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EU Excludes Chinese Researchers from €93 Billion Horizon Grants

2/21/2026

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The European Union has excluded Chinese researchers from Horizon Europe grants totaling €93 billion in AI and biotechnology, effective this year due to security concerns and military applications.
The December regulations detail restrictions on Chinese participation in Horizon Europe programs.
Researchers outside China must show their partners are not controlled by Chinese entities.
Experts say the impact may be limited because collaboration with Chinese researchers was already low.

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The European Union has excluded Chinese researchers from Horizon Europe grants totaling €93 billion in AI and biotechnology, effective this year due to security concerns and military applications.
The December regulations detail restrictions on Chinese participation in Horizon Europe programs.
Researchers outside China must show their partners are not controlled by Chinese entities.
Experts say the impact may be limited because collaboration with Chinese researchers was already low.