This brochure provides a comprehensive overview of how the Horizon Europe programme supports the development and implementation of the European Research Area (ERA) through the WIDERA programme component. It presents key ERA priorities, policy actions and structural policies, while showcasing the wide range of funding opportunities, initiatives and projects supporting open science, research careers, gender equality, research management, access to excellence, citizen engagement and other strategic ERA priorities. The publication serves as a practical guide for researchers, institutions and policymakers seeking to better understand how Horizon Europe contributes to strengthening Europe’s research and innovation ecosystem and advancing the long-term objectives of the European Research Area.
