Horizon 2020 is the eighth framework under the Framework Programmes created by the European Union/European Commission to support and foster research in the European Research Area. Horizon 2020 provides grants for innovation and research projects. It is open to projects from any country, with approximately €80 billion in funds available from 2014 through 2020. The program focuses on three main areas of research or “pillars”: Scientific Excellence, Industrial Leadership, and Societal Challenges..