INTRODUCTION 3
Executive Summary 4
How was the second strategic plan developed? 9
What is new in the second strategic plan? 10
 
Key strategic orientations for research and innovation 12
 
How will the pillars of Horizon Europe help deliver on the key strategic orientations? 17
Pillar II - Global challenges and European industrial competitiveness 17
Pillar III – Innovative Europe 27
Widening participation and strengthening the European Research Area 29
 
European Partnerships 32
 
Missions 34
 
International Cooperation 35
Research Security 38
 
Specific Issues 39
Balance between research and innovation 39
The integration of social sciences and humanities 40
The role of key enabling technologies in science, innovation and strategic value chains 40
Gender equality and inclusiveness, including the integration of gender concerns into R&I 41
Ethics and integrity 41
Dissemination and exploitation of results 42
Social innovation 44
Synergies 46
Spending strategies for EU policy priorities 48
 
Clusters
1. Health 50
2. Culture, Creativity & Inclusive Society 62
3. Civil Security for Society 73
4. Digital, Industry & Space 89
5. Climate, Energy & Mobility 106
6. Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture & Environment 120