The "Report on Italian Participation in Horizon Europe: 2026 Update," prepared by the APREdati Team, is available on the APRE website. This document represents a key analysis for assessing national performance in the Framework Programmes for Research and Innovation and is of particular relevance more than four years after the launch of the Programme.
Content of the Report
The 2026 Report introduces new indicators and variables to gain deeper insight into the Italian contribution, highlighting strengths and distinctive aspects through a detailed statistical analysis. The report is structured around a main body dedicated to an overall analysis of the Programme, along with four special focus sessions dedicated to: EU Missions, EU Partnerships, the EIC (European Innovation Council), and a detailed breakdown of 2025 results by topic.
The presentation previews some of the key variables to facilitate a structured discussion with major national institutional stakeholders. The aim of the analysis is to provide useful food for thought to strengthen Italian participation in the final phase of the Programme.
To learn more:
Rapporto sulla partecipazione italiana a Horizon Europe. Aggiornamento 2026 [PDF]