The document discusses EU funding opportunities for health research and innovation under Horizon 2020. Horizon 2020 is the EU's 2014-2020 program for research and innovation, with €80 billion allocated. It focuses on three priorities: excellent science, industrial leadership, and societal challenges. In the area of health, challenges include aging populations, disease burden, and pressure on healthcare systems. The goals are to translate science into benefits, improve outcomes, support healthcare sectors, and promote healthy aging. The document provides details on past funding amounts under FP7 and lists several international consortia supported. It outlines the structure and goals of the International Rare Diseases Research Consortium to develop 200 new therapies and means to diagnose rare diseases by 2020.