Preparatory phase of new ESFRI research infrastructure projects

Last updated: 16.7.2025
Grant

This funding program, under Horizon Europe, focuses on supporting the preparatory phase of new research infrastructure projects identified in the ESFRI Roadmap. It aims to foster a coherent, responsive, sustainable, and attractive European Research Infrastructure (RI) landscape. The program contributes to strengthening scientific excellence, integrating national efforts, and enabling systemic changes for a resilient Europe by supporting cutting-edge RIs.

Who is Funded

The 'Preparatory phase of new ESFRI research infrastructure projects' program targets a broad range of entities across Europe, focusing on consolidating and optimizing the European Research Infrastructure landscape. The primary objective is to enhance Europe's scientific excellence and problem-solving capacities by integrating national efforts and aligning priorities among Member States and Associated Countries.

What is Funded

This program supports projects in the preparatory phase of new ESFRI research infrastructures. Activities include developing legal and financial frameworks, preparing agreements, and planning for operational aspects, all aimed at establishing robust and sustainable research facilities.

Type and Scope of Funding

Financial support under this program is provided as a grant, specifically a lump sum contribution. The maximum funding for a single project under this topic is set at EUR 3,000,000, aimed at facilitating the preparatory phase of new ESFRI research infrastructure projects.

Conditions and Requirements

Applicants must adhere to general and specific conditions outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes, covering admissibility, eligibility, financial capacity, and evaluation criteria. Collaboration in consortia is a key requirement, and projects should integrate environmental considerations.

Application Procedure

The application process for this program is a single-stage submission, involving the completion and submission of specific forms and detailed budget tables. The evaluation process adheres to defined criteria and timelines, with results communicated to applicants following assessment.

This funding program operates under the comprehensive legal framework of Horizon Europe, ensuring compliance with EU regulations for research and innovation funding. Key documents define participation rules, financial management, and grant agreement specifics.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

3,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

Total budget for the call HORIZON-INFRA-2023-DEV-01 is EUR 79,550,000. For this specific topic (HORIZON-INFRA-2023-DEV-01-08), the allocated budget for 2023 is EUR 3,000,000.

Deadline

Deadline:

09.03.2023

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Research Area (ERA) and Europe, involving EU Member States and Associated Countries. Non-associated third countries may exceptionally participate.

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development, Other

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Planning, Implementation, Basic Research, Applied Research

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Additional Partners:

No specific additional partners or co-sponsors are explicitly mentioned beyond the required consortium members.

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