CORDIS · 101059981 · HORIZON

GeneT The Gene Therapy CoE at the Center of Portugal

Coordinator: UNIVERSIDADE DE COIMBRA (PT)

The main goal of the present project is the creation of a Gene Therapy research & innovation hub rooted in a Center of Excellence (CoE) located in the CENTRO (center) region of Portugal – the GeneT. This CoE will capitalize on the already existing RD&I capacity in the field at the University of Coimbra (UC) – the regional (and national) pivot of the innovation potential and knowledge transfer in Red Biotechnology – and act as an (inter)national enabler of scientific and business excellence in Gene Therapy innovation and manufacturing.Gene Therapy is the latest revolution in the treatment of s…

EU contribution
€14.0M
Total cost
€14.0M
Period
2024-01-01 → 2029-12-31
Framework
Horizon Europe (2021–2027)
Funding scheme
HORIZON-CSA
Call
HORIZON-WIDERA-2022-ACCESS-01-two-stage
Status
SIGNED

About Horizon Europe (2021–2027)

Horizon Europe is the EU's current research and innovation programme, covering 2021 to 2027 with a budget of roughly €95.5 billion. Its three pillars are Excellent Science (frontier research and mobility), Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness (mission-driven collaborative projects in health, climate, digital, security and food) and Innovative Europe (the EIC and EIT). It also funds five EU Missions targeting cancer, climate adaptation, smart cities, oceans and soils.

EU contribution: €14.0M awarded to the consortium. The project runs over approximately 6 years from 2024-01-01 to 2029-12-31.

Full record on CORDIS — partners, deliverables, publications, news.

Open on cordis.europa.eu → Grant DOI ↗

Frequently asked questions

Who funds this research project?
This project is funded by the European Union through the Horizon Europe (2021–2027) programme, under the HORIZON-CSA funding scheme.
What is the EU contribution?
The European Commission contributes €14.0M toward a total project budget of €14.0M.
Which EU programme funds it?
The project is funded under Horizon Europe (2021–2027), call HORIZON-WIDERA-2022-ACCESS-01-two-stage.
Who coordinates the project?
The project is coordinated by UNIVERSIDADE DE COIMBRA (PT).
What is the project timeline?
The project runs from 2024-01-01 to 2029-12-31 — approximately 6 years.
Where can I find the full project record?
The complete record — partners, deliverables, publications and news — is published on CORDIS under project ID 101059981.