The five EU Missions in Horizon Europe are delivering tangible positive results in addressing some of Europe’s most pressing societal challenges through scientific and technological innovation, according to a mid-term assessment published today by the European Commission.
All Missions are making steady progress towards their objectives – with the Climate Adaptation Mission having already met and surpassed its 2030 targets.
The five Missions are large-scale initiatives under Horizon Europe, the EU’s multiannual research and innovation programme. They are designed to translate scientific and technological innovation into practical solutions that can be tested and deployed in real-life settings across Europe.
The five EU Missions were launched in 2021 under Horizon Europe 2021-2027. They address pressing societal challenges – climate change, soil and waters health, and cancer – by going beyond traditional instruments and giving research and innovation a new role. Their clear, ambitious and time-bound objectives help mobilise coordinated action and support long-term societal transformation.
More information is available in a press release online.