Copernicus Programme and Horizon Europe: Costs
2026-07-13 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · 18640 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what the cost to the public purse of participation in (a) Horizon and (b) Copernicus is, in (i) 2025-26 and (ii) 2026-27.
Answer
The UK contributes around £2 billion per year to Horizon Europe, providing UK businesses and researchers with access to curiosity driven research funding, world-class collaborations, and opportunities to grow and scale up their innovations. The UK's assoc...