India, EU conclude negotiations over key scientific cooperation programme
Once the agreement is signed and procedures are completed by both sides, Indian organisations will be able to receive funding directly from Horizon Europe.
India and the European Union have finalized negotiations regarding India's association with the Horizon Europe programme, a €93.5 billion flagship research and innovation initiative. This association is part of their broader strategic partnership and aims to enhance scientific collaboration, create new research opportunities, and deepen the strategic relationship between the two entities.
The move is expected to open up more collaboration avenues for researchers, businesses, and organizations across Europe, enabling them to work together with Indian partners on Horizon Europe's Pillar II: 'Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness'. This pillar focuses on multi-national research and innovation projects addressing societal and technological issues, such as health, digital, industry, space, climate, energy, and bioeconomy.
The successful conclusion of negotiations allows associated countries to participate on equal terms with EU counterparts in the relevant parts of the programme. In return, these countries contribute financially to the programme. The two sides are likely to sign the formal agreement in January, following the free trade agreement expected to be sealed later this month.
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