Advanced Low Weight Integrated Fuselage and Empennage for Short Range and Short-Medium Range Aircraft

Last updated: 16.7.2025
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The "Advanced Low Weight Integrated Fuselage and Empennage" program, under the Horizon Europe Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking, sought to drive innovation in aircraft design. It focused on developing highly efficient, lightweight structures for short and short-medium range aircraft, specifically integrating hydrogen fuel capabilities. This initiative aimed to advance technologies to a TRL 4 maturity level, contributing significantly to the ambitious goals of climate-neutral aviation in Europe.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographical scope of the program, and its overarching objectives. It details who was targeted for funding and the strategic aims behind the initiative.

What is Funded

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Type and Scope of Funding

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Conditions and Requirements

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Application Procedure

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This section outlines the foundational legal and official documents that authorized and governed the funding program, ensuring transparency and adherence to established European Union frameworks.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

73,572 €

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

EU Member States and Associated Countries

Sectors

Sectors:

Transportation and Logistics, Research and Development, Renewable Energy, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Aerospace industry, Research organizations, Technology developers

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Experimental Development, Prototyping

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking (CAJU)

Additional Partners:

Cranfield University (aerospace engineering research), RBTS Robotics Oy (mechanical engineering, electronics, embedded software, autonomous robotics), Kanfit Ltd (composite materials, metal fabrication, additive manufacturing), Tech2Market Spolka Z Ograniczona Odpowiedzialnoscia (dissemination/communication, exploitation), Interspread GmbH (dissemination, exploitation, communication), Synyo GmbH (sustainability, energy-innovation, crowd funding, capacity-building), Solutopus - Recursos e Desenvolvimento LDA (regional analysis, stakeholder connection), Grant Garant SRO (alternative financing, dissemination, EU policy analysis), Maude Studio, SL (VET and training expertise), Federacion de Comercio, Servicios e Industria de la Provincia de Badajoz (business interest safeguarding, social-economic development), Conceptto Desarrollo Estrategico, SL (regional partnership, digitalisation, eco-innovation, technology development, IP, training, R&D strategies), GC Genomics GMBH (human genomics), GC Genomics España, SL (animal and vegetal genomics), CE Consulting Empresarial S.L. (business assistance, training, investment, international trade), Grupo Colabora Formación y Proyectos, SL (VET centre, employment programs), Fundación Fernando Nuñez (cultural institution, exhibitions, conferences), Organización de Profesionales, Autónomos y Emprendedores de Extremadura (professional/entrepreneur interest safeguarding), Academia La Hoz - Carlos Lorenzo de la Hoz (pre-university/university education, science diffusion), Crouzet Automatismes (mechatronic components, electromechanical actuators, load sensing, strain gauge monitoring), Opencom I.S.S.C. (training, EuroDesk centre, social sciences research), Proximo Aero (aerospace/aviation engineering services), Federacion Extremeña de Asociaciones de Mujeres Rurales (rural women/businesswomen development).

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