Future European platforms for the Edge: Meta Operating Systems (RIA)

Last updated: 21.7.2025
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The "Future European platforms for the Edge: Meta Operating Systems (RIA)" program, part of Horizon Europe, aims to accelerate European digital autonomy by funding advanced research and innovation in meta operating systems for edge computing. It seeks to develop next-generation open platforms that seamlessly integrate AI, IoT, and cybersecurity within a compute continuum from IoT to cloud. This initiative fosters an open European ecosystem for innovative hyper-distributed applications, ensuring efficient, secure, and energy-conscious data processing.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the eligibility criteria for the "Future European platforms for the Edge: Meta Operating Systems" program, focusing on the types of applicants, the required geographical scope of project activities, and the core objectives the program seeks to achieve. It targets a broad range of entities across Europe, emphasizing collaborative efforts to advance digital autonomy in edge computing.

What is Funded

This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities supported under the "Future European platforms for the Edge: Meta Operating Systems" program, specifying the eligible sectors and the developmental stage of the projects. It also provides information on how costs are structured within the funding.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section details the financial mechanisms and parameters of the "Future European platforms for the Edge: Meta Operating Systems" program, including the type of financial instrument used, the available funding amounts, and the expected duration of projects.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to for the "Future European platforms for the Edge: Meta Operating Systems" program, encompassing application terms, collaboration guidelines, budget stipulations, and other key provisions.

Application Procedure

This section guides potential applicants through the process of applying for the "Future European platforms for the Edge: Meta Operating Systems" funding, detailing the application submission steps, and providing insight into how proposals are evaluated and selected.

This section identifies the foundational legal documents and overarching policies that establish and govern the "Future European platforms for the Edge: Meta Operating Systems" funding program, providing the framework for its operation.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

12,000,000 € (per project); 150,000 € (per third party)

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

54,000,000 € (for this topic); 141,000,000 € (total call budget)

Deadline

Deadline:

21.10.2021

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union Member States and Associated Countries, as defined in Annex B of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes. This includes countries that have made specific provisions for funding their participants in Horizon Europe projects, aiming to strengthen Europe's digital autonomy.

Sectors

Sectors:

Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Research and Development, Energy Production and Supply, Transportation and Logistics, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Construction and Building Materials, Service Sector, Green Technology

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Industry, especially SMEs, research, education, businesses, governments

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Commission

Additional Partners:

Romanian Standards Association - ASRO, Thales DIS, Minds & Sparks GmbH, Haptic R&D Consulting SRL, I.R.S. srl, Timelex, YesElf s.r.o., ASIDEES, Tech2Market, Ascora GmbH, NEST Association, Fundacio per a la Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Cerca Trova Ltd, Evenor-Tech, Ecosistemas Virtuales y Modulares SL, Wit Berry, INTERSPREAD GMBH, Blue Technologies sp zoo, ANETIE, ALTIS Groupe SA, Cognitive Innovations Private Company, Chilton Computing Limited, Oikoplus GmbH, EU Diaspora Council, Sunlight Future Africa, SC Insoftdev SRL, EUFRAK-EUROCONSULTS BERLIN GMBH, Tages, Nordic Diaspora Forum, Informatics360, RovisLab, LASER CONSULT MUSZAKI-TUDOMANYOS ES GAZDASAGI TANACSADO KORLATOLT FELELOSSEGU TARSASAG, IDCONSORTIUM SL, MCS FACTORY DIGITALIZATION END.BIL.TEK.LTD., ELEKTRONIKAS UN DATORZINATNU INSTITUTS, WEBLYZARD TECHNOLOGY GMBH, HOLO-INDUSTRIE 4.0 SOFTWARE GMBH, Prométhée, SINGLE MEMBER P.C. REFARM, Consortium Ubiquitous Technologies S.c.a.r.l., GRANT GARANT SRO, CATIE, Norway Innovation Network, Aon Advisory and Solutions, Devslate Group, UAB, Fasttrack Action, LDA, Nordic Horizon Institute AB

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