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HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-44
Digital, Industry and Space
Coordination and Support Action
06/01/2026
21/04/2026

Attracting management talent for capacity building for Technology Infrastructures staff members (CSA) is an open funding call implemented as a CSA. The indicative budget is €2.5M million.

A combination of factors including rapid technological advancements, inefficient strategic planning, skills gaps, and budget limitations can create sub-optimal technology infrastructure management. Proposals are expected to develop and provide schemes to attract management talent (including but not limited to organisational sciences) to technology infrastructures in EU member states. These management talent schemes should be aimed at attracting talents that will study the technology infrastructures needs, in terms of competencies, skills, organizations, and business models, to deliver more efficiently their services to industry, especially to SMEs, startups and scaleups. Based on this sound understanding of Technology Infrastructures needs, the attracted management talents are expected to both develop and provide advice to Technology Infrastructures senior management and trainings to their staff members aimed at increasing their capacity to develop and provide services to industry. The developed trainings should be sector-agnostic, open-source, accessible remotely, easy to update, and take stock of other existing similar initiatives and experiences in Research and Technology Infrastructures.

The Competitiveness Compass announces initiatives that should be served directly by industry-linked activities in Cluster 4, through new, focused R&I activities, but also through the activities supported up to now:
(i) Clean Industrial Deal adopted in February 2025;
(ii) Critical Raw Materials Act;
(iii) Advanced Materials Communication and future Advanced Materials Act planned for 2026;
(iv) Future Circular Economy Act planned for 2026;
(v) Steel and Metals Action Plan adopted in March 2025;
(vi) European Chemicals Industry Action Plan adopted in July 2025;
(vii) Industrial action plan for the European automotive sector adopted in March 2025; and
(viii) Strategy on research and technology infrastructures, with regard to technology infrastructures and the valorisation of knowledge.

EDF-2026-LS-RA-CHALLENGE-DIGIT-AISAP-STEP
Digital, Industry and Space
Other
11/02/2026
29/09/2026
EDF-2026-LS-RA-CHALLENGE-DIGIT-AISAO
Digital, Industry and Space
Other
11/02/2026
29/09/2026
EDF-2026-LS-DA-SME-NT
Digital, Industry and Space
Other
11/02/2026
29/09/2026

Upcoming Calls

HORIZON-CL5-2026-01-D5-17
Climate, Energy and Mobility
€16 Million
Innovation Action
17/09/2026
21/01/2027

Support zero-emission ports through robust emission monitoring systems.

Monitoring systems for diverse vessel types, data integration, enforcement tools

Shipping emissions, air quality, real-time monitoring

HORIZON-CL5-2026-02-D3-08
Climate, Energy and Mobility
€15 Million
Research & Innovation Action
17/09/2026
21/01/2027

Ensure the sustainability of offshore wind energy through environmental assessments and technology solutions.

Investigate biodiversity, noise, visual impacts and mitigation technologies

Environmental monitoring, wind farms, marine ecology

HORIZON-CL4-2027-SPACE-03-34
Digital, Industry and Space
Innovation Action
02/03/2027
09/03/2027

Preparing demonstration missions for collaborative Earth Observation and Satellite telecommunication for Space solutions (Space Partnership) is an open funding call implemented as a IA. The indicative budget is €26M million.

The areas of R&I, which needs to be addressed to tackle the above-mentioned expected outcomes are:
R&I on End-to-End SatCom Mission capabilities, secure satcom services and satellites as network nodes, and digital on-ground infrastructure to test and enhance operational efficiency;
R&I on Earth Observation equipment, subsystems, applications and services, improving data processing for performance or timeliness, smart multi-sources EO data fusion, fostering interoperability among EO missions, miniaturisation of instrument designs and EO ground segment interfaces, digitalised technology steps such as high-performance cloud-based architectures and active and adaptative optics and/or higher-power electronics;
R&I on building blocks and processes common to EO and SatCom systems, such as on-board processing capabilities, maturing high performance processing payload H/W to support space network capabilities and reducing environmental impact of future missions, maturation of technologies and products improving system security and threats identification, characterization and possible mitigation and RF and optical hybrid ground stations for anchoring services.
Proposals may contribute to one or more of the above R&I areas, however the main area addressed are expected to be clearly and unambiguously identified in the proposal text.
Proposals are expected to promote cooperation between different actors (industry, SMEs, research institutions and infrastructures and academia) and consider opportunities to quickly turn technological innovation into commercial use in space via e.g., on-ground relevant environment or in orbit demonstration.
It is expected that projects make use of existing EU technologies and/or building blocks, including at component level, contributing to EU non-dependence and strengthen competitiveness, and this should be clearly presented in the proposal. Furthermore, proposed activities should be complementary to H2020 and Horizon Europe funded projects, national activities and activities funded by the European Space Agency (ESA).
This topic contributes to the implementation of the European Partnership on ‘Globally Competitive Space Systems’ (GCSS).
In this topic, the integration of the gender dimension (sex and gender analysis) in research and innovation content should be addressed only if relevant in relation to the objectives of the research effort.

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”.

HORIZON-CL4-2027-SPACE-03-33
Digital, Industry and Space
Research & Innovation Action
03/03/2027
09/03/2027

Digital enablers and building blocks for collaborative Earth Observation and Satellite telecommunications for Space solutions (Space Partnership) is an open funding call implemented as a RIA. The indicative budget is €4M million.

The areas of R&I, which needs to be addressed to tackle the above-mentioned expected outcomes are:
(i) R&I on End-to-End SatCom Mission capabilities for increased robustness, energy efficient connectivity and compatibility with 5G & 6G waveforms such as constellation and network software management systems and optical communications, including both space and ground-based assets, and digital on-ground infrastructure to test and enhance operational efficiency;
(ii) R&I on building blocks and processes common to EO and SatCom systems allowing for in-orbit reconfigurability, faster data availability, on-board and on-ground smart computing and improved operation resilience.
Proposals are expected to promote cooperation between different actors (industry, SMEs, research institutions and infrastructures and academia) and consider opportunities to quickly
turn technological innovation into commercial use in space. It is expected that projects make use of existing EU technologies and/or building blocks, including at component level, contributing to EU non-dependence and strengthen competitiveness, and this should be clearly presented in the proposal. Furthermore, proposed activities should be complementary to H2020 and Horizon Europe funded projects, national activities and activities funded by the European Space Agency (ESA).
This topic contributes to the implementation of the European Partnership on ‘Globally Competitive Space Systems’ (GCSS).

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”.

HORIZON-CL4-2027-SPACE-03-31
Digital, Industry and Space
Research & Innovation Action
09/03/2027
02/09/2027
HORIZON-CL4-2027-SPACE-03-32
Digital, Industry and Space
Innovation Action
09/03/2027
02/09/2027

Closed Calls

HORIZON-CL6-2025-02-CLIMATE-01
Climate, Energy and Mobility
€12 Million
Research & Innovation Action
06/05/2025
24/09/2025

This topic explores the role of marine carbon dioxide removal in climate-biodiversity interactions within ocean systems.

Support interdisciplinary research on ocean-based carbon removal, ecosystem impacts, and governance frameworks.

Blue carbon, ocean CDR, ecosystem resilience, marine governance.

HORIZON-CL6-2025-02-CLIMATE-02
Climate, Energy and Mobility
€19.5 Million
Research & Innovation Action
06/05/2025
24/09/2025

This call addresses the complex ocean-climate-biodiversity-society interactions and seeks to ensure a sustainable and healthy global ocean.

Research on safe operating space for oceans, integrating physical, ecological, social, and economic dimensions.

Ocean-climate-biodiversity interactions; integrated frameworks for ocean health assessment

HORIZON-MISS-2025-01-CLIMA-03
Climate, Energy and Mobility
€30 Million
Innovation Action
06/05/2025
24/09/2025

Support regions most exposed to climate risks with tailored solutions that enhance their climate resilience.

Holistic approaches combining green-grey infrastructure, early warning systems, and community engagement.

Coastal adaptation, nature-based solutions, disaster risk reduction

HORIZON-MISS-2025-03-OCEAN-01
Climate, Energy and Mobility
€5 Million
Research & Innovation Action
07/05/2025
24/09/2025

Support the creation and management of strictly protected marine areas to reach EU biodiversity targets.

Develop and demonstrate tools and governance models for effective MPA networks

Marine biodiversity, spatial planning, conservation enforcement

HORIZON-MISS-2025-03-OCEAN-02
Climate, Energy and Mobility
€22 Million
Innovation Action
07/05/2025
24/09/2025

Development of decision support tools to assist authorities in addressing plastic pollution across the river-ocean continuum.

Combining technology, data integration, policy support, and citizen science

Marine litter, riverine plastic sources, EO, digital platforms

HORIZON-MISS-2025-03-OCEAN-03
Climate, Energy and Mobility
€23.3 Million
Innovation Action
07/05/2025
24/09/2025

Accelerate the uptake of digital and low-carbon solutions in marine food production.

Support digital platforms, low-carbon tech and traceability tools

Green transition, digitization, fisheries, aquaculture

HORIZON-MISS-2025-03-OCEAN-04
Climate, Energy and Mobility
€15 Million
Innovation Action
07/05/2025
24/09/2025

Demonstrate and replicate solutions to restore aquatic ecosystems across European regions.

Support regional action plans, cooperation and technology deployment

Aquatic restoration, multi-level governance, monitoring

HORIZON-MISS-2025-03-OCEAN-05
Climate, Energy and Mobility
€15 Million
Innovation Action
07/05/2025
24/09/2025

Empowering waterfront cities and ports to restore and protect oceans and waters through Mission Ocean Lighthouse actions.

Demonstrate innovative water management, pollution reduction, and circular solutions in urban/coastal settings.

Nature-based solutions, smart port technologies, circular economy

HORIZON-MISS-2025-03-OCEAN-06
Climate, Energy and Mobility
€13.5 Million
Innovation Action
07/05/2025
24/09/2025

Support for island-based pilot activities to restore water ecosystems in line with the Mission Ocean objectives.

Cross-sectoral cooperation to tackle pollution and biodiversity loss on islands

Pollution reduction, biodiversity restoration, water quality management

HORIZON-CL6-2025-01-BIODIV-02
Climate, Energy and Mobility
€4 Million
Coordination and Support Action
06/05/2025
17/09/2025

Empowers citizen science to collect biodiversity data at scale and improve data quality and impact.

Create enabling environments, tools, and incentives for citizen biodiversity observations.

Citizen observatories, data quality, public engagement, biodiversity indicators.

HORIZON-CL6-2025-01-BIODIV-04
Climate, Energy and Mobility
€22 Million
Research & Innovation Action
06/05/2025
17/09/2025

Support for establishing large-scale biodiversity observation infrastructures across Europe and globally.

Design coordinated long-term observation schemes integrating new technologies and citizen engagement.

Biodiversity monitoring, in-situ and remote sensing, indicators development.

HORIZON-CL6-2025-01-BIODIV-07
Climate, Energy and Mobility
€12 Million
Research & Innovation Action
06/05/2025
17/09/2025

This topic supports holistic strategies for coral reefs and associated ecosystems, which are vital for biodiversity and coastal resilience.

Promote innovative conservation and restoration actions combining in-situ efforts with policy, community, and nature-based solutions.

Coral reef restoration, mangrove and seagrass conservation, climate adaptation and mitigation synergies.

HORIZON-CL6-2025-02-COMMUNITIES-03
Climate, Energy and Mobility
€6 Million
Research & Innovation Action
06/05/2025
16/09/2025

This action targets climate risks and resilience-building in Atlantic coastal communities.

Develop models and test scalable solutions for adaptation

Coastal resilience, climate change, participatory approaches

AIRBUS-2025-Nature
Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment
€0.01 Million
Coordination and Support Action
17/04/2025
02/05/2025

The Airbus Foundation, in partnership with the Solar Impulse Foundation and Space4Good, is inviting nonprofit organisations to submit projects that use aerospace technology to enhance nature-based climate resilience.

Scope

Selected projects will contribute to biodiversity protection, ecosystem restoration, and disaster risk reduction through the use of Airbus satellite data and aerospace capabilities, while making results publicly accessible.

Topics:

  • Nature-based solutions
  • Climate adaptation and resilience
  • Disaster risk reduction
  • Ecosystem restoration
  • Biodiversity protection
  • GIS and remote sensing applications