Fast-track Enabling innovative air mobility (IAM) / Vertical take-off and landing capable aircraft (VCA) (crewed and uncrewed) operations
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.
Legal Basis
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:
Open
Maximum Amount:
5,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
Total budget for the HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02-WA6-3 topic is 20,000,000 € for 2025.
Deadline:
16.09.2025
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union and Multi-Country
Sectors:
Transportation and Logistics, Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Software Development, Other
Application Type:
Consortium Required
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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