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The European Commission is inviting interested stakeholders to share their views on EU health priorities and strategic orientations, to feed into the preparation of the 2027 EU4Health work programme.

The call for proposals Game-Changing Innovation for European Launch Solutions (PPPA-2026-LAUNCHERS-GAMECHANGING) closed on 29 April 2026. A total of 13 proposals have been submitted.

In the context of the Digital Europe Programme call "Accelerating Best Use of Technologies" (DIGITAL-2026-BESTUSE-10), HaDEA organised an Info Session on 29 April 2026. All presentations and the recording from the session are now available below for your reference.

The call HORIZON-CL4-2026-05, part of Horizon Europe Cluster 4: Digital, Industry and Space, closed on 15 April 2026. A total of 250 proposals have been submitted in response to this call.

HaDEA has published the Prior Information Notice (PIN) HADEA/2026/OP/0020-PIN: EU FAB+ Multiple Sourcing Pilot for Capacity Reservation for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

The calls for proposals 'DIGITAL-2026-SKILLS-10 - Advanced Digital Skills' and 'DIGITAL-2026-BESTUSE-10 - Accelerating Best Use of Technologies' are now published on the Funding and Tenders portal and will open on 21 April 2026.

On 1 April 2026, the Commission has opened the second request period for joint scientific consultations (JSCs) for 2026. The submission period is open from 1 to 29 April 2026 to developers of both medicinal products and medical devices.

HaDEA has published the Prior Information Notice (PIN) HADEA/2026/OP/0021-PIN: Long-term API stockpiling and rapid finished dose form manufacture.

HaDEA has published the Prior Information Notice (PIN) HADEA/2026/OP/0019-PIN: Clinical Trial Readiness through the Establishment of a Pilot Filovirus Investigational Vaccine Reserve.

HaDEA has published the Prior Information Notice (PIN) HADEA/2026/OP/0015-PIN: Multiple sourcing Framework Contracts to speed up the development of and access to innovative medical countermeasures - Next Generation Therapeutics for Infectious Diseases

HaDEA has published the EU4Health call for tenders HADEA/2026/OP/0001 - Implementation of the new SoHO Regulation: training and networking of SoHO Competent Authorities’ staff for oversight.

The European Commission has unveiled two new calls for proposals as part of the Connecting Europe Facility - Digital (CEF-Digital) programme, following the recent publication of the list of 13 Cable Projects of European Interest (CPEI) areas.

With a total budget of €90.97 million, the Horizon Europe EU Space Research call 2026 offers a wide range of new collaboration opportunities for the space community.

The Health and Digital Executive Agency has completed the call DIGITAL-2026-SKILLS-09, funded under the Digital Europe Programme. The call has received a total of 31 proposals by the 3 March 2026 deadline.

Under the CEF-Digital programme, HaDEA is seeking experts with strong technical backgrounds on submarine cables.

HaDEA has published the Prior Information Notice (PIN) HADEA/2026/OP/0007-PIN - Strategic Upskilling and/or Reskilling for the Space Industry Workforce. This contract focuses on upskilling/reskilling graduates and/or active workers in the space industry, covering upstream and downstream sectors.

The latest call for proposals from the digital strand of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF-Digital) programme opened with a deadline to apply by 6 May 2026 at 17.00 (Brussels time). Join the Info Session online on 5 March at 09.30 to learn more.

The call HORIZON-CL4-2025-04, part of Horizon Europe Cluster 4: Digital, Industry and Space, closed on 2 October 2025. HaDEA has now completed the evaluation of the proposals submitted under this call.

HaDEA is seeking experts with strong scientific, technical and industrial backgrounds on the subjects of sensing technologies, AI agents, and intelligent robotics.

The European Commission has published the 2026 Horizon Europe ‘Health’ calls for proposals. Interested applicants are invited to check the EU Funding and Tenders Portal for more information and to apply.

The European Commission has published the 2026 Horizon Europe calls for proposals supporting the EU Mission on cancer. Interested applicants are invited to check the EU Funding and Tenders Portal for more information and to apply.

HaDEA is happy to announce the launch of a new call in the digital strand of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF-Digital) programme improving Europe's digital connectivity infrastructures until 2027.

The new call for proposals Game-Changing Innovation for European Launch Solutions (PPPA-2026-LAUNCHERS-GAMECHANGING) is open for submissions.

The Horizon Europe Info Days on Cluster 4 – Digital, Industry and Space were held online on 29 and 30 January 2026. The recordings are now available.

The call HORIZON-CL4-2025-02 (SPACE-HADEA), part of Horizon Europe Cluster 4: Digital, Industry and Space (Destination 5), closed on 25 September 2025. HaDEA has now completed the evaluation of the proposals submitted under this call.

The European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) has now completed the evaluation of the proposals submitted to the above-mentioned call. Applicants have been informed about the evaluation results for their proposals.

HaDEA has published a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for a call for tenders expected to open in February 2026: HADEA/2026/OP/0001 - PIN: Implementation of the new SoHO Regulation: training and networking of SoHO Competent Authorities’ staff for oversight.

The 2026 Work Programme establishes two calls under the Digital pillar, across four destinations: HORIZON-CL4-2026-04 (€ 221.8 million, 15 topics) and HORIZON-CL4-2026-05 (€ 85.5 million, 3 topics). Learn more about the call details and topics.

The European Commission has opened the first submission period for joint scientific consultations (JSCs) for 2026.

HaDEA has completed the evaluation of proposals for two calls under Horizon Europe Cluster 4: Industry.

The European Commission adopted the main Horizon Europe work programme for 2026-2027

The European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) has signed two new contracts under the 2024 EU4Health work programme.

The Commission has selected 56 projects from the fourth round of calls for proposals under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Digital programme.

HaDEA has published the call for tenders HADEA/2025/OP/0052 - Strengthening national implementation of organ transplant practices, in particular through cooperation between national authorities and professional sector associations.

On 14 October 2025, HaDEA organised an info session on the call DIGITAL-2025-BESTUSE-TECH-09: Accelerating the Best Use of Technologies, funded under the Digital Europe Programme. The presentations and recording are now available.

Two Industry calls, HORIZON-CL4-2025-01 and the first stage call HORIZON-CL4-2025-05-two-stage (both part of Horizon Europe Cluster 4: Digital, Industry and Space), closed on 23 September 2025.

The call HORIZON-CL4-2025-04, part of Horizon Europe Cluster 4: Digital, Industry and Space, closed on 2 October 2025. A total of 503 proposals have been submitted in response to this call.

HaDEA has published the Prior Information Notice HADEA/2025/OP/0052 - PIN - Strengthening national implementation of organ transplant practices, in particular through cooperation between national authorities and professional sector associations.

The European Commission has made the first amendment to the Digital Europe (DIGITAL) Work Programme 2025-2027 ensuring EU resources continue to support the Commission’s ambitions on developing and deploying critical technologies in Europe.

HaDEA organised a webinar on REPA (reporting and payment) for beneficiaries, and the presentations are now available.

The call HORIZON-CL4-2025-02 (SPACE-HADEA), part of Horizon Europe Cluster 4: Digital, Industry and Space (Destination 5), closed on 25 September 2025. A total of 93 proposals have been submitted.

HaDEA has published new open calls for proposals covering nine topics outlined in the 2025 EU4Health Work Programme and based on DG SANTE policy priorities.

HaDEA and the European Commission's Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (SANTE) have prepared video guidelines for the EU4Health call for tenders HADEA/2025/OP/0045 - Single Framework contract for supporting joint work of Member States on Substances of Human Origins (SoHO)

HaDEA has published the call for tenders HADEA/2025/OP/0043 - Support the implementation of the new Substances of Human Origin (SoHO) Regulation 1938/2024, including dissemination and training of SoHO professionals to comply with the new technical and regulatory requirements.

The Health and Digital Executive Agency has completed two calls under the Digital Europe Programme: European Digital Innovation Hubs - Associated countries (EDIHs with reinforced AI focus) and Accelerating the Best Use of Technologies. The two calls have received a total of 65 proposals.

HaDEA has published open calls for proposals on crisis preparedness under the 2025 EU4Health Work Programme.

The Commission has launched a targeted consultation on the 2026 EU4Health Annual Work Programme.

HaDEA has published the call for tenders HADEA/2025/OP/0036 – Harmonising the implementation of EU legal requirements in the fields of the Official Controls Regulation, Border Controls, and the use of Trade Control and Expert System (TRACES) through the 'Better Training for Safer Food' Initiative.

HaDEA has published the call for tenders HADEA/2025/OP/0045- Single Framework contract for supporting joint work of Member States in the field of Substances of Human Origin.

HaDEA has published the EU4Health call for tenders HADEA/2025/OP/0034 - Administrative and secretarial support for the implementation of initiatives on digital health and the European Health Data Space (EHDS).

HaDEA has published the Prior Information Notice HADEA/2025/OP/0043 - PIN - Support the implementation of the new Substances of Human Origin (SoHO) Regulation 1938/2024, including dissemination and training of SoHO professionals to comply with the new technical and regulatory requirements.

HaDEA has recently signed 11 grant agreements supporting the activities of the European Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA) in the area of crisis preparedness, for a total EU contribution of €158 million under the EU4Health programme.

HaDEA has published a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for a call for tenders to be funded under the Better Training for Safer Food initiative (BTSF) of the European Union.

The EU’s digital strategy (A Europe fit for the digital age - European Commission) has the ambition to foster Europe’s “Digital Decade” with strengthening its digital sovereignty and set global standards for digital data, technology, and infrastructure.

The 2025 Work Programme establishes two calls under the Industry pillar, across 4 different destinations: HORIZON-CL4-2025-01 (€494 million, 28 topics, single stage) and HORIZON-CL4-2025-05-two-stage (€161 million, 6 topics, two-stage).

HaDEA has signed new framework contracts under the EU4Health programme to enhance the monitoring of pathogens and pollutants in wastewater, a crucial step in establishing an early warning system for future pandemics.

The European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) has signed new multiple framework contracts under the EU4Health programme to strengthen the EU’s health emergency preparedness and response mechanisms.

On 11 June 2025, HaDEA organised a webinar on grant management, providing the European Digital Innovation Hubs with useful information and rules on operational, financial, and legal aspects.

With a total budget of €536.1 million, the Horizon Europe Cluster 4 Digital call 2025 covers 28 topics across 4 different destinations. It offers exciting funding opportunities in a broad range of areas.

With a total budget of €139 million, the Horizon Europe EU space research call 2025 offers a variety of exciting collaboration opportunities for the space community.

The materials from the session are now available.

HaDEA has published the 2025 calls for proposals under Horizon Europe 'Health'.

The Horizon Europe Info Days on Cluster 4 – Digital, Industry and Space took place online on 13 and 14 May 2025. The recordings of the sessions are now available.

HaDEA has published the call for tenders HADEA/2025/OP/0018 - Enhancing Animal Health and Welfare in EU Member States and Candidate Countries: Harmonising EU Legal Frameworks through the 'Better Training for Safer Food' Initiative.

HaDEA has published a number of Horizon Europe calls for proposals on cancer research to support the EU Mission on Cancer.

On Wednesday 14 May 2025, HaDEA has organised a virtual info session on the call DIGITAL-2025-BESTUSE-08: Accelerating the Best Use of Technologies, launched under the Digital Europe Programme. The materials from the session are now available.

The Annual Work Programme 2025 for Horizon Europe has just been adopted.

To evaluate project proposals submitted under the upcoming Horizon Europe Digital Research calls, HaDEA is looking for experts.

The European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) and the Health Emergency Preparedness and Response (HERA) have prepared video guidelines for the EU4Health call for tenders to set up Framework Contracts to speed up the development of next-generation influenza vaccines.

HaDEA has published the Prior Information Notice HADEA/2025/OP/0012-PIN - Enhancing Animal Health and Welfare in EU Member States and Candidate Countries: Harmonising EU Legal Frameworks through the 'Better Training for Safer Food' Initiative.

HaDEA is looking for experts to evaluate project proposals submitted under the upcoming Horizon Europe EU Space Research call 2025 (HORIZON-CL4-2025-02).

The Commission has opened four new calls worth €140 million under the Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) to advance the roll out of Artificial Intelligence (AI), promote advanced digital skills, expand the network of European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) and fight disinformation.

HaDEA and HERA have recorded an info session for the EU4Health call for tenders to develop point-of-care diagnostic medical devices for antimicrobial susceptibility testing.

The six EU Executive Agencies — REA, CINEA, HADEA, ERCEA, EISMEA, and EACEA — play a key role in implementing major EU-funded programmes. Every three years, these agencies undergo a thorough evaluation to ensure they are providing the best services to you.

The Health and Digital Executive Agency has completed its 4th CEF-Digital call for proposals with its 1st call for the European Quantum Communication Infrastructure (EuroQCI), with 24 proposals submitted by the 27 March 2025 deadline.

The Commission will allocate €1.3 billion for the deployment of critical technologies that are strategically important for the future of Europe and the continent's tech sovereignty through the Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) work programme for 2025 to 2027 adopted today.

HaDEA has published the EU4Health call for tenders HADEA/2025/CPN/0008 - Multiple sourcing Framework Contracts to speed up the development of and access to innovative medical countermeasures - Next-Generation Influenza Vaccines.

HaDEA has published the EU4Health call for tenders HADEA/2025/OP/0012 - Multiple framework contracts in cascade for legal support services for the compliance assessment of national transposing measures in the health and food safety areas in the context of the enlargement.

HaDEA has published the EU4Health call for tenders HADEA/2025/CPN/0006 on the development of a rapid point-of-care antimicrobial susceptibility testing diagnostic medical device.

On 19 March, the European Commission presented the Steel and Metals Action Plan, announced in the Clean Industrial Deal. The focus of this action plan is on lowering energy costs, creating lead markets for low-carbon products, increasing circularity and levelling the international playing field.

These are the results of the evaluation of the proposals submitted to the DIGITAL-2024-BESTUSE-TECH-07 call under the Digital Europe Programme.

These are the results of the evaluation of the proposals submitted to the DIGITAL-2024-ADVANCED-DIGITAL-07 call under the Digital Europe Programme.

HaDEA has published the call for tenders HADEA/2025/OP/0013 - Speeding up the access to and/or uptake of innovative Mpox vaccines.

HaDEA has published the Prior Information Notice for the EU4Health call for tenders on multiple framework contracts in cascade for legal support services for the compliance assessment of national transposing measures in the health and food safety areas in the context of the enlargement.

HaDEA has published the Prior Information Notice HADEA/2025/OP/0013-PIN for the EU4Health call for tenders to speed up the access to and/or uptake of innovative Mpox vaccines.

HaDEA has published the Prior Information Notice HADEA/2025/CPN/0006-PIN for the upcoming publication of the EU4Health call for tenders on the development of a rapid point-of-care antimicrobial susceptibility testing diagnostic medical device.

HaDEA has published the EU4Health Prior Information Notice HADEA/2025/CPN/0008-PIN - Multiple sourcing Framework Contracts to speed up the development of and access to innovative medical countermeasures - Next-Generation Influenza Vaccines.

HaDEA has published the EU4Health call for proposals EU4H-2024-PJ-04 - EU-USA cooperation on lung cancer

HaDEA has published the call for tenders HADEA/2024/OP/0057 - Organisational support to SoHO Competent Authorities in Member States for the implementation of Regulation 1938/2024.

HaDEA has published the call for tenders HADEA/2024/OP/0026 - Service contract to translate and validate the European medical device nomenclature (EMDN) and the International medical device regulators forum (IMDRF) adverse events terminologies in official EU languages

HaDEA has published the EU4Health call for tenders HADEA/2024/OP/0014-Support centre for the European electronic health record exchange Format (EEHRxF) and for the interoperability and security of electronic health record systems.

HaDEA has published a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for a call for tenders to be funded under the 2024 EU4Health Annual Work Programme.

HaDEA has published the EU4Health call for tenders on setting up horizon scanning for medical devices & in vitro diagnostic medical devices.

HaDEA has published the EU4Health call for tenders HADEA/2024/OP/0034- Support to stakeholders on secondary use of data within the European Health Data Space.

HaDEA has published the EU4Health call for tenders HADEA/2024/OP/0029 - Framework contract in cascade for the implementation of pharmaceutical legislation and data-driven policy for medical products

HaDEA has published seven calls for proposals under the EU4Health Annual Work Programme 2024.

HaDEA has published the EU4Health call for tenders HADEA/2024/OP/0031: Single framework contract for joint clinical assessments and joint scientific consultations under Regulation (EU) 2021/2282 on health technology assessment

HaDEA has published the EU4Health call for tenders HADEA/2024/OP/0027-Exploratory study on the provision of care for Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) cancer patients in the Union.

HaDEA has published a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for an upcoming EU4Health call for tenders.