Demonstration of an Ultra-Efficient Rear Fuselage and Empennage and Its Integrated Industrial System enabling EIS2035 for the SMR Aircraft
Funding for the development and demonstration of an ultra-efficient rear fuselage and empennage (RFE) and its integrated industrial system for small and medium-range (SMR) aircraft, targeting technology readiness levels 4–6 to enable entry into service by 2035. Intended for consortia capable of delivering a full component assembly alongside advanced manufacturing and assembly processes.
Details
Agency
EU Commission
Status
Open
Language
English
Funding Type
Grant
Funding Amount
Up to 60.0M €
Deadline
2026-05-19
Open Date
2026-03-31
Overview
Funding for the development and demonstration of an ultra-efficient rear fuselage and empennage (RFE) and its integrated industrial system for small and medium-range (SMR) aircraft, targeting technology readiness levels 4–6 to enable entry into service by 2035. Intended for consortia capable of delivering a full component assembly alongside advanced manufacturing and assembly processes.Who Can Apply
Consortia of legal entities established in eligible countries, including private companies, research organizations, and universities. Single applicants are not permitted.Funding Details
- Maximum grant amount: 60,000,000 EUR
- Funding rate: Not specified
- Total budget: Not specified
What Is Funded
- Development and demonstration of an ultra-efficient rear fuselage and empennage (RFE) for SMR aircraft
- Integrated industrial system, including advanced manufacturing and assembly processes
- Activities supporting high-rate production, weight reduction, and certification readiness
- Co-development of product and production processes to enhance competitiveness
Technology / Maturity Requirements
- Target technology readiness level (TRL): 4–6
- Expected outcome at TRL 6 by project completion
Key Dates
- Open date: 2026-03-30
- Deadline: 2026-05-18
Application Process (High-Level)
- Single-stage submission via the Funding & Tenders Portal
- Proposal templates and financial annexes will be available in the submission system by late March 2026
- Evaluation based on standard Horizon Europe criteria, adapted for Clean Aviation
Geographic Scope & Language
- Eligible countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, United Kingdom, Switzerland
- Application language: English
Notes
- Proposals must align with the Clean Aviation Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA)
- Emphasis on industrialization, certification, and exploitation pathways for entry into service by 2035
- Q&A documents will be released on 2026-02-17 and 2026-04-17 for clarification