# Pillar IV: Upgrading the EU’s independent knowledge on China's Science, Technology and Innovation system (HORIZON-WIDERA-2027-05-ERA-05)

- Funder: European Commission – Horizon Europe (https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/european-commission-horizon-europe)
- Status: Closed
- Opens: 8 Dec 2026
- Deadline: 11 Mar 2027, 16:00 GMT
- Award: Up to €3m
- Where: International, England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
- Who can apply: Other public body, University / research org, Business (SME / sole trader), Large company
- Funding type: Grant
- Themes: Arts / culture / heritage / science, Economic / community development / employment
- Source: EU Funding & Tenders – Horizon Europe (https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-WIDERA-2027-05-ERA-05)
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T12:20:20.481Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/opportunities/f8485318-cee0-4d8e-9288-dfbb9dda57af

Expected Outcome: Proposals will deliver on the impact of ‘A more strategic, coherent, and evidence-based approach towards cooperation with China in the area of science, technology, and innovation (STI)’.

How to apply: follow the funder's official guidance at https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-WIDERA-2027-05-ERA-05; OpenGrant does not take applications. The full criteria and how-to-apply notes are also on the OpenGrant page with a free account. Check the original source before applying.