This grant funds pilot projects to simplify and expand EU-wide access to advanced technology infrastructures for startups and SMEs, supporting innovation in areas like materials, energy, health, and biotech.
Supports projects that help universities and research organisations turn intellectual assets into green and digital innovations for industry, SMEs, and startups.
Funds pilot projects using AI, XR/AR, and virtual worlds on secure, open European telco-edge-cloud platforms to drive innovation in sectors like mobility, energy, health, and manufacturing.
Funds research projects for breakthrough industrial technologies up to TRL 4, aligned with major EU partnership agendas under Horizon Europe.
Funds projects to boost European leadership and engagement in global digital standardisation, enhancing EU influence and values in key technology standards.
Funds industry-led consortia to research and deploy innovative clean tech for net-zero energy, advanced power, and storage solutions to boost EU industry sustainability and competitiveness.