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India Explores Horizon Europe Partnership for Research Funding

2/7/2026

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After the 16th EU–India Summit in New Delhi, the European Commission and India began exploratory discussions on India's potential association with Horizon Europe.
If associated, Indian researchers and institutions could receive funding directly from Horizon Europe and lead projects, while India would contribute financially.
The discussions are non-binding and aim to assess the conditions for a possible formal agreement, building on the Agreement for Scientific and Technological Cooperation renewed until 2030.

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After the 16th EU–India Summit in New Delhi, the European Commission and India began exploratory discussions on India's potential association with Horizon Europe.
If associated, Indian researchers and institutions could receive funding directly from Horizon Europe and lead projects, while India would contribute financially.
The discussions are non-binding and aim to assess the conditions for a possible formal agreement, building on the Agreement for Scientific and Technological Cooperation renewed until 2030.