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Written question asked by Imran Hussain (Labour) on Thursday, 12 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 June 2025 (named day). It was answered by Feryal Clark (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 June 2025 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.


Horizon Europe: Finance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what (a) formula and (b) criteria is used by UK Research and Innovation to determine the distribution of Horizon Europe funding; and how much funding has been allocated to (i) institutions and (ii) organisations in (A) Bradford and (B) West Yorkshire since the programme began.

Answer

The UK is an Associated Country to Horizon Europe. UK applicants are eligible to apply to Horizon Europe calls both now and in the future. The Government strongly encourages researchers to do so.

Horizon Europe funding calls are set by the EU, who then evaluate applications and award funding accordingly. As Horizon Europe is a competitive fund, UK entities bid into the programme directly.

As a result of the UK’s association to Horizon Europe, institutions and organisations in Bradford and West Yorkshire have been awarded €10 million and €74 million, respectively, as of 13 June 2025. These figures include funding from the UK Government’s Horizon Europe Guarantee Scheme.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
59400
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Finance West Yorkshire UK Research and Innovation Horizon Europe
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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