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Urban Transitions Mission of Mission Innovation
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Location:EU 27
Funding agency:
Grantmaking entity type:Development Institution
Description
Programme(s):
HORIZON.2.5 - Climate, Energy and Mobility
HORIZON.2.5.5 - Communities and Cities
Topic(s): HORIZON-MISS-2024-CIT-IBA - Urban Transitions Mission of Mission Innovation
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Funding agency:
Horizon Europe
Status:
awarded
Location:
EU 27
Funding agency:
EC
Status:
awarded
Location:
EU 27
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grant Background
About the Funding Agency
Horizon Europe will incorporate research and innovation missions to increase the effectiveness of funding by pursuing clearly defined targets.
The Commission has engaged policy experts to develop studies, case studies and reports on how a mission-oriented policy approach will work.
Mission areas
5 mission areas have been identified, each with a dedicated mission board and assembly. The board and assembly help specify, design and implement the specific missions which will launch under Horizon Europe in 2021.
- Adaptation to climate change including societal transformation
- Cancer
- Climate-neutral and smart cities
- Healthy oceans, seas, coastal and inland waters
- Soil health and food
About the Sectors
Environment & Climate
Focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, promoting sustainable resource management, enhancing climate resilience, and mitigating the impacts of climate change through conservation, adaptation, and low-carbon initiatives.
Key areas:
- Environmental protection and conservation
- Natural resource and ecosystem management
- Climate change and environmental resilience
Urban Development & Housing
Focuses on planning, developing, and managing urban areas and housing systems to create sustainable, inclusive, and livable cities.
Key areas:
- Urban planning and city development
- Urban infrastructure and civil works
- Housing management and housing conditions
- Social, affordable, and residential housing