Computational neuroscience and brain simulation
26 European H2020 organizations list this as part of their work — 21 as their primary capability.
Most active in this area
- THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Major UK research university strong in advanced materials, HPC, computational neuroscience, NLP, and aerospace engineering across 261 H2020 projects.
“Strong cluster of projects in neuroinformatics, neuromorphic computing, neurorobotics, and human brain simulation, appearing prominently in recent-period keywords.”
PrimaryUK261 projects - ETHNIKO KAI KAPODISTRIAKO PANEPISTIMIO ATHINON
Greece's largest university with strong AI, neuroscience, open science infrastructure, and health informatics research across 156 H2020 projects.
“Early-period keywords include human brain, mouse brain, neuroinformatics, neuromorphic computing, neurorobotics, simulation, reconstruction, and high performance computing.”
PrimaryEL156 projects - RUPRECHT-KARLS-UNIVERSITAET HEIDELBERG
Elite German research university excelling in quantum physics, neuroscience, and molecular medicine with 39 ERC grants and 840 H2020 partners.
“Central contributor to the Human Brain Project (HBP SGA1), with work on mouse/human brain reconstruction, neuroinformatics, neuromorphic computing, and neurorobotics.”
PrimarySMEDE125 projects - SCUOLA SUPERIORE DI STUDI UNIVERSITARI E DI PERFEZIONAMENTO S ANNA
Elite Italian research school leading in soft robotics, neural prosthetics, and bioinspired AI systems across 105 H2020 projects.
“Participated in Human Brain Project (HBP SGA1) with work on mouse/human brain simulation, neuroinformatics, and neuromorphic computing.”
IT105 projects - UNIVERSITAET BIELEFELD
German research university combining computational neuroscience, robotics, genomics, and open science infrastructure across 61 Horizon 2020 projects.
“Core contributor to HBP SGA1, HBP SGA2, and ICEI for brain modeling, neuroinformatics, and interactive computing e-infrastructure.”
PrimaryDE61 projects - FUNDACAO D. ANNA DE SOMMER CHAMPALIMAUD E DR. CARLOS MONTEZ CHAMPALIMAUD
Lisbon research foundation mapping neural circuits for behaviour, combining optogenetics and advanced imaging with programmes in cancer biology and neuro-immunity.
“Participation in Human Brain Project (HBP SGA1, SGA2) and ICEI contributed neuroinformatics, brain modelling, and high-performance computing infrastructure.”
PT50 projects - FUNDACIO INSTITUT DE BIOENGINYERIA DE CATALUNYA
Barcelona bioengineering institute specializing in mechanobiology, organ-on-chip tissue models, nanomedicine, and bioprinting for health applications.
“Sustained participation in the Human Brain Project (HBP SGA1, SGA2, ICEI) and VirtualBrainCloud, contributing to brain modeling, neuroinformatics, and high-performance computing infrastructure.”
ES48 projects - UNIVERSIDAD DE CASTILLA - LA MANCHA
Spanish university strong in nanocomposites, embedded AI, brain simulation, and precision agriculture, with proven coordination and SME support experience.
“Contributed to HBP SGA1, HBP SGA2, and ICEI on brain modeling, neuroinformatics, high-performance computing, and neuromorphic computing infrastructure.”
PrimaryES45 projects - UNIVERSITAETSKLINIKUM AACHEN
German university hospital combining clinical care with computational neuroscience, medical imaging, omics-based diagnostics, and cardiovascular-renal disease research.
“Core participant in HBP SGA1, HBP SGA2, and ICEI, contributing to brain modeling, neuroinformatics, and high-performance computing infrastructure for neuroscience.”
PrimaryDE44 projects - SABANCI UNIVERSITESI
Istanbul research university bridging computational neuroscience, SME innovation support, and EU governance/humanities studies across 40 H2020 projects.
“Participated in all three Human Brain Project phases (SGA1, SGA2, SGA3) and the ICEI computing infrastructure, contributing to neuroinformatics and brain modeling.”
PrimaryTR40 projects - MEDIZINISCHE UNIVERSITAT INNSBRUCK
Austrian medical university strong in cancer immunology, brain simulation, and neurodegenerative disease research with three ERC Advanced Grants.
“Long-term participant in the Human Brain Project (HBP SGA1, SGA2, ICEI) working on brain modeling, neuroinformatics, and high-performance computing for neural simulation.”
PrimaryAT39 projects - LINNEUNIVERSITETET
Swedish university combining Human Brain Project neuroscience and HPC expertise with applied research in health equity, social care, and biocomputation.
“Continuous involvement in Human Brain Project SGA1, SGA2, SGA3 plus ICEI infrastructure, spanning 2016-2023 with focus on neuroinformatics, neuromorphic computing, and neurorobotics.”
PrimarySE33 projects - SCUOLA NORMALE SUPERIORE
Elite Italian research university strong in computational neuroscience, astrophysics, explainable AI, and digital democracy studies.
“Core partner across all three Human Brain Project SGAs (HBP SGA1-3) plus the ICEI computing infrastructure, contributing to neuroinformatics, neuromorphic computing, and brain modeling.”
PrimaryIT30 projects - DEUTSCHES ZENTRUM FUR NEURODEGENERATIVE ERKRANKUNGEN EV
Germany's dedicated neurodegenerative disease research center, combining molecular biology, brain imaging, and computational neuroscience across Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and ALS.
“Sustained participation across all three Human Brain Project phases (HBP SGA1-3) and ICEI, contributing neuroinformatics, simulation, and neuromorphic computing to the EBRAINS infrastructure.”
PrimaryDE28 projects - FORTISS GMBH
Munich research institute specializing in cyber-physical systems, digital innovation hubs, applied AI, and brain simulation infrastructure.
“Participated in all three Human Brain Project phases (HBP SGA1-3) plus ICEI, contributing neuroinformatics, simulation, and HPC capabilities.”
DE26 projects - THE UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
UK university specialising in computational neuroscience, brain simulation, and cognitive modelling — long-term Human Brain Project contributor with strengths in robotics and astrophysics.
“Core contributor across all three Human Brain Project phases (HBP SGA1, SGA2, SGA3) plus ICEI infrastructure and NEUROTECH, working on neuroinformatics, brain modelling, and neuromorphic computing.”
PrimaryUK24 projects - SIB SWISS INSTITUTE OF BIOINFORMATICS
Switzerland's national bioinformatics center providing computational biology, FAIR data platforms, and multi-omics analysis for European health research consortia.
“Participated in all three Human Brain Project phases (HBP SGA1, SGA2, SGA3) plus ICEI, contributing neuroinformatics and transcriptomics analysis.”
CH23 projects - UNIVERSITAT TRIER
German university combining computational neuroscience (Human Brain Project) with digital humanities, classical studies, and computational linguistics across 20 H2020 projects.
“Core partner across all three Human Brain Project phases (HBP SGA1, SGA2, SGA3) plus the ICEI computing infrastructure, contributing to neuroinformatics, simulation, and neuromorphic computing.”
PrimaryDE20 projects - HITS GGMBH
Heidelberg-based theoretical research institute applying high-performance computing and simulation to astrophysics, neuroscience, and systems medicine.
“Sustained participation across all three Human Brain Project phases (HBP SGA1, SGA2, SGA3) and the ICEI computing infrastructure, contributing neuroinformatics, brain reconstruction, and HPC capabilities.”
PrimarySMEDE17 projects - FZI FORSCHUNGSZENTRUM INFORMATIK
German applied IT research center specializing in brain simulation, automated driving, and smart manufacturing across large European consortia.
“Continuous involvement across HBP SGA1, SGA2, SGA3, and ICEI — contributing to neuroinformatics, neuromorphic computing, neurorobotics, and high-performance brain simulation infrastructure.”
PrimaryDE13 projects - MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
London university with deep roots in the Human Brain Project, combining computational neuroscience, culturally aware robotics, and social science research.
“Core contributor to all three Human Brain Project phases (HBP SGA1, SGA2, SGA3) plus the ICEI computing infrastructure, working on brain modeling, neuroinformatics, and neuromorphic computing.”
PrimaryUK13 projects - UNIVERSITATSMEDIZIN GREIFSWALD KORPERSCHAFT DES OFFENTLICHEN RECHTS
German university medical center bridging computational neuroscience, population epidemiology, and health data infrastructure across major EU consortia.
“Core participant across all three Human Brain Project phases (SGA1, SGA2, SGA3) and the ICEI interactive computing infrastructure, spanning 2016-2023.”
PrimaryDE12 projects - CENTRE HOSPITALIER UNIVERSITAIRE DE GRENOBLE
French university hospital contributing clinical neuroscience expertise to the Human Brain Project and running stem cell and transplant clinical trials.
“Participated in three phases of the Human Brain Project (HBP SGA1, SGA2, SGA3), plus ICEI infrastructure and BrainCom cortical implant projects.”
PrimaryFR12 projects - LABORATORIO EUROPEO DI SPETTROSCOPIE NON LINEARI
Italian laser laboratory contributing advanced spectroscopy, quantum simulation, and computational neuroscience to large European research consortia.
“Core partner across all three Human Brain Project phases (HBP SGA1, SGA2, SGA3) and the ICEI computing infrastructure project, contributing simulation, neuroinformatics, and neuromorphic computing work.”
PrimaryIT11 projects - BAUHAUS-UNIVERSITAET WEIMAR
German university contributing HPC simulation and geotechnical engineering expertise, with sustained involvement in the Human Brain Project flagship.
“Participated in HBP SGA1, SGA2, SGA3 and ICEI — contributing simulation, neuroinformatics, and HPC capabilities to the Human Brain Project across its full lifecycle.”
PrimaryDE9 projects - OSTERREICHISCHE STUDIENGESELLSCHAFTFUR KYBERNETIK VEREIN
Vienna-based AI research institute specializing in computational neuroscience, brain simulation, and AI-driven music systems within the Human Brain Project ecosystem.
“Core contributor across three phases of the Human Brain Project (HBP SGA1, SGA2, SGA3) and the ICEI computing infrastructure project.”
PrimaryAT5 projects