India to join EU Horizon Europe research programme from January 2027 (euobserver.com)

• India to begin Horizon Europe accession talks on 17 July 2026
• Access targeted for January 2027
• Follows EU-India free trade agreement signed January 2026

"India will become the next country to join the EU's Horizon Europe research and innovation programme. Accession talks will be launched on Friday (17 July 2026) with a view to concluding in October, allowing India to access the programme from January 2027. This follows a free trade agreement signed between the EU and India in January 2026."