Agreement on the participation of Armenia in Horizon Europe
International agreement on the participation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Horizon Europe
International agreement on the participation of Georgia in Horizon Europe
Agreement on the participation of Israel in Horizon Europe
International agreement on the participation of Kosovo in Horizon Europe
Agreement on the participation of Moldova in Horizon Europe
International agreement on the participation of Montenegro in Horizon Europe
International agreement on the participation of North Macedonia in Horizon Europe
Agreement on the participation of Serbia in Horizon Europe
International agreement on the participation of Tunisia in Horizon Europe
International agreement on the participation of Turkey in Horizon Europe
Associated status is the closest form of research and innovation cooperation between European Union (EU) Member States and non-EU countries, allowing non-EU countries to take part in the various actions of the Horizon Europe programme on the same terms (rights and obligations) as Member States.
This privileged relationship makes it easier to work on and fund joint projects. The framework increases opportunities for the non-EU countries’ national researchers/entities to collaborate with those of the Member States and other associated countries. It also gives access to a broad range of calls for proposals issued under the EU framework programmes. No additional administrative requirements are imposed, provided that the legal entities meet the same requirements as any other legal entity located in the EU.
The non-EU countries participate in all parts (or pillars) of Horizon Europe, which is implemented by Decision (EU) 2021/764 (see summary) and through a financial contribution to the European Institute of Technology.
The association agreements set out the rules for participating in Horizon Europe, guaranteeing the equal treatment of all associated partners, in particular regarding:
Legal entities established in Member States can take part in equivalent programmes and projects (or parts thereof) in the non-EU country, in accordance with their laws (see Annex II).
Both parties must mutually promote and encourage open-science practices in their programmes and projects as per the rules of the Horizon Europe programme and the national laws or regulations of the non-EU country concerned.
The only limitation to participation in the programme is linked to the protection of the EU’s strategic assets, interests, autonomy and security, as defined by Article 22(5) of the regulation.
The association agreements set up a joint committee composed of members from the EU and the non-EU country concerned. Its tasks include the following.
The joint committees meet at least once per year, but regular correspondence between the parties is encouraged in order to closely follow up the proper implementation of the agreement.
The association agreements are applicable (entry into force or provisional application) since .
| Signature | Provisional application / Entry into force | |
|---|---|---|
| Albania | ||
| Armenia | ||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||
| Georgia | ||
| Israel | ||
| Kosovo* | ||
| Moldova | ||
| Montenegro | ||
| North Macedonia | ||
| Serbia | ||
| Tunisia | ||
| Turkey |
For further information, see:
International Agreement between the European Union, of the one part, and the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Albania, of the other part, on the participation of the Republic of Albania in the Union programme Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (OJ L 95, , pp. 174–188).
Agreement between the European Union, of the one part, and the Republic of Armenia, of the other part, on the participation of the Republic of Armenia in the Union programme Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (OJ L, 2024/1313, ).
International Agreement between the European Union, of the one part, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, of the other, on the participation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Union programme Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (OJ L 95, , pp. 79–94).
International Agreement between the European Union, of the one part, and Georgia, of the other part, on the participation of Georgia in the Union programme Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (OJ L 95, , pp. 158–173).
Agreement between the European Union, of the one part, and Israel, of the other part, on the participation of Israel in the Union programme Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (OJ L 95, , pp. 143–157).
International Agreement between the European Union, of the one part, and Kosovo*, of the other part, on the participation of Kosovo in the Union programme Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (OJ L 95, , pp. 95–109).
Agreement between the European Union, of the one part, and the Republic of Moldova, of the other part, on the participation of the Republic of Moldova in the Union programme Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (OJ L, 2024/1581, ).
International Agreement between the European Union, of the one part, and Montenegro, of the other part, on the participation of Montenegro in the Union programme Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (OJ L 95, , pp. 110–125).
International Agreement between the European Union, of the one part, and the Republic of North Macedonia, of the other part, on the participation of North Macedonia in the Union programme Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (OJ L 95, , pp. 126–142).
Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Serbia on the participation of the Republic of Serbia in the Union programme Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (OJ L 95, , pp. 63–78).
International agreement between the European Union, of the one part, and Republic of Tunisia, of the other part, on the participation of the Republic of Tunisia in the Union programme Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (OJ L 307, , pp. 1–16).
International Agreement between the European Union, of the one part, and the Republic of Turkey, of the other part, on the participation of the Republic of Turkey in the Union programme Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (OJ L 95, , pp. 33–47).