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Australia Urged to Join Horizon Europe Before 2027 Deadline
10/2/2025
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- Australia is urged to join Horizon Europe before its 2027 replacement with a €175 billion budget.
- The current pay-as-you-go model ties funding to project participation, keeping returns domestically.
- New Zealand's €8 million investment yielded €152 million in projects.
- Competitors: South Korea, Singapore, and Japan are advancing in Horizon Europe, risking Australia's standing in global research.
