€1.04 Bn to be invested in European Partnerships in advanced materials, textiles, and photovoltaics

The European Commission announces the launch of three new European Partnerships in advanced materials, textiles, and photovoltaics on 20/03/2025. In collaboration with private partners, the Commission aims to invest up to €1.04 Bn in these initiatives.

The first funding opportunities under these new partnerships will be part of the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025. A fourth co-programmed partnership on Virtual Worlds will be launched later in 2025.

These partnerships are a collaborative initiative between the European Commission and public or private organisations, established under the Horizon Europe framework. They aim to drive RD&I in strategic areas by pooling resources and expertise from various stakeholders, such as governments, industry leaders, research institutions, and civil society.

• The European Partnership for Innovation in Photovoltaics "will strengthen Europe’s role in the global photovoltaics market, promoting solar power, as outlined in the European Green Deal, the REPowerEU Plan and the 2023 Renewable Energy Directive". Between 2025 and 2030, the Commission and…