Almost all of the €508 million net increase, €486 million, goes to two new horizontal calls: a nature-positive economy call of around €230 million, mostly closing 14 January 2027, and Bridging Actions 2027 (€260 million).

Three changes will catch applicants out. The 14 main Health topics open on 29 October and close almost eight weeks early. Startup Europe 2027 is cancelled; a €40 million Startup and Scaleup Hubs call replaces it and closes on 5 January. And China-controlled entities, EU subsidiaries included, are excluded from more 2027 Innovation Actions.

The full comparison lists every new, cancelled and moved topic, with the budget by part. It is an independent analysis, not an official Commission document.