Horizon 2020, the Framework Programm for Research and Innovation, is open to international partners. Researchers from EU Member States/ Associated countries and third countries can cooperate in may topics. In addition, in the work programme 2016/2017, there is a range of topics in which the participation of entities from third countries is particularly suitable. It is important to note that the explicit mentioning of third countries in the work programme does not presuppose automatic funding for partners from industrialised and emerging economies.