Call on Centres Of Excellence For Exascale HPC Applications
The 'Call on Centres Of Excellence For Exascale HPC Applications' aims to advance the development and scaling of specific high-performance computing (HPC) applications towards exascale performance. This initiative supports the creation of Centres of Excellence focused on critical scientific and industrial challenges, reinforcing Europe's strategic autonomy and technological leadership in HPC.
Who is Funded: Eligible Participants and Program Objectives
The 'Call on Centres Of Excellence For Exascale HPC Applications' targets legal entities from EU Member States and associated countries that are members of the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking. The primary objective is to advance specific Lighthouse Exascale Applications, exploiting and promoting the use of upcoming exascale and post-exascale computing capabilities.
What is Funded: Project Scope and Focus Areas
The funding supports the development and optimization of High Performance Computing (HPC) applications across key thematic areas, driving advancements from applied research to commercialization. Eligible activities include software development, testing, validation, and co-design efforts, with a focus on improving energy efficiency and addressing exascale technical challenges.
Type and Scope of Funding: Financial Overview
The program provides grant funding with a total budget of 20,000,000 € for 2023. Individual projects can receive between 1,500,000 € and 3,000,000 €, with EU funding rates varying based on the action type and beneficiary. Each funded action is expected to have a duration of three years.
Conditions and Requirements for Applicants
Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to strict conditions regarding proposal submission, consortium composition, financial management, and exploitation of results. These provisions ensure project quality, strategic alignment with EU interests, and broad dissemination of outcomes within the European HPC ecosystem.
Application Procedure
The application process involves submitting proposals through the Submission System, with evaluation and grant agreement procedures detailed in the General Annexes and Online Manual. The selection is based on award criteria, scoring, and thresholds.
Legal Basis of the Funding Program
This program is formally authorized and governed by specific legal instruments, including a EuroHPC Joint Undertaking Decision and various Horizon Europe regulations. These foundational documents ensure legitimacy, define operational guidelines, and specify how official texts can be accessed by the public.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
Between 1,500,000 € and 3,000,000 € per project
Allocated Budget:
20,000,000 € for 2023
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
EU Member States and countries associated to Horizon Europe that are members of the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking
Sectors:
Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Healthcare, Energy Production and Supply
Beneficiaries:
HPC users, scientific communities, industrial applications
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Scaling, Commercialization
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
EuroHPC Joint Undertaking, European Commission
Managed By:
EuroHPC Joint Undertaking
Additional Partners:
EPI, RISC-V, EuroHPC JU Pilots, existing Centres of Excellence for HPC applications, CASTIEL 2
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