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The European Commission and the United Kingdom have reached an agreement on the UK’s participation in Horizon Europe, the European Union’s (EU) research and innovation program, and Copernicus, the EU’s world-leading Earth observation program.

The agreement, which was signed on September 7, will allow the EU and the UK to deepen their relationship in the fields of research, innovation and space, bringing together the research and space communities. Overall, it is estimated that the UK will contribute almost 2.6 billion euros per year on average for its participation in both Horizon Europe and the Copernicus component of the space program.

From January 1, 2024, UK researchers and organizations will be able to participate in Horizon Europe on an equal footing with their counterparts in EU Member States and will have access to funding. This agreement reinforces the opportunity to be part of a global network of researchers and innovators with the aim of tackling global challenges in the fields of climate, energy, mobility, digital, industry and space, health and others.

More information on the EU-UK joint declaration and questions about the eligibility of UK entities is available on the European Commission’s website.

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