Deadline Date: September 23, 2026
The European Commission is inviting applications to support projects that strengthen long-term care systems by improving policy effectiveness, affordability, accessibility, workforce capacity and integrated care solutions across the European Union.
The opportunity supports projects that improve long-term care systems through stronger policies, better workforce conditions, integrated and affordable care services, efficient use of resources, digital and AI-based innovations, and evidence-based planning to address rising care needs and demographic changes while promoting gender-sensitive and inclusive approaches.
Projects under this call are expected to evaluate existing long-term care policies and examine how effectively they meet current care needs through affordable, accessible, and high-quality services supported by adequately skilled workers. Proposals should also assess the role of integrated care and the interaction between long-term care and other social services.
The total funding available for this Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Action is €15,000,000. Eligible applicants include any legal entity regardless of place of establishment, including entities from non-associated third countries and international organisations, provided that the conditions under the Horizon Europe Regulation and the specific call requirements are met. Beneficiaries and affiliated entities must register in the Participant Register to obtain a Participant Identification Code (PIC) and complete validation procedures before signing the grant agreement.
Affiliated entities, associated partners, entities without legal personality, EU bodies, the Joint Research Centre, and associations or interest groupings may also participate under the conditions specified in the call guidelines. Participation arrangements depend on the legal status and role of the organisation within the consortium.
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