in underrepresented regions, and promoting collaboration and knowledge-sharing across Europe. WIDERA funds projects to build research infrastructure, develop human capital, encourage mobility, and implement best practices for equitable participation. The 2026 topics of interest include initiatives to enhance research capacities, support networking and collaboration, and widen access to Horizon Europe funding opportunities. The topics are: 
 

• HORIZON-WIDERA-2026-06-ERA-01: Pillar I: Accelerating open access and research assessment reforms in ERA

• HORIZON-WIDERA-2026-06-ERA-02: Pillar I: Building institutional capacities for ethical, equitable, open, and inclusive ERA

• HORIZON-WIDERA-2026-06-ERA-03: Pillar II: Strengthening ecosystems for open, ethical, and sustainable ERA

• HORIZON-WIDERA-2026-06-ERA-04: Pillar II: Piloting innovative approaches to support academic startups and spinoffs

• HORIZON-WIDERA-2026-06-ERA-05: Pillar III: Fostering citizen engagement for more responsible and democratic R&I

• HORIZON-WIDERA-2026-06-ERA-06: Pillar III: European Citizens' Hackathon Championship

• HORIZON-WIDERA-2026-06-ERA-07: Pillar III: Science comes to town 2028

• HORIZON-WIDERA-2026-06-ERA-08: Pillar IV: Advancing Knowledge for ERA

Projects vary in duration and submission process; objectives include fostering innovation, improving healthcare, and addressing societal health challenges

• Open to research organizations, universities, hospitals, and industry partners established in EU Member States or associated countries.

• Specific eligibility criteria vary by topic; consult the official work programme.

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