Horizon 2020 - the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020)

The objectives of Horizon 2020 were to strengthen the EU's scientific and technological foundations, create a European Research Area with free circulation of researchers and knowledge, and drive the EU towards a knowledge society and competitive economy. Specific goals included implementing research, technological development, and innovation; promoting international cooperation; disseminating and optimizing research results; stimulating training and mobility; fostering better exploitation of industrial potential; and supporting the Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable, and inclusive growth.