Pilots for the Next Generation Internet (IA)
The 'Pilots for the Next Generation Internet' (NGI) initiative, under Horizon Europe, champions the development and deployment of human-centred digital and industrial technologies. This program specifically supports the integration of NGI solutions into diverse real-life use cases, fostering new business opportunities and advancing a trustworthy internet ecosystem rooted in European values. It stands out by requiring projects to allocate a minimum of 15% of the EU contribution to financial support for third-party open-source innovators, promoting broad community engagement and sustained impact.
Who is Funded by Next Generation Internet Pilots?
The 'Pilots for the Next Generation Internet' program targets a wide array of innovators, organizations, and entities across the European Union and internationally, focusing on developing human-centric digital technologies. The primary goal is to foster a resilient, inclusive, and democratic European society by empowering end-users and workers in the digital transition, aligning with European values.
What Digital Innovations and Sectors are Funded?
The program funds projects focused on applying Next Generation Internet (NGI) technologies across diverse industrial and societal use cases. It emphasizes open-source solutions and supports activities from development and testing to deployment and uptake, aiming to validate human-centric digital solutions and demonstrate their socio-economic potential.
Type and Scope of Next Generation Internet Funding
The 'Pilots for the Next Generation Internet' program provides grant funding, with specific financial limits for both main projects and cascading support to third parties. Projects are typically expected to last between 24 to 36 months, ensuring sufficient time to achieve their human-centric NGI outcomes.
Conditions and Requirements for NGI Projects
Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to specific conditions and requirements outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes. These include stipulations for proposal admissibility, eligible countries, financial and operational capacity, consortium structures, and provisions for financial support to third parties.
Application Procedure for NGI Pilots
The application process for the 'Pilots for the Next Generation Internet' program involves a single-stage submission and evaluation, with clear guidelines provided in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes and the Online Manual. Evaluation results are communicated to applicants following a defined timeline.
Legal Basis of the NGI Pilots Program
The 'Pilots for the Next Generation Internet' program is firmly rooted in the legal framework of Horizon Europe, the EU's overarching research and innovation framework programme. Its operations are governed by specific regulations and decisions that ensure its legitimacy, structure, and adherence to EU policies.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
5,000,000 € per project (typical maximum); 10,000 € to 50,000 € per third-party project
Allocated Budget:
14,000,000 € (for this topic); 201,500,000 € (total call budget)
Deadline:
29.03.2023
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union and Associated Countries, with prioritized international cooperation with Japan, Republic of Korea, Singapore, India, countries in sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America.
Sectors:
Information and Communication Technology, Healthcare, Service Sector, Transportation and Logistics, Energy Production and Supply, Creative Industries, Other
Beneficiaries:
Public services, Healthcare & Well-being, Supply Chain Management, Transport, Finance, Creative & Cultural Industries, Tourism, Energy, ICT
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), EIT Digital, EIT Manufacturing, National Contact Points (NCPs), European Digital Innovation Hubs (under Digital Europe Programme), European Social Fund +, InvestEU Fund, thematic smart specialisation platform on industrial modernisation. Partner organizations seeking consortia include SMEs, Research Organisations, Public Organisations, and Private for-profit organisations.
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