Horizon Europe — Blockchain & Web3
EU R&D funding for decentralized technologies, blockchain infrastructure, and Web3 innovation projects.
About this grant
Horizon Europe is the EU's flagship R&D funding programme with a €95.5B budget for 2021–2027. Within the Digital, Industry and Space cluster, substantial funding is allocated for blockchain and distributed ledger technologies, Web3 infrastructure, smart contracts, decentralized governance, and blockchain applications for public services. Projects must demonstrate scientific excellence, innovation potential, and clear EU added value. Funding is available for collaborative research projects, innovation actions, and coordination and support actions.
Eligibility criteria
- ✓Consortiums of 3+ entities from 3+ EU/associated countries
- ✓Universities, research institutes, companies, NGOs
- ✓Projects with clear scientific or innovation objectives
- ✓Open access to results required
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