Enhancing Resilience and Accuracy in Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Systems and e-conspicuity solutions

Overview

Funding for advanced solutions to enhance resilience, accuracy, and security in Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) systems, including e-conspicuity for aviation. Targets consortia developing 5G/IoT-integrated PNT technologies, regulatory frameworks, and collision avoidance systems for drones and manned aircraft in low-altitude airspace.

Who Can Apply

Consortia of legal entities (e.g., research institutions, SMEs, industry, public bodies) from eligible countries. Entities directly or indirectly controlled by China are excluded. Projects must use Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS for satellite-based data if applicable.

Funding Details

• Maximum grant amount: €7,000,000 per project
• Funding form: Lump sum
• Total budget: Not specified

What Is Funded

• Development of 5G/IoT-integrated PNT systems as GNSS backups, including AI-enhanced signal processing and post-quantum cryptography.
• E-conspicuity solutions for collision avoidance in low-altitude airspace, including mobile telephony performance requirements.
• Regulatory and policy analysis for PNT deployment, addressing privacy, spectrum management, and international harmonization.
• Integration of redundant navigation technologies for aviation (e.g., UAS) in contested environments.

Technology / Maturity Requirements

• TRL range: 7–9 (system prototype demonstration in operational environment to actual system proven in operational conditions).

Key Dates

• Open date: 2027-06-02
• Deadline: 2027-10-06T22:00:00Z

Application Process (High-Level)

• Single-stage submission via the Funding & Tenders Portal.
• Proposals must adhere to page limits and layout specified in the Horizon Europe Work Programme Annexes.

Post-Award Obligations

• Granting authority may object to ownership transfers or exclusive licensing of results for up to 4 years post-project.
• Standard Horizon Europe reporting requirements apply (details in the Model Grant Agreement).

Geographic Scope & Language

• Eligible countries: EU Member States, Horizon Europe Associated Countries (Norway, Iceland, UK, Switzerland), and select non-associated countries with specific provisions.
• Application language: English.

Notes

• Projects must comply with Horizon Europe’s lump-sum funding rules.
• Exclusion of entities controlled by China applies.
• Use of Copernicus/Galileo/EGNOS mandatory for satellite-based data if relevant.