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

September 23, 2025 (17:00 Brussels time)

€500,000–€1,000,000 per project | Total indicative budget: €5,000,000 | Up to 5 projects funded

Supports pilot projects to map, analyze, and improve the landscape and service provision of Technology Infrastructures for industry and SMEs across the EU.

--- ## Description This grant funds pilot initiatives aimed at providing a comprehensive understanding of the European landscape of Technology Infrastructures (TIs). Projects should map existing facilities, analyze available services, and identify the needs of industrial users—particularly SMEs and start-ups. The objective is to improve the availability, accessibility, and impact of TI services across the EU, enhance the innovation capacity of European industry, and validate a coordinated European approach through pilot implementation. Funded actions are expected to: - Deliver evidence and insights on the current and future state of TIs. - Identify strategic gaps, service barriers, and mismatches between supply and demand. - Develop strategies, roadmaps, or agendas to address these challenges. - Propose concrete measures for improving service provision, outreach, and visibility of TIs. - Foster collaboration with existing initiatives and involve all relevant stakeholders, including industry, infrastructure operators, and experts. The ultimate aim is to strengthen the EU’s innovation ecosystem, competitiveness, and strategic autonomy in technology and industry. --- ## Due Dates - Proposal submission deadline: **September 23, 2025 (17:00 Brussels time)** - Single-stage application process --- ## Funding Amount - **Indicative budget per project:** €500,000–€1,000,000 (lump sum) - **Total indicative budget:** €5,000,000 - **Expected number of projects funded:** Up to 5 --- ## Eligibility - Open to legal entities established in EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries. - Proposals must involve a consortium, typically including academic, research, industry (including SMEs and start-ups), and infrastructure operators. - Detailed eligibility and admissibility conditions are described in [Annex B of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf). - Some non-EU/non-Associated Countries may participate if specific funding provisions are made (see [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf)). --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** Proposals must be submitted electronically via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-HUMAN-64?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=6&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - **Type of Action:** Coordination and Support Actions (CSA), Lump Sum Grant. - **Format:** Follow the [standard application form for HE CSA](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-csa_en.pdf). - **Evaluation:** Single-stage; criteria and scoring as detailed in [Annex D](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf). - **Legal and financial setup:** Lump sum funding (see [decision on lump sum contributions](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/ls-decision_he_en.pdf)). --- ## Additional Information - Proposals should select a specific technology area or industrial ecosystem for the pilot. - Actions must include detailed mapping, gap analysis, and development of actionable strategies. - Projects should align with relevant EU policies and demonstrate impact on competitiveness and strategic autonomy. - Collaboration with existing EU, national, or regional initiatives is encouraged. - Full topic details and guidance available on the [Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-HUMAN-64?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=6&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). --- ## External Links - [Full Call Details & Submission Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-HUMAN-64?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=6&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) - [General Annexes (Eligibility, Evaluation, etc.)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf) - [Online Manual (Application Process)](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [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 | Contact Type | Details | |------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General EC Contact | [Contact the European Commission](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 | [IT Helpdesk Contact Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) |

Pilot initiatives on Technology Infrastructures (CSA)

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