Businesses and researchers across Omagh and the wider Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area are encouraged to explore upcoming Horizon Europe Info Days taking place in February and March 2026.
These free online events are designed to help UK organisations better understand and access EU research and innovation funding opportunities.
Horizon Europe is the European Union’s flagship research and innovation programme, running from 2021 to 2027. It supports projects that drive innovation, tackle global challenges and strengthen competitiveness across a wide range of sectors.
What to expect
Delivered by the European Commission, the info days will:
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Provide an overview of Horizon Europe funding calls and priorities
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Explain the different funding instruments available
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Outline the application and evaluation process
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Offer practical guidance on preparing competitive proposals
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Give participants the opportunity to ask questions directly to programme managers
Why it matters for Omagh
For local SMEs, entrepreneurs, academics and innovation-led businesses, Horizon Europe can provide access to significant funding, international partnerships and collaborative research opportunities.
With Omagh’s growing focus on digital transformation, advanced manufacturing, sustainability and inclusive innovation, these info days offer a valuable chance to explore how European funding streams could support future growth and development.
Businesses interested in scaling innovation, building cross-border collaborations, or strengthening their R&D capacity are encouraged to register and attend.
Taking time to understand available funding programmes could open new doors for ambitious local organisations ready to innovate and compete on a wider stage.
Upcoming events
- New European Bauhous Facility: 24 February 2026, online
- Cluster 3 (civil security for society): 4 March 2026, Brussels (live stream available)
- Research Infrastructures: 18 March 2026, online
- Cluster 2 (culture, creativity, society): 26 March 2026, online
Most events are online with live streaming, so they are easy to join from Northern Ireland.
Past events (presentations/session recordings available)
- Cluster 5 (climate, energy, mobility): Thursday 15 January 2026, online
- EU Missions: 20-21 January 2026, online
- Cluster 6 (food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture, environment): 22-23 January 2026, Brussels (live stream available)
- WIDERA Widening calls: 22 January 2026, online
- Cluster 1 (health): 10 February 2026, online
Local businesses interested in applying for Horizon Europe funding can get free advice from Invest Northern Ireland’s Innovation Funding Advisory Service


