The European Commission has launched a consultation on the future portfolio and design of European Partnerships under Horizon Europe 2028–2034. The consultation closes on 16 October 2026.
The Commission is seeking evidence and stakeholder views on how European Partnerships should evolve and how their design, governance and implementation could be strengthened. The exercise offers organisations involved in current partnerships an early opportunity to help shape the next programme.
Why this matters
European Partnerships and Joint Undertakings represent a substantial part of collaborative EU research and innovation funding. The direction emerging from this consultation could affect future partnership structures, participation models, co-funding arrangements and the positioning of existing initiatives, including the Innovative Health Initiative.
What organisations should consider
Universities, research organisations, hospitals, SMEs and companies involved in European Partnerships should follow the process closely and assess whether to contribute evidence. The consultation may provide an early indication of how the partnership landscape could change under Horizon Europe 2028–2034.
This is a consultation and policy-development process. No final decisions on the future partnership portfolio or design have been adopted.
Official source
This EXELIXIS briefing is an original summary based on official EU information. The consultation materials and subsequent European Commission decisions prevail.