Testing and optimising models of co-creation of advanced research infrastructure technologies
Testing and optimising models of co-creation of advanced research infrastructure technologies supports research infrastructures and partners to co-develop technologies for better services and wider commercial use.
Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: March 9, 2027 (Opening) | June 15, 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: €10 million–€15 million per project; €30 million total topic budget; 2 expected grants
Summary: Supports co-development of advanced technologies that improve research infrastructure services and foster deep-tech innovation beyond science markets.
Key Information: Consortia must include at least two qualifying research infrastructures as beneficiaries.
Description
This European Commission topic under Horizon Europe’s Research Infrastructures programme funds Research and Innovation Actions that co-create advanced technologies and solutions to improve research infrastructures’ scientific services. It aims to strengthen European scientific and technological competitiveness, address common infrastructure needs where applicable, and reinforce research infrastructures as centres of deep-tech innovation.
The topic promotes collaboration between research infrastructures, other public and private research-performing organisations, industry, startups and scaleups. Proposals should consider resource efficiency, environmental impacts and technological sovereignty while developing solutions with potential uptake outside the science market. Shared understanding of commercial potential and early involvement of infrastructure technology-transfer teams are priorities, supporting a coherent European deep-tech ecosystem and stronger EU innovation capacity.
