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

June 10, 2025 (Opening) | October 2, 2025 (Deadline)

€8,000,000 total; expected individual grant size €2,500,000–€2,700,000; approximately 3 grants

Supports EU–Republic of Korea collaboration to advance quantum technologies in communication, computing, simulation, and sensing.

Single-stage submission; balanced EU–Korea consortia strongly encouraged.

--- ## Description This Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Action (RIA) aims to implement the EU–Republic of Korea Digital Partnership by funding collaborative projects in quantum technologies. The call focuses on strengthening the European quantum ecosystem while fostering deep cooperation with Korean partners, targeting advancements in quantum communication, computing, simulation, and sensing. Projects should address both technological and societal challenges, such as co-designing interoperable quantum hardware and software, developing secure quantum communication protocols, and advancing quantum sensors for diverse applications (e.g., navigation, imaging, biomedical). Proposals are encouraged to integrate best practices, link with standards organizations, and promote excellence across Europe, including the involvement of EU Widening Countries. --- ## Due Dates - Call opens: June 10, 2025 - Proposal deadline: October 2, 2025 (17:00 Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Total available budget: €8,000,000 - Expected contribution per project: €2,500,000–€2,700,000 - Anticipated number of grants: 3 --- ## Eligibility - Proposals must involve a consortium with balanced participation from EU and Republic of Korea entities. - EU Member States, Horizon Europe Associated Countries, and the Republic of Korea are eligible; other countries may participate under specific conditions ([see eligibility details](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf)). - Proposals should clearly define the mutual benefit of EU–Korea collaboration. - Integration of the gender dimension in research is encouraged but not mandatory. --- ## 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-CL4-2025-03-DIGITAL-EMERGING-03?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=3&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Use the standard [application form for HE RIA, IA](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-ria-ia_en.pdf). - Evaluation criteria, scoring, and submission requirements are detailed in the [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). - Proposals should demonstrate technological readiness, a clear roadmap for EU–Korea collaboration, and links to relevant standards bodies. --- ## Additional Information - Projects should facilitate exchange of researchers and engineers between the EU and Korea, and provide mutual access to quantum infrastructures. - Proposals are encouraged to involve partners with experience in standards development (national, European, or international). - The topic is part of Horizon Europe Cluster 4: "Digital, Industry and Space," under the destination "Achieving open strategic autonomy in digital and emerging enabling technologies." - For further program context, consult the [Work Programme 2025 – Digital, Industry and Space](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-7-digital-industry-and-space_horizon-2025_en.pdf). --- ## External Links - [Call Topic & Submission Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL4-2025-03-DIGITAL-EMERGING-03?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=3&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 2025](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](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 | Purpose | Contact/Link | |---------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General EC Contact | [European Commission Contact](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 (NCPs) | [Find NCPs](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) | | IT Helpdesk | [Funding & Tenders Portal IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) |

Supporting Digital Partnerships in Quantum technologies (RIA)

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