Auckland Council is seeking New Zealand and European partners to collaborate on Horizon Europe proposals.
Horizon Europe
About Horizon Europe
Horizon Europe is the European Union's funding programme for research and innovation. It is one of the largest research funds in the world.
New Zealand has been associated with Horizon Europe since 2023. This means New Zealand organisations can lead or join projects with international partners.
Auckland Council is engaging with the Horizon Europe programme to support innovation, learn from international partners and attract non-rates revenue.
We are open to partnering with organisations interested in Horizon Europe funding opportunities, including:
- small and medium-sized enterprises
- research institutes
- universities
- other councils.
Why partner with us
We represent New Zealand's largest city and serve more than 1.8 million people. Auckland is fast growing with a diverse population and it accounts for a third of the country's economy.
The region offers a strong environment for research and innovation. This includes:
- a diverse natural environment with marine, coastal and forest areas
- strong links with Māori, Pacific and other community groups.
Areas for collaboration
We are open to collaboration across a range of research and innovation areas in Horizon Europe Pillar 2. Our focus areas include:
- climate resilience, including climate action and low-carbon approaches
- projects that protect nature and restore ecosystems
- water quality, blue-green networks and flood resilience
- sustainable tourism and waste reduction
- urban development.
What we offer
We can offer:
- in-house technical expertise and research knowledge
- experience working with diverse community groups
- connections with local groups, researchers and partner organisations.
We work closely with council-controlled organisations such as Auckland Transport and Watercare. We also participate in international networks including C40 Cities.
Get in touch
We welcome enquiries from organisations interested in working with Auckland Council on Horizon Europe projects.
You can contact us by email: