Industrial Research & Validation for Air-Ground Integration and Autonomy

Last updated: 16.7.2025
Grant

The Industrial Research & Validation for Air-Ground Integration and Autonomy (HORIZON-SESAR-2022-DES-IR-01-WA3-2) is a Horizon Europe initiative aiming to modernise Air Traffic Management (ATM). It supports industrial research for integrating new, highly autonomous air vehicles and digital communication technologies into the existing ATM system. The program seeks to enhance safety, capacity, cost-efficiency, and operational efficiency within European airspace.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the eligibility criteria for funding, detailing the types of organizations that can apply, the geographical scope of the program's activities, and its core objectives focused on advancing air traffic management.

What is Funded

This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding, focusing on the specific technological and operational advancements sought within air-ground integration and autonomy for Air Traffic Management (ATM).

Type and Scope of Funding

This section details the financial aspects of the program, including the type of financial support offered, the funding amounts available per project, the applicable funding rates, and the maximum allowed duration for projects.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the critical rules and specific conditions governing the program, encompassing application terms, collaboration requirements, and other important provisions for beneficiaries.

Application Procedure

This section provides a guide to the application process, detailing the submission steps, evaluation methodology, and how decisions are communicated to applicants.

This section outlines the primary legal and official documents that establish and govern the Industrial Research & Validation for Air-Ground Integration and Autonomy program, ensuring its mandate and operational framework are clearly understood.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

12,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

Total for WA3 topics: 55,000,000 €

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union and Associated Countries

Sectors

Sectors:

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

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Air traffic management, Aviation, Mobility, Digital technologies

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:

SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking

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