About
Open Science stands for a dialogue between science and the public. This non-profit scientific association is committed to making life science visible, tangible, and understandable, and in doing so enabling you to form your own opinions on topics related to life sciences.
Open Science provides information based on current scientific knowledge and supports the social reflection of the impact of science. This is achieved by organising exciting events and projects, running the Vienna Open Lab (a joint establishment of Open Science and the Institute of Molecular Biotechnology; IMBA), offering materials to design classroom lessons rich in variety and by supporting researchers in science communication.
The association operates independently and has committed itself to scientific integrity. We do not represent any particular opinion on the applications of molecular biotechnology.
Here at Open Science, we cover a large variety of topics relating to life science! We promote an informed dialogue and offer information and opportunities for an exchange between the world of science and the public. A large network of experts with a wide range of expertise and professions support us on our daily endeavours.
On a national level we are involved as members of the Science Center Network; internationally, as members of the European Science Event Association (EUSEA), we collaborate with other members in the field of science communication.
Mission: Cancer
HORIZON-MISS-2026-02-CANCER-01: Virtual Human Twin (VHT) Models for Cancer ResearchHORIZON-MISS-2026-02-CANCER-02: Microbiome for early cancer prediction before the onset of diseaseHORIZON-MISS-2026-02-CANCER-03: Pragmatic clinical trials to optimise immunotherapeutic interventions for patients with refractory cancersHORIZON-MISS-2026-02-CANCER-04: Earlier and more precise palliative careHORIZON-MISS-2026-02-CANCER-05: Boosting mental health of young cancer survivors through the European Cancer Patient Digital Centre (ECPDC)HORIZON-MISS-2026-02-CANCER-07: Improve the Quality of Life of older cancer patients
Mission: Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030
HORIZON-MISS-2026-03-OCEAN-01: Large-scale demonstration for mapping the distribution and condition of marine habitats to implement the Nature Restoration RegulationHORIZON-MISS-2026-03-OCEAN-02: Addressing aquatic pollution and biodiversity loss through nature positive solutions in the land-sea connectionHORIZON-MISS-2026-03-OCEAN-03: By fishers, for fishers: co-management of marine and freshwaters ecosystems and resourcesHORIZON-MISS-2026-03-OCEAN-05: Regional (sea-basins) components of the EU Digital Twin Ocean
Mission: A Soil Deal for Europe
HORIZON-MISS-2026-05-SOIL-01: Living labs to enhance soil health in managed forests and in natural/semi-natural landsHORIZON-MISS-2026-05-SOIL-03: Monitoring soil health in practice: equipping stakeholders to sample, analyse, and interpret soil health indicatorsHORIZON-MISS-2026-05-SOIL-04: Boosting EU competitiveness: advancing food system transformation through innovative soil health solutionsHORIZON-MISS-2026-05-SOIL-05: Antimicrobial resistance and antibiotic biosynthesis in soils – a One-Health perspectiveHORIZON-MISS-2026-05-SOIL-06: Long-term drivers and consequences of soil degradation: the past as key to the futureHORIZON-MISS-2026-05-SOIL-two-stage: Living labs to enhance soil health in Alpine and Atlantic biogeographical regions
Mission: Adaptation to Climate Change
HORIZON-MISS-2026-01-CLIMA-02:Actionable solutions for climate adaptation to the knowledge of the regions and local authoritiesHORIZON-MISS-2026-01-CLIMA-03: Standardising and supporting climate services to serve climate adaptationHORIZON-MISS-2026-01-CLIMA-04: Bridging the gap between disaster risk management and climate adaptationHORIZON-MISS-2026-01-CLIMA-05: Demonstrating solutions to protect and preserve cultural heritage from the impacts of climate changeHORIZON-MISS-2026-01-CLIMA-06: Improving climate resilience of inland waterways, their surroundings and related water infrastructures
Eu Missions' Joint Calls
HORIZON-MISS-2026-08-CLIMA-SOIL: Joint demonstration of solutions to build soil resilience to extreme weather events and support food security