CORDIS · 101251233 · HORIZON

M-HERO Moldovan Horizon Europe Office - Empowering Research, Expanding Horizons

Coordinator: AGENTIA NATIONALA PENTRU CERCETARE SI DEZVOLTARE (MD)

The project proposal addresses the critical need to enhance Moldova's integration into the European Research Area and maximize participation in Horizon Europe. As an Associated Country, Moldova faces significant structural challenges in its R&I ecosystem despite its promising foundations and EU association status.This project will systematically strengthen the operational capacity and professional expertise of Moldova's Horizon Europe Office and NCPs network through five specific objectives: (1) enhancing institutional capacity and operational efficiency; (2) improving proposal development sk…

EU contribution
€944k
Total cost
€944k
Period
2025-09-01 → 2028-08-31
Framework
Horizon Europe (2021–2027)
Funding scheme
HORIZON-CSA
Call
HORIZON-EURATOM-2025-MOLDOVA-IBA
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: €944k awarded to the consortium. The project runs over approximately 3 years from 2025-09-01 to 2028-08-31.

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 €944k toward a total project budget of €944k.
Which EU programme funds it?
The project is funded under Horizon Europe (2021–2027), call HORIZON-EURATOM-2025-MOLDOVA-IBA.
Who coordinates the project?
The project is coordinated by AGENTIA NATIONALA PENTRU CERCETARE SI DEZVOLTARE (MD).
What is the project timeline?
The project runs from 2025-09-01 to 2028-08-31 — approximately 3 years.
Where can I find the full project record?
The complete record — partners, deliverables, publications and news — is published on CORDIS under project ID 101251233.