Switzerland to take part in Horizon 2020

Switzerland is expected to continue its participation in the EU’s next research and innovation framework programme following the meeting of a parliamentary committee.

The decision was taken by members of the Committee for Science, Education and Culture of the National Council in the Federal Assembly. Before taking the decision, the committee took advice and heard evidence from former and current FP7 participants, with many advocating continued involvement.

As Switzerland is not a member of the EU, Zurich is expected to sign a new association agreement with the Union, the next closest form of co-operation in the framework programme.