ATM Excellent science and outreach for Artificial Intelligence (AI) for aviation

Last updated: 16.7.2025
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This program, 'ATM Excellent science and outreach for Artificial Intelligence (AI) for aviation,' is a Research and Innovation Action under the Horizon Europe Framework Programme. It focuses on advancing Artificial Intelligence applications within Air Traffic Management (ATM) to enhance environmental sustainability, capacity, operational and cost efficiency, and safety and security in aviation. The call is now closed, with evaluation results having been communicated to applicants.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants and the overall objectives of the program, which focuses on advancing Artificial Intelligence solutions for aviation. It targets entities capable of innovative research and development in ATM systems.

What is Funded

This program supports exploratory research and innovation actions aimed at integrating advanced Artificial Intelligence solutions into Air Traffic Management. Projects should address key challenges such as automation, data integrity, and system robustness to contribute to a smarter and safer aviation ecosystem.

Type and Scope of Funding

The funding for this program is provided as grants under Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Actions. Individual projects within Work Area 1 (WA1) can expect grants ranging from 500,000 EUR to 1,000,000 EUR, with a maximum project duration of 30 months.

Conditions and Requirements

Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to general Horizon Europe conditions and specific requirements for project deliverables and exploitation of results. This includes proactive sharing of results and ensuring mutual access to background and results for linked actions.

Application Procedure

The application process followed a single-stage submission and evaluation, with the call now closed. Evaluation results have been communicated to applicants, and further questions can be directed to the SESAR 3 JU Call Helpdesk.

The program operates under the comprehensive legal framework of Horizon Europe, established by specific EU regulations and decisions, and further governed by the SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking's work programmes and general grant agreements.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

1,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

The total available budget for Work Area 1 (WA1), which includes this topic, was 9,000,000 EUR. Individual grants within WA1 were expected to be between 500,000 EUR and 1,000,000 EUR.

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union and Associated Countries

Sectors

Sectors:

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

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking (SESAR 3 JU)

Additional Partners:

LEMVOS GMBH (robotics prototypes, embedded electronics, IoT controllers), Instituti per Kerkim dhe Zhvillim Barleti (multi- and interdisciplinary research, standards development, knowledge acquisition), INTERSPREAD GMBH (dissemination, exploitation, communication), Asociatia Obsteasca Inteligenta Artificiala in Actiune (AI, Data Science, Machine Learning, Computer Vision R&D), EASC EV (aviation safety and security research, test-bed facilities), SYNYO GmbH (research, concept design, solution development, validation, dissemination, exploitation, coordination support), TECH2MARKET SPOLKA Z OGRANICZONA ODPOWIEDZIALNOSCIA (dissemination, exploitation, market analysis), MINDS & SPARKS GMBH (applied research, development, data visualization, dissemination, exploitation), Moptil Mon. IKE (3D, AR, VR, AI for immersive experiences), Flow Analysis and Simulation Team (fluid flow, hydraulics, heat transfer, ML & AI), GRANT GARANT SRO (innovation management, IPR, exploitation, market analysis), SMART & LEAN HUB OY (pilot platform facilities), Humaniti AI Solututions EOOD (ethical and human-centric AI, bias-free model validation, real-time data integration, training and simulation), digiLab Solutions Limited (digital twins with AI and ML, uncertainty quantification), NOTITIA DOO ZA SAVJETOVANJE I USLUGE (EU, scientific, strategic projects across various fields including AI), TURISTICKA ZAJEDNICA ZAGREBACKE ZUPANIJE (sustainable development, smart tourism, cultural heritage, project implementation activities), LASER CONSULT MUSZAKI-TUDOMANYOS ES GAZDASAGI TANACSADO KORLATOLT FELELOSSEGU TARSASAG (innovation management, IPR, technology transfer, market analysis), KIPRIAKOS ORGANISMOS KENTRON NEOTITAS (KOKEN) LTD- LEMESOS (non-profit, educational, research in STEM, IoT, AI, sustainable growth), Piotr SZYMANIAK (PSNC Aerospace Lab - robotics, unmanned aviation R&D, AI in ATM/ATFCM, field test area, hangar, SESAR projects experience)

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