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Verified source: Innovate UK Business Connect FundingLast verified 12 Aug 2026

Horizon Europe 2026-27: Cancer Mission

Funding opportunities under the Horizon Europe 2026-27 Work Programmes for the EU Mission: Cancer, targeting research and innovation in cancer prevention, cure, and patient quality of life.

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Key facts

Funding amount
€3m to €15m per project
Deadline
21 Sept 2027
Region
UK-wide
Business type
Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
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Plain English summary

The Horizon Europe Cancer Mission offers substantial funding for collaborative research and innovation projects in cancer. These opportunities, with calls opening in February 2026 and 2027, are open to businesses, universities, and research institutes across various sectors, including health, digital, and biotechnology. Projects aim to improve cancer outcomes by advancing understanding, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life for patients.

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Who this is best for

  • Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
  • Organisations based in UK-wide
  • Projects aligned with innovation funding
  • Teams seeking funding around €3m to €15m per project

Who should not apply

  • Individuals applying in a personal capacity (unless explicitly permitted)
  • Applicants who cannot meet the official eligibility criteria below

Eligibility checklist

Tick what applies to your organisation before applying.

Open to legal entities forming a consortium, including at least one independent legal entity established in an EU Member State and two other independent legal entities each established in different Member States or Associated Countries (including the UK).

Official source

Funding body
Innovate UK Business Connect Funding
Last verified
12 Aug 2026

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