European High-Performance Computing Initiative – EuroHPC Joint Undertaking
The EuroHPC Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU) is a public-private partnership between the European Union, Member States, and private partners. Its goal is to promote the European ecosystem for high-performance computing, quantum computing, and data infrastructures. It offers funding for projects and access to supercomputer capacities.
Who is supported: Target Groups and Geographical Reach
The EuroHPC Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU) supports a wide range of actors who wish to contribute to the development of a world-leading European HPC ecosystem. Funding is aimed at companies, universities, research institutions, and other suitable organizations within participating EU Member States and associated third countries.
What is supported: Projects and Activities
The program supports projects and activities aimed at the development and implementation of high-performance computing, quantum computing, and data infrastructures. Funding covers both the acquisition and operation of supercomputers, as well as research and innovation activities for the development of the ecosystem and applications optimized for it.
Type and Scope of Funding
Financial support is mainly provided in the form of grants or procurements and is tied to the type of planned measure. The European Union provides a significant overall contribution for this, supplemented by contributions from participating states and private partners.
Conditions and Requirements
Participation in the funding program is subject to specific requirements regarding application, collaboration in consortia, compliance with state aid rules, and budget and operational provisions. Adherence to these conditions is crucial for successful funding.
Application Procedure
The application procedure for the various funding types of the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking is clearly structured. It begins with the submission of project proposals and is subject to a defined selection process designed to ensure transparency and fairness.
Legal Basis
The funding program of the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking is established by a specific EU regulation and is subject to a number of other European legal acts that define its implementation and administration.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Allocated Budget:
EU financial contribution: up to EUR 3,081,300,000 (of which EUR 900,000,000 from Horizon Europe, EUR 1,981,300,000 from Digital Europe, EUR 200,000,000 from Connecting Europe Facility). Supplemented by at least equal contributions from participating states and at least EUR 900,000,000 from private members.
Open Until:
31.12.2033
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union (Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Croatia, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Cyprus) and associated third countries
Sectors:
Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Green Technology, Research and Development, Service Sector
Beneficiaries:
High-Performance Computing, Quantum Computing & Data Infrastructures
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Implementation, Infrastructure
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission, participating Member States, private partners
Managed By:
EuroHPC Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU)
Additional Partners:
3 private partners
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