13 November 2026

ATSE welcomes Horizon Europe agreement, urges momentum on global science partnerships

The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering welcomes the Treaty-level agreement signed this week to associate Australia with Horizon Europe.

The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering welcomes the Treaty-level agreement signed this week to associate Australia with Horizon Europe.

International partnerships are essential to strengthening Australia's research capabilities, accelerating innovation and ensuring Australian expertise contributes to and benefits from global advances in science and technology.

But building these partnerships takes more than agreements. It requires sustained commitment to turn international relationships into real-world outcomes.

That's why programs such as the Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund – Strategic Element (GSTDF-SE) are so important.

As Australia takes this important step towards deeper engagement with Europe, maintaining momentum behind GSTDF-SE, including progressing its next funding round, will be equally important.