Canada joins Horizon Europe

On 24 November 2023, at the Canada-EU Summit, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the conclusion of negotiations for Canada's association to Pillar II of Horizon Europe. The signing of the Association Agreement is expected to take place in 2024, pending the completion of all necessary validations on both sides. Once signed, researchers and organisations in Canada will be able to receive funding under Pillar II of the Horizon Europe. In addition, Ms. von der Leyen and Mr. Trudeau announced a Canada-EU Digital Partnership including Artificial Intelligence and quantum technologies.

Cooperation in science, research and innovation will include themes like digital innovation, critical materials, oceans, or climate action.

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