Horizon 2020 (2014-2020) Horizon 2020 è il programma dell’Unione europea per il finanziamento della ricerca e dell’innovazione, articolato su tre pilastri fondamentali.Eccellenza nel campo scientifico – E' suddiviso in   Consiglio Europeo per la Ricerca (ERC)    Future and Emerging Technologies (FET)    Azioni Marie Sklodowska-CurieLeadership industriale in un quadro di competitività - Comprende le seguenti aree:   Information and Communication Technologies    Nanotechnologies, advanced materials, advanced manufacturing and processing, biotechnology    SpaceAffrontare le sfide sociali – E' suddiviso in   Health, demographic change and wellbeing    Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine and maritime and inland water research    Secure, clean and efficient energy    Smart, green and integrated transport    Climate action, environment, resource efficiency and raw materials    Europe in a changing world - inclusive, innovative and reflective Societies    Secure societies - Protecting freedom and security of Europe and its citizens