UK: "New plan to make science and technology links with the EU stronger and deeper" (Government)

The UK is launching a new nationwide advertising campaign to enhance its participation in Horizon Europe and is joining four European Research Infrastructure Consortia (ERICs, a specific legal form that facilitates the establishment and operation of research infrastructure) to strengthen collaborative ties between researchers across the Channel, the British government announced on 31/01/2025.

"The advertising campaign will bring the potential benefits of Horizon participation to life by shining a light on examples of businesses and researchers, right across the UK, who have benefited from funding."

The campaign will be completed by events, financial and networking support to reinforce the effective uptake of opportunities in Horizon Europe. For example, Pump Priming grants (funding to seed collaborations for applications to specific Horizon Europe topics in Pillar 2) are designed to support the establishment of consortia and the development of high-quality applications, according to the government.

"There are further plans to help British business people and researchers network with…