Horizon Europe 2025 Work Programme published: new funding opportunities in the Health cluster
The European Commission has published the new Horizon Europe 2025 Work Programme — the EU’s flagship programme for research and innovation. A key focus lies within the Health cluster, which allocates over € 480 million to projects in healthcare, medical technology, and life sciences.
What are the key themes?
The 2025 work programme marks the start of a new strategic phase under Horizon Europe (2025–2027). It reflects both technological ambitions and pressing societal challenges. Key themes include:
- Generative AI applications in clinical and care settings;
- Use of multimodal data in biomedical research;
- Smart medical technologies for diagnosis, monitoring, and therapy;
- Streamlined CE marking processes, supported by digital tools;
- Mental health, the health effects of climate change, and ageing;
- Pandemic preparedness, reinforced by HERA investments;
- Synergies with other EU programmes, such as Digital Europe, EU4Health, and EIT Health.
The programme highlights the EU’s commitment to data-driven, digital, and sustainable healthcare, while also promoting equity, public engagement, and resilience in health systems.
Why is this relevant?
For organisations in the Health domain — from research institutes to medtech and biotech companies — the 2025 Health cluster presents concrete opportunities for innovation, validation, and market entry. However, with deadlines in September 2025 and highly competitive calls, early preparation is key.
Need help exploring your Horizon Europe opportunities in 2025?
At Hezelburcht, we closely follow developments within Horizon Europe. We are happy to help you think about the feasibility, positioning and strategy for a successful application. Are you curious to know what opportunities Horizon Europe has to offer you? Contact us at info@hezelburcht.com or call us on 088 495 20 00 to scheduale a meeting with a specialist. You can also fill in the contact form below.
