Horizon Europe: a strategic shift for EU research

In 2026, Horizon Europe, the European Union's ambitious seven-year program dedicated to research and innovation, with a budget of approximately €93 billion, underwent a quiet but significant transformation. What had begun as a global opening to scientific collaboration now shows a more cautious approach.

This evolution is particularly evident in sectors considered critical to the EU's technological future and economic security, such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and quantum computing. The new posture reflects a growing awareness of the need to protect European strategic interests and ensure technological sovereignty.

For those evaluating on-premise deployments, there are trade-offs to consider carefully. AI-RADAR offers analytical frameworks on /llm-onpremise to evaluate these aspects in detail.