Scaling and deploying innovations in migration management

Overview

Supports the identification, adaptation, and scaling of innovative migration management solutions from past EU-funded research projects to enhance policy implementation and operational frameworks. Targets consortia of researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and civil society organizations to bridge the gap between migration research and real-world application.

Who Can Apply

Consortia comprising legal entities (e.g., universities, research institutions, public bodies, NGOs, private sector organizations) from eligible countries, including EU Member States, Horizon Europe Associated Countries, and select non-associated countries with specific funding provisions. The Joint Research Centre (JRC) may participate as a beneficiary with zero funding or as an associated partner.

Funding Details

• Maximum grant amount: 5,000,000 EUR per project.
• Funding form: Lump sum contributions.
• Total budget: Not specified.

What Is Funded

• Mapping and analysis of research outputs, methodologies, and innovations from Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe migration projects.
• Validation, adaptation, and scaling of high-potential solutions for policy uptake, operational implementation, or market deployment.
• Activities such as pilots, policy labs, co-creation processes, and structured dialogues to enhance transferability of research outcomes.
• Engagement with stakeholders (policymakers, practitioners, civil society, private sector) to align innovations with real-world needs.
• Gender-sensitive and intersectional approaches, where relevant, to ensure solutions address diverse migratory contexts.
• Dissemination and further application of findings at national and EU levels, potentially leveraging instruments like the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF).

Technology / Maturity Requirements

• Solutions must be derived from existing Horizon 2020 or Horizon Europe migration projects.
• Proposals should demonstrate scalability, sustainability, and adaptability across diverse EU, national, and local contexts.
• Ethical standards, fundamental rights, and privacy considerations must be integrated into all activities.

Key Dates

• Open date: 2027-05-12
• Deadline: 2027-09-22

Application Process (High-Level)

• Single-stage submission via the Funding & Tenders Portal.
• Proposals must adhere to page limits and layout specified in the Application Form (Part B).
• Evaluation follows standard Horizon Europe criteria (excellence, impact, implementation).

Post-Award Obligations

• The granting authority may object to transfers of ownership or exclusive licensing of results for up to 4 years post-project.
• Reporting and dissemination requirements as outlined in the lump sum Model Grant Agreement (MGA).

Geographic Scope & Language

• Eligible countries: EU Member States, Horizon Europe Associated Countries, and select non-associated countries with specific funding provisions.
• Application language: English.

Notes

• Proposals must ensure solutions are transferable across political, legal, and cultural contexts while addressing Member State-specific needs.
• Engagement with stakeholders representing refugees, migrants, and civil society is strongly encouraged.
• The JRC may contribute expertise in migration systems, foresight, and policy-research bridging but does not participate in proposal preparation.