[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

March 18, 2027

€4,000,000 total; typically one grant awarded, lump sum funding

Supports interdisciplinary forums to develop and align innovative ideas in emerging digital technologies across Europe.

--- ## Description This grant aims to establish a forum for emerging interdisciplinary areas and new technological visions in digital technologies. It seeks to foster collaboration among academia, research and technology organizations (RTOs), industry (including SMEs), and stakeholders to co-create innovative ideas—ranging from fundamental research to proof of concept. The initiative emphasizes European leadership in technology foresight, civil society engagement, and alignment with national or regional innovation ecosystems. Proposals should connect with ongoing or planned European Commission foresight activities to ensure a cohesive approach to technology innovation. --- ## Due Dates - March 18, 2027: Full application submission deadline (17:00 Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Total budget for this topic: €4,000,000 - Expected number of grants: 1 (lump sum) - Funding is provided as a lump sum grant under the Horizon Europe Coordination and Support Actions (CSA) mechanism. --- ## Eligibility - Open to consortia including academia, RTOs, industry (including SMEs), and other stakeholders. - Eligible countries: EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe (see [Annex B](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf) for full list). - Non-EU/non-associated countries may participate if they have made specific provisions for funding. - Proposals must comply with admissibility, operational, and financial capacity requirements as detailed in the Horizon Europe General Annexes. --- ## Application Process - Single-stage submission via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-10?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=4&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Proposal page limits and layout are described in Part B of the Application Form (available in the Submission System). - Applications must use the [Standard application form (HE CSA)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-csa_en.pdf). - Evaluation criteria and process are detailed in [Annex D](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf). - Applicants are encouraged to read the [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) and the [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) before preparing their proposal. --- ## Additional Information - Proposals should involve and be driven by representatives from the relevant sectors. - Civil society engagement is encouraged for broader input. - Coordination with EC-internal activities and alignment with national/regional initiatives is expected. - Beneficiaries intending to transfer ownership or grant exclusive licenses for results must notify the granting authority, which may object up to four years after the project ends. - Eligible costs are covered as a lump sum, with details in the [Lump Sum MGA](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/agr-contr/ls-mga_en.pdf). --- ## External Links - [Call Details & Application Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-10?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=4&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) - [Annexes and Reference Documents](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-to-participate/reference-documents) - [Partner Search Tool](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-to-participate/partner-search?order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=lastModified&isExactMatch=true&type=ORGANISATION,PERSON&frameworkProgramme=43108390) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact/Resource | |----------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General EC Contact | +32 2 299 11 11 ([Contact form](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en)) | | Research Enquiry Service | [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | National Contact Points | [Find Your NCP](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) | | IT Helpdesk | [Portal IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | ---

Horizon scanning and foresight in future enabling digital technologies (CSA) - European Commission

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