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Expected Outcome:Policy contribution, impact and visibility of research infrastructures of European interest, by large thematic domain, to relevant EU policy and priority initiatives, including beyond research, at national, regional, European and global level.Improved coordination, complementarities, and where applicable, interoperability, harmonisation, integration and synergies among research infrastructures within large thematic domains and, where relevant, across domains.A European portfolio of R&I services of European interest, supported by a common front page and few single-entry point access portals, integrated or interoperable catalogues of R&I services and converging access conditions and selection procedures, strengthening the European landscape of ESFRI-prioritised infrastructures and other world-class research infrastructures by large thematic domains.Increased awareness, fin...

Expected Outcome:A state-of-the-art EBRAINS digital infrastructure for brain research, providing data, digital tools and services to the European research communities in neurosciences, brain medicine, and brain-inspired technologies. The platform will be powered by AI and will integrate innovative AI tools to support intuitive interaction with users, facilitate brain research, data analysis, simulations and modelling of the brain, and support FAIR data indexing and archival to scale-up data integration and curation.New services and applications for neuroscience, brain health and cognitive technologies, aligned with national and European research priorities. Workflows that connect and integrate large sets of data, services and tools available at EBRAINS will be in the focus in combination with access to large storage and compute resources.Innovative brain-inspired AI tools, that are based...

Expected Outcome:Project results are expected to contribute to several of the following expected outcomes:enhanced scientific competitiveness of European research infrastructures;enhanced research infrastructure capacity to address research challenges and EU policy priorities;increased greening and resilience of research infrastructures;increased efficiency of research infrastructures through digitalisation;increased collaboration of research infrastructures with universities, research organisations and industry, fostering an innovation ecosystem that provides the foundations for the development of innovative companies and startups while considering EU technological sovereignty;fostering the uptake of innovation outside the scientific research market, through co-development with industry of advanced technologies for research infrastructures;integration of research infrastructures into lo...

Expected Outcome:Project results are expected to contribute to all the following outcomes:Strong and sustainable collaboration frameworks between Ukrainian and European research infrastructures, supporting joint research initiatives.An early phase implementation plan for the reconstruction and upgrade of Ukrainian research infrastructures, aligning with the priorities of the ERA Policy Agenda.Remote access of Ukrainian researchers and innovators to European research infrastructures, allowing them to participate in scientifically excellent projects across various fields and enhancing their integration into the ERA.Remote fellowships for researchers based in Ukraine for research activities related to scientific instrumentation and advanced methods in collaboration with European research infrastructures. Effective systems for monitoring and evaluating the progress and impact of integration...

Expected Outcome:Increased adoption of open science and research data management practices in line with the FAIR principles by researchers and across research infrastructures (RIs) in Europe.Increased uptake of the EOSC Federation by researchers through the long-term sustainable provision in the Federation of scientific services and high-quality, FAIR research data, and their integration in scientific workflows addressing current gaps and needs of research communities.Research communities, as well as ESFRI and other European research infrastructures increase their alignment with EOSC standards and policies, and their capacity to integrate in the EOSC Federation. Scope:This topic aims to further increase across Europe the adoption of open science and research data management practices in line with the FAIR principles, and to support the development of a user-focused and science-driven EOS...

Expected Outcome:Projects are expected to contribute to all the following expected outcomes:support to planning and decision making for research infrastructures at the national (e.g. funding bodies, governments) and European level (e.g. ESFRI) through solid science cases, including expected scientific breakthrough, gaps analyses and feasibility/design studies for future research infrastructures or major upgrades or extensions of existing ones;a better alignment of the development of the European research infrastructure landscape with the advancements of excellent science, frontier research and technology innovation;increased performance, scientific capacity and excellence of the European research infrastructure landscape;new services and access opportunities available to the research community, allowing to better tackle scientific and societal challenges, notably in support of strategic...

Expected Outcome:Project results are expected to contribute to several of the following expected outcomes:New or enhanced, effective cooperation of European research infrastructures with key international partners;Strengthened position of European research infrastructures in the global research infrastructure landscape;Increased opportunities for the development of global research infrastructures, including proposals expanding the geographical coverage of ongoing collaborations;Increased capacity to address societal challenges with a global dimension, including collaborations in areas such as environmental monitoring or health;Reinforced global competitiveness and performance of the European Research Area. Scope:This topic aims at supporting the cooperation of pan-European research infrastructures with their international (non-European) counterparts, and/or fostering the international en...

Expected Outcome:Upon completion of the Action, the European HPC and AI ecosystems will be strengthened through an effective network of AI Factories supporting the adoption and use of HPC in the development of trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI) by startups and SMEs, but also by the private and public sector in general, taking into account the specific needs of the local and national ecosystems. The coordinated network will facilitate synergies and assets reutilisation, support, training, staff exchange, knowledge transfer between, AIF+As, as well as prevent duplication of efforts.The Action will ensure the network of AIF+As will be embedded in an enhanced European AI/ HPC ecosystem with strong links to other European HPC, AI, and data initiatives (see above).Moreover, the Action will result in:Contribution to the realisation of the EuroHPC overall and specific objectives.A common g...

Expected Impact:The action is expected to generate the following impact:Strengthening growth skills through mentoring and curated peer learning on fundamental growth barriers such as inclusive work culture, organisation, talent attraction, international expansion, and funding.Increase the number and value of investments deals from strategic European and non-European, co-investments partners, such as public and private investors (including National Promotional Banks and Institutions or/and Regional Banks that provide late-stage investment), including funding through initial public offerings (IPOs) and acquisitions of the participating companies.Increase the number and value of commercial deals from customers and through strategic partners, e.g. corporates, buyers, infrastructure and service providers, within EU as well as in foreign markets.Strengthening attractiveness to attract highly s...

Expected Impact:Expected ImpactThrough strategic capacity building, digital transformation, and cooperation in SSA, the actions funded under this topic should contribute to the establishment of a resilient and future-ready ethics, regulatory and PV environment.Applicant consortiumIf requested by the applicant consortia, the EDCTP Association may offer technical support for the preparation of their proposal, in particular because of the lump sum nature of the Grant Agreement. The applicant consortia may also decide to include the EDCTP Association as coordinator. In that case, the applicant consortia should contact the EDCTP Association to obtain the estimated amount of the Association’s contribution as well as any other relevant information. The EDCTP Association will timely provide the necessary information to all potential applicants.Expected Outcome:BackgroundEthics bodies, regulatory...

Expected Impact:Expected Impact The actions funded under this topic should contribute to strengthening clinical human capital base in R&I, enhancing talent retention, knowledge sharing of best practices within the research and innovation landscape, accelerate integration of digital tools into health systems, expand and scale up validated innovations with tangible implementation at national and/or sub-regional levels.Applicant consortiumIf requested by the applicant consortia, the EDCTP Association may offer technical support for the preparation of their proposal, in particular because of the lump sum nature of the Grant Agreement. The applicant consortia may also decide to include the EDCTP Association as coordinator. In that case, the applicant consortia should contact the EDCTP Association to obtain the estimated amount of the Association’s contribution as well as any other relevant in...

Expected Outcome:The targeted outcomes reflect the above challenges and cover a comprehensive Front End module design which:Covers the FR3 range as defined by the relevant Agenda Item of WRC 27 (7 to 15 GHz range) with possible extension up to 24 GHz if required by some regional implementations, with inherent tuning capabilities to accommodate potential regional variations.Mitigates interferences with incumbent FR3 band users and maximises sharing capabilities across the band in line with the European regulatory approach on spectrum sharing.Enables integration of a large number of antenna elements beyond the State of the Art and support massive MIMO implementation with compensation of increased path loss compared to 5G FR1 implementations.Enables at least an order-of-magnitude increase in RF processing compared to 5G FR1 implementations.Enables 5G cell site reuse and minimises deployment...

Expected Outcome:Project results are expected to contribute to the following expected outcomes:European space science breakthroughs fostered by data analysis and exploitation of European missions (incl. low-cost/small satellite) and instruments, in conjunction, when relevant, with international missions. This data may also originate from European in-orbit validation experiments with a focus on space science and exploration.A higher number of European scientific publications based on space data, high-level data products made available through appropriate archives, and tools and methods developed for the advanced processing of data.Increased collaboration of scientific teams both within and outside Europe across different domains, adding value to existing activities on European and international levels and enhancing and broadening research partnerships.European scientific excellence and de...

Expected Outcome:Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes:Reinforcing EU strategic autonomy by reducing non-EU dependencies on critical space EEE components and related technologies across their entire supply chain;Providing unrestricted access to critical space EEE components and related technologies relevant for EU space missions (Galileo, EGNOS, Copernicus, IRIS2 and EU pilot missions on In-Orbit Space Operations and Quantum Gravimetry);Developing or regaining capacity to operate independently in space by developing resilient space EEE components and related technologies supply chains, relying on EU supply chains and/or trustable and reliable supply chains not affected by non-EU export restrictions;Enhancing competitiveness by developing products and capabilities reaching equivalent or superior performance level than those from outside the E...

Expected Outcome:Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes:Reinforcing EU strategic autonomy by reducing non-EU dependencies on critical space Equipment and related technologies across their entire supply chain;Providing unrestricted access to critical space Equipment and related technologies relevant for EU space missions and pilots (e.g. In-Orbit Space Operations);Developing or regaining capacity to operate independently in space by developing resilient space Equipment and related technologies supply chains, relying on EU supply chains and/or trustable and reliable supply chains not affected by non-EU export restrictions;Enhancing competitiveness by developing products and capabilities reaching equivalent or superior performance level than those from outside the EU and compete at worldwide level. Scope:Unrestricted access to state-of-art space...

Expected Outcome:Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes:Reinforcing EU strategic autonomy by reducing non-EU dependencies on critical space EEE components across their entire supply chain, including radiation testing facilities;Providing unrestricted access to critical space EEE components and testing facilities relevant for EU space missions (Galileo, EGNOS, Copernicus, IRIS2 and EU pilot missions on In-Orbit Space Operations and Quantum Gravimetry);Developing or regaining capacity to operate independently in space by developing resilient space EEE components and testing facilities supply chains, relying on EU supply chains and/or trustable and reliable supply chains not affected by non-EU export restrictions;Enhancing competitiveness by developing products and capabilities reaching equivalent or superior performance level than those from ou...

Expected Outcome:Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following outcomes:Reinforcing EU strategic autonomy by reducing non-EU dependencies for accessing space;Providing an EU access to space necessary for EU space missions through state of the art and innovative solutions;Diversifying the access to space providers in the EU;Contributing to expand commercial access to space offers and services in the EU;Reinforcing Access to Space to ensure that Europe maintains and improve autonomous, reliable and cost-effective access to space. Scope:The EU needs to improve the resilience of its access to space for the implementation of EU space programme. New entrants will contribute to this endeavour.Projects are expected to support EU launch service providers to set up launch pad(s) in the EU territory enabling to perform EU launch services.Projects are expected to contribute to t...

Expected Outcome:The topic encompasses actions within the scope of the co-programmed European Partnership on Globally Competitive Space Systems (‘Space Partnership’) in the areas of satellite communication (SatCom), Earth Observation (EO) and New Commercial Space Transportation Solutions and is part of cohesive activities in the domain of digital developments under the grand heading of “digitalisation for commercial space solutions”.Digitalisation is a major enabler for enhancing the value of an End-to-End EO and SatCom system. Under the area of Using Space on Earth related to SatCom and EO, below this topic focus on the fast increment of the Low to Mid TRL level building blocks for key technologies[1] required to strengthen competitiveness in these domains.Projects are expected to contribute to one or several of the following outcomes:New commercial services and applications enabled by...

Expected Outcome:Project results are expected to contribute to the following outcomes:For supported postdoctoral fellowsIncreased set of research and transferable skills and competences, leading to improved employability and career prospects of MSCA postdoctoral fellows within academia and beyond;New mind-sets and approaches to R&I work forged through international, inter-sectoral and interdisciplinary experience;Enhanced networking and communication capacities with scientific peers, as well as with the general public that will increase and broaden the research and innovation impact. For participating organisationsIncreased alignment of working conditions for researchers in accordance with the principles set out in the European Charter for Researchers;Enhanced quality and sustainability of research training and supervision;Increased global attractiveness, visibility and reputation of the...

Expected Outcome:This action builds on the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 action (HORIZON-MSCA-PF-2026). The target group are host organisations located in Widening countries.Project results are expected to contribute to the following outcomes:For supported ERA Fellows:Increased set of research and transferable skills and competences, leading to improved employability and career prospects of fellows within academia and beyond;New mind-sets and approaches to R&I work forged through international, inter-sectoral and interdisciplinary experience;Enhanced networking and communication capacities with scientific peers, as well as with the general public, that will increase and broaden the research and innovation impact; For participating organisations in the Widening countries:Increased alignment of working conditions for researchers in accordance with the principles set out in the Europea...

Expected Outcome:Activities under this topic respond directly to the goal of the Mission Soil to set up 100 living labs and lighthouses to lead the transition to healthy soils by 2030 and support the specific objectives of the Mission Soil.Activities should also contribute to the Common Agricultural Policy, and to meeting the European Green Deal ambitions and targets and more specifically those of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, the EU soil strategy for 2030 and the proposal for a Soil Monitoring and Resilience Directive, the Zero Pollution Action Plan, the EU Forest Strategy, as well as to the Sustainable Development Goals[1].Project results are expected to contribute to all the following expected outcomes:enhanced capacities for participatory, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary R&I to co-create, and co-implement economically viable soil health solutions tailored to managed...

Expected Outcome:Activities under this topic respond directly to the goal of the Mission Soil to set up 100 living labs and lighthouses to lead the transition to healthy soils by 2030. They support the specific objectives of the Mission Soil[1]. Activities should also contribute to the Common Agricultural Policy and to meeting the European Green Deal ambitions and targets and more specifically those of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, the EU Soil Strategy for 2030 and the proposal for a Soil Monitoring and Resilience Directive, the Zero Pollution Action Plan, the Communication on Boosting Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing in the EU, as well as to Sustainable Development Goals[2].Project results are expected to contribute to all the following expected outcomes:enhanced capacities for participatory, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary R&I to co-create and co-implement economical...

Expected Outcome:Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes:the EU strategic autonomy and the long-term sustainability of EU farming systems are safeguarded;farmers benefit from new knowledge, innovations and practices to make the green transition towards sustainable and biodiversity friendly agriculture. Scope:EU farmers face numerous competitiveness challenges. According to a study by the EP[1], the growth of total factor productivity (TFP) in EU agriculture has been slowing down while some of our competitors, like Brazil, Canada and China, show higher TFP growth. In order to revert this trend, improving the efficiency of the production factors is a possible avenue, while at the same time considering its sustainable use. Proposals should address all the following activities:develop prototypes of innovations and farming practices that can improv...

Expected Outcome:Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes:farmers, advisors, agri-food chain operators, policy-makers, public funders and citizens benefit from new knowledge and knowledge exchange, viable innovations, practices and tools that boost the competitiveness, sustainability (economic, environmental, social) and resilience of the organic farming sector;knowledge and innovations contribute to an improved sustainability of organic farming systems and an overall improved efficiency of the sector, leading to an increased attractiveness of organic farming in Europe and an improved understanding of its contribution to sustainability (economic, social, biodiversity, climate);the EU regulatory framework for organic farming, the Common Agricultural Policy, and the EU’s biodiversity, zero pollution and climate policies are supported by science-b...

Expected Outcome:the project results are expected to contribute to all of the following outcomes:access to cutting-edge infrastructure for researchers and research teams from Euratom and Associated Countries to EU and international state-of-the-art nuclear research infrastructures;enhancing the network developed under the OFFERR project for optimised use of nuclear research infrastructures identified in the EU, thus supporting the implementation of the Euratom programme’s objectives and the establishment of the European Research Area (ERA) in the nuclear safety and radiation protection field;strengthened cross-border collaboration in nuclear safety and radiation protection research in the EU, a significant increase in transnational nuclear research and the fostering of shared expertise and resources;preservation of critical facilities, possibly increasing their number to ensure the long-...