THE HORIZON European Union Funding is for every legal entity

OMANI-EUROPEAN PARTNERSHIP

EU Horizon Europe

The world's most powerful research and innovation programme, de-risking the next generation of industrial breakthroughs.

€93.5B Total Fund Budget
2021-2027 Active Program Years
3 Pillars Structured Investment

Omani Gateway to Horizon Europe

Horizon Europe is a global engine for scientific and industrial transformation. At omanmbd.com, we serve as your strategic platform, helping Omani companies, startups, and research institutions navigate the complexities of European subsidies.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between Omani talent and European expertise, ensuring that the Sultanate is a primary partner in the global transition to a green and digital economy. The programme facilitates collaboration, strengthens the impact of research, and optimizes investment outcomes within a strengthened European Research Area.

Who Can Participate?

Legal Entities: Entities from EU Member States and Associated Countries can apply directly.

Omani Companies: Omani companies can partner directly with European companies to secure funding. This co-development model enables Omani institutions to participate in global research consortia, facilitating high-value technology transfer.

🌐 Global Cooperation: Third-country entities are eligible to join consortia, driving cross-border innovation.
INVESTMENT STRUCTURE

The Three Pillars of Horizon Europe

Horizon Europe organizes its massive budget across three core themes, targeting frontier science, global challenges, and commercial scaling.

Pillar I

Excellent Science

Strengthening the EU's scientific base and dispersing excellent knowledge. Supported by the European Research Council (ERC), this pillar funds frontier research conducted by the best researchers across Europe.

Pillar II

Global Challenges

Boosting industrial competitiveness and solving global issues. Funding is organized into thematic "Clusters" (Health, Digital, Space, Climate, Energy, and Food) to support policy implementation.

Pillar III

Innovative Europe

Focusing on market-creating innovation. Spearheaded by the European Innovation Council (EIC), this pillar de-risks deep technology and bridges the gap between lab research and market success.

The EIC Venture Shift

The European Innovation Council (EIC) marks a strategic shift from traditional, non-repayable subsidies to a venture-capital-style model designed for high-risk, high-impact startups.

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The EIC Fund: The EU's dedicated venture capital arm providing direct equity investments (ownership stakes) ranging from €0.5M to €15M in startups.
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Blended Finance: A unique dual mechanism combining non-repayable grants (for prototyping) with direct equity (for commercial scaling).
Crowding In: By taking the initial high risk, the EU builds private investor confidence, encouraging co-investment from private venture capitalists.

Strategic Impact Areas

Horizon Europe invests with strong policy objectives, legally earmarking specific budget allocations for environmental and digital transformation:

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The Green Deal (35%): More than a third of the entire budget targets climate objectives, supporting carbon neutrality, biodiversity, and green hydrogen scaling.
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Digital Transition: Dedicated funding is allocated to cutting-edge digital technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, and Semiconductors.
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Economic Resiliency: Funding is aimed at boosting industrial competitiveness, generating high-value jobs, and securing supply-chain technologies.
PARTNERSHIP ROADMAP

How Omani Companies Can Participate

A simple three-step process to connect with European consortia and access active funding calls.

Step 1

Identify a Call

Browse active Horizon Europe funding calls matching Omani industrial goals (e.g., Green Hydrogen, AI, Solar Tech, Agri-tech).

Step 2

Build a Consortium

Form a partnership with a minimum of three European entities from different EU Member States or Associated Countries.

Step 3

Apply & De-risk

Submit a collaborative proposal for joint R&D, de-risking deep technology development and commercial market scale-up.

Secure EU Horizon Funding

Connect with our Omani-European funding advisors to begin mapping relevant calls and building your consortium.

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