Testing and optimising models of co-creation of advanced research infrastructure technologies

Overview

Supports research infrastructures in co-creating advanced technologies to enhance performance and foster collaboration with industry, startups, and other research organizations. Targets consortia involving at least two research infrastructures to strengthen Europe’s deep-tech innovation ecosystem.

Who Can Apply

Consortia must include at least two research infrastructures, such as ESFRI landmarks/projects, European Research Infrastructure Consortia (ERIC), or international European research organizations. Other eligible applicants include public and private research organizations, industry, and startups.

Funding Details

Maximum funding per project: 40,000,000 EUR. Beneficiaries may provide financial support to third parties (FSTP) in the form of grants, with a maximum of 500,000 EUR per third party.

What Is Funded

• Co-creation of advanced technologies addressing research infrastructure needs, with a focus on resource efficiency, environmental impact, and technological sovereignty.
• Partnerships between research infrastructures and industry or other research organizations to develop and exploit technological solutions.
• Activities supporting technology transfer and commercial potential assessment.
• Pre-commercial procurement (PCP) subcontracting for competitive development of solutions.

Technology / Maturity Requirements

• Developments for research infrastructure use cases must reach at least TRL 4 by project end.
• Additional applications beyond research infrastructures should reach TRL 3-4.
• Proposals must specify the target TRL for each development.

Key Dates

• Open date: 2027-03-08
• Deadline: 2027-06-14

Application Process (High-Level)

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

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

• Consortia must explicitly identify the research infrastructures involved and their legal entities.
• Gender dimension integration is not mandatory.
• PCP activities are encouraged to support competitive development of solutions.