Fast Track Innovation and Uptake Artificial Intelligence for Aviation

Last updated: 16.7.2025
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The "Fast Track Innovation and Uptake Artificial Intelligence for Aviation" program aimed to accelerate the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the European aviation sector. Part of the broader Horizon Europe framework, this initiative focused on fostering groundbreaking solutions for a more environmentally friendly, efficient, and safer air traffic management system. By funding innovative actions, it sought to address key challenges in aviation through advanced AI technologies and human-AI collaboration.

Who is Funded: Eligibility and Objectives

This section outlines the general eligibility for funding under the Fast Track Innovation and Uptake Artificial Intelligence for Aviation program, detailing the types of entities that could apply, the geographical scope of the projects, and the overarching objectives that the program aimed to achieve within the aviation sector.

What is Funded: Project Scope and Costs

This section provides detailed information on the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities that were eligible for funding, alongside guidelines on what costs were covered and the expected maturity level of supported innovations in AI for aviation.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section details the financial support provided by the program, including the types of funding available, specific funding amounts, and the permitted duration for funded projects, outlining the key financial parameters for applicants.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential rules and conditions that applicants and beneficiaries needed to adhere to, covering everything from application stipulations and collaboration requirements to budget management and other important provisions governing the program.

Application Procedure

This section provides a guide through the application process for the Fast Track Innovation and Uptake Artificial Intelligence for Aviation program, detailing submission requirements, the evaluation method, and how decisions were communicated to applicants.

This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that established and governed the "Fast Track Innovation and Uptake Artificial Intelligence for Aviation" funding program, outlining its primary authorization and key regulations, and how these official texts can be accessed.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

5,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

The overall budget for the HORIZON-SESAR-2022-DES-IR-01 call was distributed across various topics. For this specific topic (HORIZON-SESAR-2022-DES-IR-01-WA5-4), the maximum contribution per grant was 5,000,000 € and the minimum contribution was 2,000,000 €.

Deadline

Deadline:

13.10.2022

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union (EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe)

Sectors

Sectors:

Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Aviation sector stakeholders including air navigation service providers (ANSPs), airlines, airport managers, regulators, and other entities involved in air traffic management (ATM) and aviation operations. Specific roles mentioned include decision-makers, pilots, and Air Traffic Controllers (ATCOs).

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission (via Horizon Europe Framework Programme)

Managed By:

SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking (SESAR 3 JU)

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