Fast-track Enabling innovative air mobility (IAM) / Vertical take-off and landing capable aircraft (VCA) (crewed and uncrewed) operations

Last updated: 16.7.2025
Grant

This Horizon Europe call, managed by the SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking, aims to significantly advance innovative air mobility (IAM) and Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) capable aircraft operations. It focuses on developing crucial operational procedures and automation for both crewed and uncrewed aircraft, paving the way for the future of air traffic management.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the general eligibility criteria for funding under this program, detailing the types of entities that can apply, the geographical scope of the program, and its overarching strategic objectives concerning innovative air mobility.

What is Funded

This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and specific activities that are eligible for funding, along with information on covered costs and the expected maturity level of supported innovations in air mobility.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section provides essential financial details of the program, including the nature of the financial support, the maximum funding amounts available per project, the applicable funding rates, and the typical duration for funded projects.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the critical rules and conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to, covering application terms, collaboration requirements, budget stipulations, and other important provisions.

Application Procedure

This section guides applicants through the procedural aspects of the funding program, from preparing and submitting their proposals to understanding how evaluation and award decisions are made and communicated.

This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that establish and govern the funding program, outlining its legitimacy and the broader regulatory framework within which it operates.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Open

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

5,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

Total budget for the HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02-WA6-3 topic is 20,000,000 € for 2025.

Deadline

Deadline:

16.09.2025

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union and Multi-Country

Sectors

Sectors:

Transportation and Logistics, Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Software Development, Other

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Experimental Development, Pilot Testing, Prototyping

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking, European Commission

Managed By:

SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking

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