Neuroscience and brain simulation
22 European H2020 organizations list this as part of their work — 18 as their primary capability.
Most active in this area
- ECOLE POLYTECHNIQUE FEDERALE DE LAUSANNE
Switzerland's top technical university spanning neuroscience, energy materials, AI, and robotics with 484 H2020 projects and EUR 361M in funding.
“Multiple projects in neuroinformatics, neurorobotics, neuromorphic computing, and human brain simulation, including the flagship Human Brain Project-related work”
PrimaryCH484 projects - INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA SANTE ET DE LA RECHERCHE MEDICALE
France's national biomedical research agency — 400+ H2020 projects spanning neuroscience, infectious disease, cancer, and omics-driven diagnostics.
“Dominant keyword cluster across both periods — human brain, neuroinformatics, neuromorphic computing, neurorobotics, cognition, connectome — consistent with INSERM's central role in the Human Brain Project and EBRAINS infrastructure.”
PrimaryFR401 projects - STICHTING VU
Major Dutch research university strong in toxicology, neuroscience, advanced microscopy, and environmental risk assessment with 254 H2020 projects.
“Projects spanning human brain research, neuroinformatics, neuromorphic computing, neurorobotics, EEG, and attention research form a coherent cluster.”
PrimaryNL254 projects - SORBONNE UNIVERSITE
France's leading multidisciplinary research university, excelling in quantum physics, AI, ocean-climate science, and neuroscience across 247 H2020 projects.
“Projects like BRAINSTRUCT, DREAM, and participation in Human Brain Project-related work on neuroinformatics, neuromorphic computing, and cognition.”
PrimaryFR247 projects - UNIVERSITEIT ANTWERPEN
Major Belgian research university strong in neuroscience, electron microscopy, infectious disease diagnostics, and health economics across 189 H2020 projects.
“Multiple Human Brain Project grants (HBP SGA1 and successors) plus neuromorphic computing, neuroinformatics, and neurorobotics projects spanning the full H2020 period.”
PrimaryBE189 projects - TAMPEREEN KORKEAKOULUSAATIO SR
Major Finnish research university bridging AI, neuroscience, robotics, and industrial digitalization across 174 H2020 projects with 2,000+ consortium partners.
“Deep involvement in the Human Brain Project (HBP SGA1) and related neuroinformatics, neuromorphic computing, and neurorobotics projects with high-performance computing infrastructure.”
PrimaryFI174 projects - UNIVERSITAET BERN
Major Swiss research university strong in climate/ice core science, neuroscience, health research, and particle physics with 1,300+ consortium partners globally.
“Core participant in the Human Brain Project (HBP SGA1), with projects spanning neuroinformatics, neuromorphic computing, neurorobotics, and neurodegeneration research.”
PrimaryCH173 projects - UNIVERSITE GRENOBLE ALPES
Major French research university combining high-performance computing with deep expertise in neuroscience, climate science, and advanced materials across 152 H2020 projects.
“Multiple projects on human brain modeling, mouse brain transcriptome, neuroinformatics, neuromorphic computing, and neurorobotics, including the EUROfusion-era brain simulation cluster.”
PrimaryFR152 projects - UNIVERSITAT BASEL
Swiss research university leading in neuroscience, quantum physics, cancer biology, and computational life sciences across 152 H2020 projects.
“Core contributor to Human Brain Project (HBP SGA1 and successors), with work on mouse/human brain reconstruction, neuroinformatics, neuromorphic computing, and neurorobotics.”
PrimaryCH152 projects - CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Major Welsh research university strong in neuroscience, astrophysics, energy, and personalized medicine — a top host for Marie Curie fellows across Europe.
“Multiple recent projects on neuroinformatics, neuromorphic computing, neurorobotics, and cognitive control training (CCT, €2M coordinator grant studying brain stimulation and neuroimaging)”
PrimarySMEUK149 projects - STICHTING NEDERLANDSE WETENSCHAPPELIJK ONDERZOEK INSTITUTEN
Federation of Dutch national research institutes operating major facilities in astronomy, physics, computing, and nanoscience across 135 H2020 projects.
“Participation in Human Brain Project (HBP SGA1), with recent keywords showing neuroinformatics, neuromorphic computing, neurorobotics, and brain simulation.”
SMENL135 projects - TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAT DARMSTADT
Major German technical university combining high-performance computing, cybersecurity, and simulation expertise with applied engineering in energy, robotics, and manufacturing.
“Contributed to the Human Brain Project (HBP SGA1) and related projects involving neuroinformatics, neuromorphic computing, neurorobotics, and brain transcriptome reconstruction.”
DE123 projects - UNIVERSITY OF HAMBURG
Major German research university strong in climate modelling, marine science, neuroscience, and computational simulation across 112 H2020 projects.
“Participated in HBP SGA1 (Human Brain Project) with work on mouse/human brain transcriptome, simulation, neuroinformatics, neuromorphic computing, and neurorobotics across multiple grant agreements.”
DE112 projects - UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE MADRID
Major Spanish research university strong in theoretical physics, neuroscience, and biomedical research, with an exceptionally broad global collaboration network.
“Core participant in the Human Brain Project (HBP SGA1 and successors), contributing to mouse/human brain reconstruction, neuroinformatics, and neuromorphic computing.”
PrimaryES104 projects - THE UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX
UK research university strong in brain simulation, neuromorphic computing, sensory perception, and climate transition policy across 103 H2020 projects.
“Major contributor to the Human Brain Project (HBP SGA1 and successors), plus standalone projects in neuroinformatics, neuromorphic computing, neurorobotics, and neurodegenerative disease research (SIDSCA, MIROCALS).”
PrimaryUK103 projects - UNIVERSITE LYON 1 CLAUDE BERNARD
Major French research university strong in neuroscience, brain simulation, biomedical imaging, and environmental remediation across 90 H2020 projects.
“Core partner in Human Brain Project (HBP SGA1 and subsequent phases), plus C.NAPSE (€2.5M ERC on synaptic scaffolding) and NEUROMET on axonal metabolism.”
PrimaryFR90 projects - HEINRICH-HEINE-UNIVERSITAET DUESSELDORF
German research university strong in neuroscience, precision molecular physics, liver disease biology, and plant genome editing across 61 H2020 projects.
“Core participant in HBP SGA1, SGA2, ICEI, and coordinator of moreSense and TeSP — spanning brain reconstruction, neuroinformatics, and sensory perception.”
PrimaryDE61 projects - CENTRE HOSPITALIER UNIVERSITAIRE VAUDOIS
Swiss university hospital contributing clinical cohorts, immunoprofiling, and neuroscience expertise to translational EU health research.
“Major contributor to HBP SGA1 and SGA2 (over EUR 6M combined), plus ICEI infrastructure, TRABIT brain imaging, gaitDCODE (Parkinson's), and neuroscience-related MSCA fellowships.”
PrimaryCH43 projects - UNIVERSIDAD REY JUAN CARLOS
Spanish university combining computational simulation (haptics, brain modeling) with dryland ecology and migration research across 54 countries.
“Participated in HBP SGA1, HBP SGA2, and ICEI, contributing to mouse/human brain reconstruction, neuroinformatics, and interactive computing e-infrastructure.”
ES43 projects - IDRYMA IATROVIOLOGIKON EREUNON AKADEMIAS ATHINON
Greek biomedical research institute specializing in autoimmunity, inflammation, neuroscience, and multi-omics translational research under the Academy of Athens.
“Participated in all three Human Brain Project phases (SGA1-SGA3), ICEI brain computing infrastructure, and CROSS-NEUROD on neurodegenerative disease modeling.”
PrimaryEL39 projects - DEBRECENI EGYETEM
Hungarian research university combining neuroscience, molecular medicine, and agricultural sustainability with strong bioinformatics and open science infrastructure expertise.
“Sustained contributor to HBP SGA1, HBP SGA2, and ICEI, providing neuroinformatics, brain reconstruction, and high-performance computing capabilities.”
PrimaryHU38 projects - UNIVERSITATSSPITAL BASEL
Swiss university hospital contributing clinical and translational expertise in neuroscience, cancer biology, and regenerative medicine to large EU research consortia.
“Core contributor across all three Human Brain Project phases (HBP SGA1, SGA2, SGA3) and the ICEI computing infrastructure project, spanning 2016-2023.”
PrimaryCH15 projects