Online – The Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Tajikistan and the European Union (EU) funded SECCA project held an online seminar “Opportunities for Tajikistan’s Participation in Horizon Europe: Potential for International Cooperation”. The event was attended by representatives of the Ministry and higher educational institutions of Tajikistan.

Although Tajikistan is eligible to participate in the programme as a third country, the involvement of its research organisations has been limited so far. This online seminar was specifically designed to provide both general and practical insights into Horizon Europe’s participation framework and to explore opportunities for strengthening international research collaboration with the EU.

Along with the SECCA project experts, the Horizon Europe Cluster 5 National Contact Point (NCP) in Kazakhstan shared Kazakhstan’s experience in participating in the programme and provided insights into the country’s NCP network.

As the first event in Tajikistan dedicated to promoting the Horizon Europe programme, the seminar raised awareness among participants about the programme and the opportunities it offers to researchers and scientists from Tajikistan.

Background:

Horizon Europe is the European Union’s flagship research and innovation program with an ambitious budget of EUR 95.5 billion. One of its key strengths is its comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach, fostering collaboration across various sectors and disciplines. Participation in Horizon Europe not only provides funding but also enhances international networking opportunities, tackling global challenges such as climate change, the green transition, and digital transformation.