Call: Digital-2024-Cloud-Data-AI-06 - Expiry:29/05/2024

Digital Europe: Call DIGITAL-2024-CLOUD-DATA- AI-06

THE NOTICE: supports the digital transformation of cultural heritage institutions, the creation of an EDIC on genomics and the creation of a European Data Space in the agriculture sector

SOURCE: FUNDING & TENDERS PORTAL

THE NOTICE: in the framework of the VI round of calls for proposals for Digital Europe, it concerns the specific Objective 2, which aims to strengthen the EU's capabilities in artificial intelligence (AI), as a crucial driver for the digital transformation of public and private sectors and is connected to the EU Data Strategy.

THE NOTICE INCLUDES 3 DIFFERENT TOPICS TO SUPPORT DIFFUSION AND/OR OTHER ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE GIVEN SPACES IN THE SECTORS OF CULTURAL HERITAGE - HEALTH AND AGRICULTURE 

1. 3D COMPETENCE CENTER (deployment) - ID: DIGITAL-2024-CLOUD-DATA-AI-06-COMPETENCE

This Topic will develop and implement the 3D Competence Center, as a rich and focused reference place for 3D, XR, AI, virtual worlds and other advanced technologies for the digital transformation of cultural heritage institutions, with the aim of taking advantage of the opportunities offered by these technologies and share best practices on technical, legal and online publishing requirements, in particular data standardization in cooperation with the industry.

TYPE OF GRANT: Simple grants - contribution: 50% of eligible costs

BUDGET: €3 million

2. 1+ MILLION GENOMES: sustainability and adoption - ID: DIGITAL-2024-CLOUD-DATA-AI-06-GENOME

The action will support the work of Member States to enable the creation and operation of a European Digital Infrastructure Consortium (EDIC) on genomics.

TYPE OF GRANT: Support and coordination actions: 100% of eligible costs

BUDGET: €2 million

3. DATA SPACE FOR AGRICULTURE (deployment) - ID: DIGITAL-2024-CLOUD-DATA-AI-06-AGRISPACE

The action will support the creation of a secure and reliable data space to allow the agricultural sector to share and access data transparently, enabling an increase in its economic and environmental performance. Sharing public and private data will provide a basis for applications and new services that will help achieve the objectives of the European Data Strategy, the Green Deal and the Common Agricultural Policy.

TYPE OF GRANT: Simple grants - contribution: 50% of eligible costs

BUDGET: €8 million

The eligible subjects and the requirements of the proposing consortium are specific for each Topic.

EXPIRY: 05/29/2024

ID 

DIGITAL-2024-CLOUD-DATA-AI-06

BENEFICIARIES:

Research Institutions

Local authorities and public administration

Big business

Mid Cap

Small and Medium Enterprises 

TYPE OF FINANCING: Contribution

APPROPRIATION: €13 million

AREA: European Union

REFERENT:

European Commission - DG CONNECT

LINK: https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/calls-for-proposals?frameworkProgramme=43152860&programmePart=&callIdentifier=DIGITAL-2024-CLOUD-DATA-AI-06&isExactMatch= true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate

LINK: https://eurohpc-ju.europa.eu/index_en

LINK: https://hadea.ec.europa.eu/programmes/digital-europe-programme/about_en

LINK: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/IT/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32021R0694

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Call: Eurogia2030 Research and Innovation projects in the energy field - Expiry:27 June 2024

Eurogia2030: Call open for research and innovation projects in the energy field

THE CALL: Aims to promote carbon neutrality and sustainable growth 

UNTIL 27 June 2024: it is possible to participate in the call for projects as part of Eurogia2030, the Eureka Cluster at the forefront of research and development of low-carbon technologies. 

THE NOTICE > aims to support transnational collaboration projects in applications that will support economic growth and benefit society, achieving the following Objectives:

• Carbon-free energy supply,

• Green mobility and smart cities,

• Smarter housings and constructions,

• Bio resources and environment.

》In particular, projects in the following areas will be financed:

• Offshore wind turbines, bioenergy, solar panels, power-to-X fuel cells, energy storage

• Hydrogen fuel cells (production, storage, refueling stations)

• Capture, storage and use of CO2

• Zero emission buildings, smart cities, heating systems

• IT solutions in buildings, intelligent monitoring, 3D construction, digital twins for home design

• Smart grid, microgrid, e-mobility

• Monitoring of the environment and biological resources

• Other Low Carbon Technologies addressing Eurogia's 5D strategy

THE CALL: is open to consortia formed by companies of all sizes, universities and research organisations. Specifically, the consortium must include at least two companies from different countries participating in EUREKA. 

EXPIRY: 06/27/2024

BENEFICIARIES:

Research Institutions

Big business

Mid Cap

Small and Medium Enterprises 

University

AREA: European Union

LINK:https://eurekanetwork.org/opencalls/clusters-eurogia-2024-june/#eligibility

LINK:https://eurogia.eu/eurogia-calls/

LINK:https://eurogia.eu/funding/

LINK:https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe/european-partnerships-horizon-europe_en

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Call: GovTech4All - Start-up - Expiry:26 May 2024

GovTech4All START-UP CHALLENGE: aperta la Call per le Start-up

THE CHALLENGE: will allow Start-ups to collaborate with six cutting-edge EU municipalities, tackling real problems related to energy efficiency

START-UPS THAT HAVE DEVELOPED INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY: can participate in the GovTech4All Startup Challenge, a challenge to contribute to the transformation of energy management in European municipalities.

THE CHALLENGE > launched as part of the Digital Europe Programme, it is a platform that offers Start-ups the opportunity to work with municipalities in various European countries, adopting an innovative procurement method, and following the following challenges:

• CATALOHNA (SPAIN): optimizing energy management in public buildings through better use of data.

• KALAMATA (GREECE): Improve energy efficiency in school buildings through data-driven decisions.

• MADRID (SPAIN): making the irrigation of green areas more efficient through smart solutions.

• Örnsköldsvik (SWEDEN): reduce energy consumption in indoor water parks using predictive models.

• Šiauliai (LITHUANIA): monitor energy consumption in public buildings and create benchmarks.

• Tauragė (LITHUANIA): Create 3D geospatial maps for urban planning and green zone management.

THE PURPOSE OF THE GovTech4All START-UP CHALLENGE: is to bring start-ups and SMEs closer to the challenges of public administrations, allowing municipalities to obtain innovative solutions and start-ups to work closely with public institutions.

CAN PARTICIPATE: Start-ups with revolutionary ideas in energy efficiency

EXPIRY: 05/26/2024

BENEFICIARIES: START-UPS 

AREA: European Union

LINK:https://joinup.ec.europa.eu/collection/govtechconnect/govtech4all-startup-challenge-open-call

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Call: Projects on EU River and Sea Basins - Expiry:24 May 2024

NEW CALL FOR PROJECTS ON EU RIVER AND SEA BASINS

THE NOTICE: Published within the framework of the EU Mission on ocean and water restoration, closing on 24 May 2024

SOURCE: EUROPEAN COMMISSION

 OPEN UNTIL 24 MAY 2024: the Call for Technical Assistance Projects for the flagship basins of the EU Mission on the restoration of Oceans and Waters by 2030. 

THE OBJECTIVE OF THE NOTICE: is to support the selected Candidates in the development and strengthening of their actions that contribute to one or more objectives of the Mission, namely the strengthening of ecosystems and biodiversity, the prevention and elimination of pollution and the sustainable economy carbon neutrality and circular.

SELECTED PROJECTS: Will have access to technical assessments and feasibility studies tailored for participants to be carried out in the Atlantic, Arctic, Baltic, Northern and Danube River marine basins.

CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE NOTICE: Bodies, companies, local authorities, associations, researchers and other types of legal and natural persons from ports, fishing places or islands belonging to EU countries.

EXPIRY: 05/24/2024

BENEFICIARIES:

Other subjects

Big business

Mid Cap

NGO

Natural persons

Small and medium-sized businesses 

Researchers

Startup

TYPE OF FINANCING: Consulting Services

AREA: European Union

LINK:https://projects.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/en/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe/eu-missions-horizon-europe/restore-our-ocean-and-waters/technical-assistance-support-communities-actors-achieve-eu-mission-restore-our-ocean-and-waters

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Call: 6G-XR - Services and Infrastructures - Expiry:22 May 2024

6G-XR: CALL FOR SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE 6G e XR

THE 6G-XR PROJECT: intends to strengthen European leadership in 6G Technologies, enabling XR services and infrastructures

FONTE: FUNDING & TENDERS PORTAL

THE 6G-XR PROJECT: published the second edition of the "6G-XR Open Call", dedicated to Network Platforms and Enablers.

THE PROJECT AIMS TO STRENGTHEN EUROPEAN LEADERSHIP: in 6G Technologies Enabling next generation extended reality (XR) services and infrastructures.

THE CALL AIMS TO > VALIDATE - TEST AND INCORPORATE SOLUTIONS THAT MUST DERIVE FROM THE ISSUES EMERGING FROM THE B STREAM OF THE SNS JU PARTNERSHIP. 

AMONG THE TOPICS > IN PARTICULAR THE PROPOSALS MUST FOCUS ON:

Reflective Intelligent Surfaces

Deterministic Communications

Energy Measurement

AI/ML for Slicing

Load Balancing

Security and Trust Mechanisms

Increased Capacity

Other Stream B Thematises

THEY CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE NOTICE: in single mode, small and medium-sized enterprises - industrial entities - research organizations and universities based in one of the member states of the European Union or countries associated with Horizon Europe. 

THE BUDGET: overall is equal to €600,000, for a maximum of €60,000 as a lump sum for each of the 10 Funded Projects.

THE DEADLINE: for the submission of proposals is set for 22 May 2024.

EXPIRY: 05/22/2024

ID:

6G-XR-OC2

BENEFICIARIES:

Research Institutions

Big business

Mid Cap

Small and Medium Enterprises 

University

TYPE OF FINANCING: Contribution

APPROPRIATION: €600,000

AREA: European Union

LINK:https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/5481?status=31094502&programmePeriod=2021%20-%202027&frameworkProgramme=43108390&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate

LINK:https://www.6g-xr.eu/open-calls/oc2/

LINK:https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/smart-networks-and-services-joint-undertaking

LINK:https://www.6g-xr.eu/

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Call: Promote Transatlantic Cooperation - Expiry:15/05/2024

NGI Sargasso: Open Call to Promote Transatlantic Cooperation Announced

NGI Sargasso'S OPEN CALLS: aim to make the Internet more open, inclusive, safe and sustainable for all

THE OPEN CALL OF NGI Sargasso - PROJECT OF THE NEXT GENERATION INTERNET INITIATIVE OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION WHICH INTENDS TO PROMOTE TRANSATLANTIC COOPERATION WITH THE USA AND CANADA OF THE EUROPEAN UNION ON TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO THE FUTURE OF THE INTERNET - IT IS ADDRESSED TO TEAM OF:

Universities - RTOs and Research Centers

NGOs and Foundations

Small and Medium Enterprises and Start-ups

THE INITIATIVE AIMS TO PROMOTE: an open and sustainable Internet environment through a collaborative ecosystem that intends to address emerging challenges related to the next generation of Internet.

THE AREAS ON WHICH NGI Sargasso FOCUSES ARE:

Trust

Data Sovereignty

Digital Identity

Internet Architecture and Renovation

Decentralised Technologies

Interoperability & Standardization

New Internet Commons

THE APPLICABLE TEAMS MUST BE COMPOSED OF AT LEAST:

• An Entity coming from countries eligible for funding i.e. from the European Union or from countries associated with Horizon Europe or from the Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) connected to the Member States;

• From a Person from the USA or Canada.

THE FINANCIAL ENDOWMENT: of the Open Call is €950,000.

THE EXPIRY DATE OF THE NOTICE: May 15, 2024.

EXPIRY: 05/15/2024

TYPE OF FINANCING: Contribution

APPROPRIATION: €950,000

AREA: European Union

LINK: https://ngisargasso.eu/

Go to the Announcement Site

Financing Framework

LINK:https://www.ngi.eu/discover-ngi-innovations/

LINK:https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2024/05/13/heavy-duty-vehicles-council-signs-off-on-stricter-co2-emission-standards/

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Call: Space-Based Service for the Circular Economy - Expiry:17/05/2024

ESA: Open call for Space-Based Services for the circular economy

PROPOSALS IN THE SPACE FIELD: for waste management it is set for 17 May 2024

IT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 17 MAY 2024 > the European Space Agency (ESA) Call for "Kick-Start" Projects, relating to waste management, for services within the Waste-to-Energy (WtE) value chain.

WASTE DISPOSAL: carries serious risks to health and environmental degradation and the circular approach requires establishing additional processes and tools to manage residual waste streams. In this context, the call is open to companies that intend to develop applications and services in the space sector, relating to the digitalisation and sustainability of the Waste-to-Energy value chain, mainly in Europe and beyond.

ESA will: Fund 6-month 'kick start' projects that have the potential to lead to demonstration projects and scalable feasibility studies. The proposed Services must use Satellite Data or Space Technologies.

THE PROJECTS: will be financed at 75% by ESA up to a maximum of 60,000 Euros per contract.

ESA: can provide financing to carry out Kick-Start activities to any company (economic operator) resident in specific member states, including Italy.

TO APPLY YOUR PROPOSAL: the Teams must contact and obtain authorization from the national delegation of the eligible member state of residence: for Italy this is the Italian Space Agency.

EXPIRY: 05/17/2024

BENEFICIARIES:

Other Subjects

Big business

Mid Cap

Small and Medium Enterprises 

Startup

TYPE OF FINANCING: Contribution

ALLOCATION: Up to €60,000 per Project

AREA: European Union

LINK: https://business.esa.int/funding/waste-to-energy

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Call: Artificial Intelligence at the Service of The Media - Expiry:15/05/2024

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AT THE SERVICE OF THE MEDIA SECTOR: The European Call has been published

THE OBJECTIVE OF THE NOTICE: is to promote an enhanced AI platform, a central hub for creators and distributors of content from European Union countries

SOURCE: EUROPEAN COMMISSION

UNDER THE ACTION FOR A EUROPEAN TELEVISION AND VIDEO NEWS PORTAL: Aimed at citizens for streaming, searching and translating European television and video news and political documentaries produced or broadcast by public and private media accredited in the Member States of the European Union, the European Call for Artificial Intelligence-based services, which exploit data in the media sector to revolutionize the creation and use of content, has been published.

THE NOTICE INTENDS TO FINANCE: a single Project lasting between 15 and 18 months, which will implement an AI Platform that acts as a central hub for creators and distributors of media content.

CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE NOTICE: consortia of at least 3 entities from 3 states, i.e. television and media content stations, media and technology companies, providers of educational and news services from European Member States.

THE BUDGET: is equal to €2,500,000, paid with a maximum co-financing contribution from the European Union of 80%.

THE NOTICE: will remain open until May 15, 2024.

EXPIRY: 05/15/2024

BENEFICIARIES: Other Subjects

TYPE OF FINANCING: Contribution

APPROPRIATION: €2,500,000

AREA: European Union

LINK: https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/funding/citizen-facing-european-tv-and-video-news-portal-0

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Call: The 2025 EUROfusion Bernard Bigot Scholarships - Expiry: May 06/2024

EUROfusion BERNARD BIGOT SCHOLARSHIPS 2025: APPLICATIONS OPEN 

THE SCHOLARSHIPS: FOR RESEARCH - SUPPORT THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF A NEW GENERATION OF SCIENTISTS: who work in the field of Nuclear Fusion

APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN: for the 2025 EUROfusion Bernard Bigot Scholarships.

THE EUROfusion BERNARD BIGOT RESEARCH GRANTS: support the education and training of a new generation of scientists working in the field of nuclear fusion in line with the European Research Roadmap to the Realization of Fusion Energy. The scholarships are named after Dr. Bernard Bigot, former Director General of the ITER Organization from 2015 to 2022. 

THE SCHOLARSHIPS WILL FINANCE: Individual postdoctoral research projects for 2 years, starting in 2025.

THE GRANT WILL CONTRIBUTE: to the salaries, research and training activities of up to 10 early career researchers.

CAN PARTICIPATE: Researchers and engineers of all nationalities holding a doctoral degree (PhD) who have completed their doctorate and defended their thesis in the two years preceding the application deadline.

THE APPLICANT: must be employed by a member of the EUROfusion Consortium or one of its affiliated bodies during the grant period. 

INTERESTED CANDIDATES: will need to prepare the application jointly with one or more institutions affiliated with EUROfusion, who will submit the application and offer to employ the candidate for the proposed duration of the project.

THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS IS MAY 6, 2024.

EXPIRY: 05/06/2024

BENEFICIARIES:

Other Subjects

Natural Persons

Researchers

TYPE OF FUNDING: GRANTS - CHECKS 

AREA: European Union

LINK:https://euro-fusion.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CfP-TRED-AWP25-TRED-01-ERG-Call-for-Participation.pdf

LINK:https://euro-fusion.org/eurofusion-news/erg25open/

LINK:https://euro-fusion.org/

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Call: EIT Urban Mobility - Expiry:06/05/2024

URBAN MOBILITY: new EIT Urban Mobility Call for Start-ups and Small and Medium Enterprises 

THE DEADLINE TO PARTICIPATE IS MAY 6, 2024

EIT URBAN MOBILITY: has published the Notice for the Rapid Application for Transport (RAPTOR) Programme, with a deadline scheduled for 6 May 2024. 

THE RAPTOR PROGRAM: Aims to attract cutting-edge Innovators and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises with the aim of testing the most promising solutions to urban mobility challenges in participating cities.

EACH OF THE CITIES INVOLVED SUPPORTED BY EXPERTS AND CONSULTANTS: Will select an Innovative Project for a total of 13 initiatives which will be tested for a duration of 5 months. 

THE PROGRAM: is aimed at start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises in single form from EU member countries or associated with Horizon Europe, including the United Kingdom. 

THE BUDGET: Overall is equal to €520,000 and will be paid in the form of cascading contributions for a fixed amount of €59,500 for each Proposal, i.e. €40,000 from the EIT and the remaining €19,500 as a co-financing contribution from the Participants. 

EXPIRY: 05/06/2024

BENEFICIARIES:

Small and Medium Enterprises 

Start-up

TYPE OF FINANCING: Contribution

APPROPRIATION: €520,000

AREA: European Union

LINK:https://www.eiturbanmobility.eu/raptor-open-call/

LINK:https://www.eiturbanmobility.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/BP23-25_RAPTOR-Call-2024_v1.0.pdf

LINK:https://www.eiturbanmobility.eu/our-partners/

LINK:https://www.eiturbanmobility.eu/

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Call: Air Traffic Management - Sears Engage 2 KTN - Expiry:13/05/2024

SESAR Engage 2 KTN – 1st Call for Air Traffic Management

THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING PROJECT PROPOSALS IS MAY 13, 2024: the Proposals must focus on one of the Identified Thematic Challenges

FONTE: FUNDING & TENDERS PORTAL

THE SESAR Engage 2 Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) NOTICE IS ONLINE ON THE FUNDING-TENDERS PORTAL: on Air Traffic Management (ATM), with the deadline for participation set at 13 May 2024. 

FINANCING FOR CATALYST: is intended to support targeted projects lasting 12 months. 

THE PROPOSALS MUST BE ORIENTED TO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING THEMATIC CHALLENGES: 

• THEMATIC CHALLENGE 1: Climate impact analysis and mitigation for ATM-related non-CO2 emissions

• THEMATIC CHALLENGE 2: Passenger-centric digital airport

• THEMATIC CHALLENGE 3: Disruptive ATM system modernization

• THEMATIC CHALLENGE 4: Integration of new entrants

THE OBJECTIVE IS TO FURTHER MATURE EXPLORATORY RESEARCH: towards applications and operational contexts with a clear European dimension.

PROPOSALS CAN BE SUBMITTED: by a Single Body or by a Consortium made up of 2 to 4 members from States eligible to receive Funding from Horizon Europe.

AVAILABLE FUNDS: are equal to €480,000, disbursed in cascade funds as financial support to third parties for a maximum of €60,000 per project. 

EXPIRY: 05/13/2024

ID:

HORIZON-SESAR-2022-DES-ER-01-WA3-1 - Knowledge Transfer Network

BENEFICIARIES:

Other Subjects

Research Institutions

Big business

Small and Medium Enterprises 

Start-up

TYPE OF FINANCING: Contribution

APPROPRIATION: €480,000

AREA: European Union

LINK:https://engagektn.eu/calls/catalyst-funds/

LINK:https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/5583?forthcoming=false&programmePeriod=2021%20-%202027&frameworkProgramme=43108390&sortBy=startDate&order=DESC

LINK:https://engagektn.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/First-Call-for-CFs_rev09_04032024.pdfhttps://engagektn.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/First-Call-for-CFs_rev09_04032024.pdf

LINK:https://www.sesarju.eu/

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Call: Expand The European Network of Competence Centers - Expiry:14/05/2024

EuroHPC: new Call to Expand the European Network of Competence Centers

THE NETWORK PROMOTES THE USE OF HPC IN THE PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTOR: Developing the skills needed for HPC applications

UNTIL 14 MAY 2024 > THE DIGITAL-EUROHPC-JU-2024-NCC-02-01 CALL IS OPEN: which aims to extend the existing European Network of the European Network of National Competence Centers for HPC (NCC).

THE OBJECTIVE IS TO FINANCE NCC PROJECTS ALREADY EXISTING IN THE COUNTRIES PARTICIPATING IN THE EuroHPC JU: which are not currently financed by the Programme. In particular, the NCCs will provide HPC services to industry (in particular to Small and Medium Enterprises), to the Academic sector and to Public Administrations, providing tailor-made solutions for a wide range of users, facilitating and promoting the wider adoption of the 'HPC in Europe. NEW CC will specifically target SMEs that need better access to HPC resources to increase their innovation capacity, such as tools, services and training programs customized for their specific needs. 

THE NEW NCCs WILL ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

• CONTRIBUTE TO THE ACHIEVEMENT OF OBJECTIVES: general and specific of EuroHPC;

• PROMOTE THE USE OF HPC: at a national level by identifying relevant users and matching their needs with the expertise available in HPC Competence Centers;

• EXPAND: the range of HPC services;

• SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CUTTING-EDGE INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS: from regional/national stakeholders targeted in the public and private sectors;

• PROVIDE SUPPORT: to interested end users who use or will use HPC and HPDA in their daily business;

• CONTRIBUTE TO GUARANTEE: European technological autonomy in this sector.

MAY PARTICIPATE: Legal entities (Public or Private Bodies) established in one of the EU Member States (including Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs)), EFTA/EEA countries and countries associated with the Digital Europe Programme.

THE AVAILABLE BUDGET IS €5,000,000.

EXPIRY: 05/14/2024

ID:

DIGITAL-EUROHPC-JU-2024-NCC-02-01

BENEFICIARIES: Other Subjects

TYPE OF FINANCING: Contribution

APPROPRIATION: €5,000,000

AREA: European Union

LINK:https://eurohpc-ju.europa.eu/new-call-extend-european-network-competence-centres-hpc-2024-04-10_en

LINK:https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/digital-eurohpc-ju-2024-ncc-02-01

LINK: https://eurohpc-ju.europa.eu/index_en

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Call: Innovative Projects in the Drone Sector Launched - Expiry:07/05/2024

CAERUS: Call for Innovative Projects in the Drone Sector Launched 

THE PROJECT AIMS TO INVOLVE ENTITIES TO DEVELOP: Ideas - Concepts and Prototypes that can be introduced on the market

THE ICAERUS PROJECT: launched the PUSH Open Call, expiring on May 7, 2024.

THE CALL FINANCES 3 INNOVATIVE IDEAS TO IMPLEMENT PROJECTS AIMED AT PROVIDING AND EXPLORING DATA SETS RELATING TO DRONES TO ASSESS TECHNOLOGICAL AND NON-TECHNICAL HYPOTHESES. IN PARTICULAR THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF APPLICATIONS/SOLUTIONS WILL BE SELECTED:

• INNOVATIVE IDEAS: that leverage drone technology and datasets to address real problems and create value for society

• DRONES HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT: development of new hardware and software solutions to increase drone performance

• DATA ANALYSIS AND PROCESSING: development of new algorithms and techniques to process and analyze data collected by drones

• DRONE-BASED SERVICES: development of new services using drone technology, such as aerial photography, survey and inspection services

• DRONE-BASED APPLICATIONS: Developing new applications for drones, such as environmental monitoring, precision agriculture, disaster relief,

• STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS: Developing new standards and regulations for the safe and responsible use of drone technology.

CAN PARTICIPATE: Manufacturing Companies in the Drone Sector - Artificial Intelligence and IoT Companies - Research Institutes - Start-ups and Small and Medium Enterprises that exploit innovative drone services and technologies and based in one of the Member States of the European Union, their Outermost Regions and Overseas Countries and Territories connected to an EU Member State and the Countries associated with Horizon Europe.

THE BUDGET: Overall is €180,000 and each Winning Project will receive €60,000.

EXPIRY: 05/07/2024

BENEFICIARIES:

Research Institutions

Small and Medium Enterprises 

Start-up

TYPE OF FINANCING: Contribution

APPROPRIATION: €180,000 

AREA: European Union

LINK:https://icaerus.eu/open-calls/

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Call: The Digital Transformation Award - Air Traffic Management - Expiry:13/05/2024

AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT: The Digital Transformation Award

The initiative is a collaboration between the SESAR Joint Undertaking and ACI Europe and the deadline to participate is May 13, 2024

NEWS TYPE: AWARD

THE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AWARD: an initiative of the SESAR Joint Undertaking in collaboration with ACI EUROPE.

THE PRIZE WILL SELECT A EUROPEAN AIRPORT: which has embraced digitalisation, adopting innovative technologies and procedures to improve the safety, capacity, efficiency and environmental footprint of its airside operations.

TO COMPETE FOR THIS AWARD: Airports must provide details on the implementation of a solution that corresponds to the SESAR vision of Digital European Sky.

THE WINNER: Will be announced at the ACI EUROPE/WORLD Annual General Assembly, Congress and Exhibition in Ista, Spain on Tuesday 3 July 2024.

THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS IS 13 MAY 2024.

EXPIRY: 05/13/2024

BENEFICIARIES: Other Subjects

TYPE OF FINANCING: PREMIUMS 

AREA: European Union

LINK:https://www.sesarju.eu/

LINK:https://www.sesarju.eu/news/aci-sesar-ju-digital-transformation-award-apply-now

LINK:https://www.sesarju.eu/node/3697

LINK:https://www.sesarju.eu/sites/default/files/documents/reports/SESAR%203%20Multiannual%20Workprogramme%202022-2031.pdf

LINK:https://www.sesarju.eu/discover-sesar/partnering-smarter-aviation

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Call: ICT& Electronic Devices Sustainability - Expiry:18/04/2024

ESA: A NEW NOTICE FOR THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE ICT AND ELECTRONICS SECTOR HAS BEEN PUBLISHED 

THE DEADLINE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NOTICE IS SET FOR 18 APRIL 2024

THE EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY (ESA): has published the “ICT & ELECTRONIC DEVICES SUSTAINABILITY” tender

THE NOTICE AIMS TO CO-FINANCE AND GIVE SUPPORT TO COMPANIES THAT INTEND TO DEVELOP THE BUSINESS CASE OF A PROJECT AND DEVELOP SPACE SERVICES AND PRODUCTS RELATED BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING RELEVANT TOPICS:

STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY: disposal and recycling of batteries

EXPORT AND MANAGEMENT OF  ELECTRONIC WASTE: (e-waste)

ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF DATA CENTERS AND BASED SOLUTIONS: on the blockchain

THE PURPOSE IS TO IMPROVE THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE ICT AND ELECTRONIC SECTOR (ELECTRIC MOBILITY - BATTERIES - ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS - ELECTRONIC WASTE) THROUGH > SOLUTIONS - SERVICES AND APPLICATIONS THAT WORK AT ANY MOMENT OF THE LIFE CYCLE OF A PRODUCT OR ON THE CONSUMPTION OF SOURCES ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES DRAW FROM SPACE TECHNOLOGIES TOOLS SUCH AS:

GLOBAL SATELLITE NAVIGATION SYSTEMS: (GNSS)

SATELLITE TELECOMMUNICATIONS: (Satcom)

SATELLITE EARTH OBSERVATION (EO)

PROPOSALS MUST OFFER:

MARKET OPPORTUNITIES: ATTRACTIVE

 IDENTIFIED NEEDS: Customers and customer engagement

COMMERCIALLY SERVICE CONCEPTS: Valid

SOLUTIONS TECHNICALLY: feasible

ADDED VALUE: OF DATA OR OF SPACE TECHNOLOGY

MOTIVATED TEAMS:​​with business skills

 technical and financial

COMPANIES AND TEAMS WITH HEADQUARTERS IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES CAN APPLY: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

ESA will: Co-finance 80% of the acceptable cost, up to 200,000 Euros, for each awarded proposal and will offer technical and commercial guidance, access to ESA's network and partners, and use of the brand.

EXPIRY: 04/18/2024

BENEFICIARIES: Other Subjects

TYPE OF FINANCING: Contribution

ALLOCATION: Up to €200,000 per Project

AREA: European Union

LINK:https://business.esa.int/funding/open-competition/ict-electronic-devices-sustainability

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Call: Clean and Competitive Solutions for all Transport Modes - Expiry:18/04/2024

HORIZON EUROPE: has published the 2024 Clean and Competitive Solutions for all Transport Modes Call

THE NOTICE OF THE CLIMATE WORK PROGRAM > ENERGY AND MOBILITY OF HORIZON EUROPE CONTAINS: 18 Topics for a total budget of 202.5 million Euros

FONTE: FUNDING & TENDERS PORTAL

 THE 2024 CALL FOR CLEAN AND COMPETITIVE SOLUTIONS FOR ALL TRANSPORT MODES (HORIZON-CL5-2024-D5-01): contained in the 2023-2024 work program of the “Climate, Energy and Mobility” Cluster.

THE NOTICE CONTAINS 18 TOPICS FOR AN INDICATIVE TOTAL BUDGET OF €202.5 MILLION, ALL WITH A DEADLINE OF 18 APRIL 2024:  

• Smart, low-cost pervasive stationary slow charging and bi-directional solutions synergic with the grid for EV mass deployment (2ZERO Partnership) - HORIZON-CL5-2024-D5-01-01

• Advanced battery system integration for next generation vehicles (2ZERO Partnership) - HORIZON-CL5-2024-D5-01-03

• Towards a flying testbed for European leadership in aviation - HORIZON-CL5-2024-D5-01-10

• Combining state-of-the-art emission reduction and efficiency improvement technologies in ship design and retrofitting for contributing to the "Fit for 55" package objective by 2030 (ZEWT Partnership) - HORIZON-CL5-2024-D5-01-12

• Accelerating climate neutral aviation, minimising non-CO2 emissions - HORIZON-CL5-2024-D5-01-07

○ Impact monitoring of EU Aviation R&I - HORIZON-CL5-2024-D5-01-09

• Advanced digital development tools to accelerate the development of software defined vehicles that enable zero-emission mobility (2ZERO Partnership) - HORIZON-CL5-2024-D5-01-05

• Competitiveness and digital transformation in aviation – advancing further composite aerostructures - HORIZON-CL5-2024-D5-01-08

• Coordinating and supporting the combined activities of member and associated states towards the objectives of the Zero Emission Waterborne Transport partnership so as to increase synergies and impact (ZEWT Partnership) - HORIZON-CL5-2024-D5-01-17

• Assessment of air pollutant emissions from low-carbon fuels in the heavy-duty, aviation, and maritime sectors - HORIZON-CL5-2024-D5-01-18

○ Demonstration of Technologies to minimise underwater noise generated by waterborne transport (ZEWT Partnership) - HORIZON-CL5-2024-D5-01-13

• Demonstrating efficient fully DC electric grids within waterborne transport for large ship applications (ZEWT Partnership) - HORIZON-CL5-2024-D5-01-14

• Structuring the Waterborne transport sector, including through changed business and industrial models in order to achieve commercial zero-emission waterborne transport (ZEWT Partnership) - HORIZON-CL5-2024-D5-01-16

• Advanced digitalisation and modelling utilizing operational and other data to support zero emission waterborne transport (ZEWT Partnership) - HORIZON-CL5-2024-D5-01-15

• Achieving high voltage, low weight, efficient electric powertrains for sustainable waterborne transport (ZEWT Partnership) - HORIZON-CL5-2024-D5-01-11

• Integrated flexible multipoint megawatt charging systems for electric truck mass deployment (2ZERO Partnership) (2024) - HORIZON-CL5-2024-D5-01-04

• Integration and testing of next generation post-800V electric powertrains (2ZERO Partnership) - HORIZON-CL5-2024-D5-01-02

• New designs, shapes, functionalities of Light Commercial Vehicles (2ZERO Partnership) - HORIZON-CL5-2024-D5-01-06

THE NOTICE FALLS WITHIN THE DESTINATION CLEAN AND COMPETITIVE SOLUTIONS ALL

 TRANSPORT MODES: aims to finance activities aimed at improving the competitiveness and climate and environmental impacts of the different types of transport.

THE GENERAL OBJECTIVE OF THE CLUSTER: is to accelerate the dual green and digital transition of the European economy, industry and society in order to achieve climate neutrality in Europe by 2050. 

EXPIRY:18/04/2024

ID:

HORIZON-CL5-2024-D5-01

BENEFICIARIES:

Other Subjects

Research Institutions

Local authorities and public administration

Big business

Small and Small Businesses 

Startup

TYPE OF FINANCING: Contribution

APPROPRIATION: €202.05 Million

AREA: European Union

LINK:https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/calls-for-proposals?status=31094501,31094502&frameworkProgramme=31072773&callIdentifier=HORIZON-CL5-2024-D5-01&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate

LINK:https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2023-2024/wp-8-climate-energy-and-mobility_horizon-2023-2024_en.pdf

LINK:https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/horizon-europe-over-eur-310-million-available-fund-new-energy-and-mobility-research-projects-2023-12-07_en

LINK:https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe/cluster-5-climate-energy-and-mobility_en

LINK:https://www.era-learn.eu/network-information/networks/ai-data-robotics

LINK:https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/strategy/strategy-2020-2024/our-digital-future/european-research-area_en

LINK:https://www.2zeroemission.eu/who-we-are/2zero/

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Call: Experts in Monitoring The CCAM Partnership - Expiry:25/04/2024

THE CALL FOR EXPERTS IN MONITORING THE CCAM PARTNERSHIP IS ONLINE

THE CALL IS OPEN TO CONSULTANTS: who will monitor the quality and impact of the Projects

UNTIL 25 APRIL 2024 IT IS POSSIBLE TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AS: Consultant within the CCAM Partnership.

THE PURPOSE OF THE NOTICE IS TO SELECT EXPERTS: to evaluate the level of achievement of the operational, specific and general objectives of the CCAM partnership and to ensure that the means to achieve these objectives are coerent.

MONITORING WILL HELP THE PROJECTS FINANCED BY CCAM: to review and improve their quality and therefore to maximize their impacts through better collaboration, cross-fertilization and valorisation of results.

CONSULTANTS WHO DEMONSTRATE RELEVANT EXPERIENCE MAY PARTICIPATE:

A SOLID KNOWLEDGE OF THE HORIZON EUROPE FRAMEWORK PROGRAM AND EUROPEAN PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS:

• OF THE EU AND GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE MARKET

• OF ROAD MOBILITY: connected, cooperative and automated

• OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

• IN QUALITY MANAGEMENT: of European Projects

• IN THE EVALUATION OF PROGRAMS: R&I Financing,

• IN STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT: for road transport research.

THE TOTAL BUDGET IS €170,000.

EXPIRY: 04/25/2024

BENEFICIARIES:

Other Subjects

Natural Persons

TYPE OF FINANCING: Contribution

APPROPRIATION: €170,000

AREA: European Union

LINK:https://www.ccam.eu/ccam-association-call-for-tender-to-monitor-quality-and-impact-of-funded-projects/

LINK:https://www.ccam.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CCAM-projects-monitoring-call-for-tender-2024.pdf

LINK:https://www.ccam.eu/what-is-ccam/ccam-association/

LINK:https://www.ccam.eu/

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Call: Smart Network and Services Joint Undertaking - Expiry:18/04/2024

SMART NETWORK AND SERVICES JOINT UNDERTAKING: The third call for tenders of the European Partnership has officially opened

THE INTELLIGENT NETWORKS AND SERVICES JOINT UNDERTAKING (SNS JU): has launched its third call for proposals for 2024 on the Funding & Tenders Portal.

The OBJECTIVE is to advance 6G research in Europe and develop test and pilot infrastructure capabilities.

THE CALL CONTAINS A TOTAL OF 11 TOPICS (INCLUDING 9 RIAs, 1 IA and 1 CSA):

• RESEARCH AND INNOVATION ACTIONS (RIA)

• SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE - Standardisation and Follow-up/PoCs (HORIZON-JU-SNS-2024-STREAM-B-01-01)

• WIRELESS COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES AND SIGNAL PROCESSING – Standardisation and Follow-up/PoCs (HORIZON-JU-SNS-2024-STREAM-B-01-02)

• COMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNOLOGIES AND DEVICES – Standardisation and Follow-up/PoCs (HORIZON-JU-SNS-2024-STREAM-B-01-03)

• RELIABLE SERVICES AND SMART SECURITY –Standardisation and Follow-up/PoCs (HORIZON-JU-SNS-2024-STREAM-B-01-04)

• INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION – EU-JP (HORIZON-JU-SNS-2024-STREAM-B-01-05)

• INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION – EU-ROK (HORIZON-JU-SNS-2024-STREAM-B-01-06)

• SUSTAINABILITY LIGHTHOUSE (HORIZON-JU-SNS-2024-STREAM-B-01-07)

• RELIABLE AI FOR 6G COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS AND SERVICES (HORIZON-JU-SNS-2024-STREAM-B-01-08)

• SNS MICROELECTRONICS LIGHTHOUSE (HORIZON-JU-SNS-2024-STREAM-C-01-01)

• COORDINATION AND SUPPORT ACTIONS (CSA)

• SNS Operations and Output optimisation (HORIZON-JU-SNS-2024-STREAM-CSA-01)

• INNOVATION ACTIONS (IA)

• SNS Large Scale Trials and Pilots (LST&Ps) with Verticals (HORIZON-JU-SNS-2024-STREAM-D-01-01)

THE DEADLINE FOR ALL TOPICS IS APRIL 18, 2024.

EXPIRY: 04/18/2024

ID:

HORIZON-YU-SNS-2024

BENEFICIARIES:

Other Subjects

Research Institutions

Big business

Startup

TYPE OF FINANCING: Contribution

AREA: European Union

LINK:https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/calls-for-proposals?status=31094501,31094502&frameworkProgramme=31072773&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate

LINK:https://smart-networks.europa.eu/sns-ju-ri-work-programme-2024/

LINK:https://6g-ia.eu/

LINK:https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/smart-networks-and-services-joint-undertaking

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Call: Information and Training Measures for Workes Organizations

INFORMATION AND TRAINING MEASURES FOR WORKERS' ORGANIZATIONS 

A NOTICE TO STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF WORKERS' ORGANIZATIONS: to face new employment and social challenges 

FONTE: FUNDING & TENDERS PORTAL

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION HAS LAUNCHED A NEW CALL FOR PROJECTS RELATING TO INFORMATION AND TRAINING MEASURES FOR: workers' organisations, with a deadline of 16 April 2024 

THE OBJECTIVE OF THE CALL: is to strengthen the capacity of workers' organizations to face, at EU/transnational level, new challenges related to changes in the world of work and social dialogue.

PROJECTS THAT ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WILL BE PARTICULARLY APPRECIATED:

IMPLEMENTATION AT COMMUNITY OR NATIONAL LEVEL: of autonomous social partner agreements concluded at EU level;

IMPLEMENTATION OF WORK PROGRAMS: of existing European Social Dialogue Committees.

OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES ARE THE FOLLOWING:

MEASURES THAT HELP TO ADDRESS THE: employment, social and economic CHALLENGES identified in the European Pillar of Social Rights;

MODERNIZATION OF THE LABOR MARKET: job creation and youth employment, employment in small and medium-sized enterprises;

NEW FORMS OF WORK: including Digital Work Platforms;

QUALITY OF WORK: including fair working conditions, anticipation, preparation and management of change and restructuring processes;

DIGITALIZATION OF THE ECONOMY AND SOCIETY: (including artificial intelligence);

TRANSITION TOWARDS AN ECONOMY: climate neutral;

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT: including reskilling and upskilling;

PROFESSIONAL MOBILITY WITHIN THE EU: migration, youth employment, health and safety at work;

MODERNIZATION OF SOCIAL PROTECTION SYSTEMS: including access to social protection for atypical workers;

CONCILIATION BETWEEN WORK AND FAMILY LIFE: gender equality, fight against discrimination, active inclusion and decent work, healthier and longer working life;

RESPONSE TO THE EMPLOYMENT: social and economic CONSEQUENCES of crisis situations

THE CALL WILL FUND ACTIVITIES SUCH AS: conferences, seminars, round tables, studies, surveys, publications, training courses, development of training tools, networking, development and exchange of best practices.

PROJECTS CAN BE SUBMITTED: individually or in consortium.

IN THE FIRST CASE: single applicant can only be an organization of the social partners representing workers at European level established in one of the EU member states.

IN THE SECOND CASE > THE CONSORTIUM MUST BE MADE UP OF A COORDINATOR AND AT LEAST ONE CO-BENEFICIARIES: coordinator must be an organization of the social partners representing workers at European, national or regional level established in one of the EU member states. If the coordinator is not a representative workers' organization at European level, the consortium must involve at least one organization from an eligible country other than that of the coordinator and one social partner organization at European level. Co-beneficiaries can be established in EU states or candidate countries.

SOCIAL PARTIES: non-profit organisations, universities and research institutes, public authorities and international organizations can participate in the projects as co-beneficiaries, affiliated entities or associated organisations.

THE PROPOSED PROJECTS: must have a duration of between 12 and 36 months.

THE EU CONTRIBUTION: can cover up to 90% of the total eligible costs of the project. The requested grant is expected to be between €150,000 and €700,000.

THE OVERALL BUDGET: available for the Call is equal to €6,450,000. The EU Commission intends to finance 15-20 projects 

EXPIRY: 04/16/2024

ID:

SOCPL-2024-INFO-WK

BENEFICIARIES: Other Subjects

TYPE OF FINANCING: Contribution

APPROPRIATION: €6,450,000

AREA: European Union

LINK:https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/socpl/wp-call/2024/call-fiche_socpl-2024-info-wk_en.pdf

DISCOVER ALL THE DETAILS OF THE NOTICE 

LINK:https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/socpl-2024-info-wk?closed=true&programmePeriod=2021%20-%202027&frameworkProgramme=43252517

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