EU get involved in missions

Partly inspired by the Apollo 11 mission to put a man on the moon, European research and innovation missions aim to deliver solutions to some of the greatest challenges facing our world. They are an integral part of the Horizon Europe framework programme beginning in 2021.

Each mission is a mandate to solve a pressing challenge in society within a certain timeframe and budget.

EU missions are a commitment to solve major societal challenges like:

• Fighting cancer;
• Adapting to climate change;
• Living in greener cities;
• Ensuring soil health for healthy food, people, nature and climate;
• Protecting our oceans.

Each EU mission will have a specific timeframe and budget depending on how difficult their challenge is. They will go beyond research and innovation, and will spark innovation across sectors to deliver effective solutions. Moreover, missions will play a crucial role in achieving EU priorities such as the European Green Deal.