Hundreds of the UK’s leading researchers, businesspeople and scientists have gathered at the Oval in London to celebrate one year's membership of Horizon Europe.

At the gathering, attendees celebrated the successes already delivered and heard advice from industry experts, European diplomats, and leading academics on how to seize the opportunities for funding and collaboration that Horizon offers.

Horizon has provided British researchers and innovators access to funding, so they can tackle some of the issues facing society, from breakthroughs in healthcare, to putting AI to work across the economy.

Science Minister Lord Vallance said: "Science is stronger when we work together with others, and as new technologies like AI develop rapidly international collaboration on research is more important than ever before.

"Investing in R&D unlocks the door to more productive businesses, highly skilled and paid jobs, economic growth, and innovations that improve our lives and health. We need to go even further to seize the opportunity our association to Horizon represents and then reap the benefits."

DSIT Chief Scientific Adviser Professor Chris Johnson said: "Over the last year we’ve seen some initial green shoots of recovery when it comes to UK participation in Horizon Europe. Events like today are an important chance to build on that positive momentum, and learn from the experience of those who’ve already been successful in building bids for funding.

"In 2025 and beyond, we want more researchers and businesses to seize the benefits of Horizon, to accelerate the discoveries that will boost our economy, and deliver new technologies that will improve all our lives."