ATM Excellent science and outreach for for U-space and urban air mobility

Last updated: 16.7.2025
Grant

The HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER2-WA1-4 call, part of the broader Horizon Europe framework, aimed to foster excellent science and outreach in U-space and urban air mobility. This program sought breakthrough solutions for the seamless integration of unmanned and innovative air mobility (IAM) into the Air Traffic Management (ATM) system, ensuring enhanced safety, capacity, and cost-efficiency across European airspace. Though currently closed for applications, it highlights key research priorities for the future of European aviation.

Who is Funded

This section provides an overview of the entities eligible for funding under the HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER2-WA1-4 call, detailing the types of applicants, the geographical scope of the projects, and the overarching objectives that successful proposals were expected to address for the advancement of U-space and urban air mobility in Europe.

What is Funded

This section outlines the types of projects and thematic areas supported by the HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER2-WA1-4 call, emphasizing the focus on exploratory research and development of solutions for U-space and urban air mobility. It details specific research elements and the developmental stages targeted by the funding.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section details the financial support offered under the HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER2-WA1-4 call, specifying the type of financial instrument, the potential funding amounts per project, and the maximum duration for funded projects.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential conditions and requirements for participation in the HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER2-WA1-4 call, covering various aspects from application stipulations to project execution and exploitation of results. Compliance with these conditions was crucial for eligibility and successful project implementation.

Application Procedure

This section provides an overview of the application and selection processes for the HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER2-WA1-4 call. It covers how proposals were submitted, the evaluation stages, and how applicants were informed of the funding decisions.

This section identifies the primary legal and official documents that establish and govern the HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER2-WA1-4 funding program, emphasizing its foundational authorization and the key regulations that shape its implementation.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

1,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

Total budget for Work Area 1 (WA1), to which this topic belongs, was 9.000.000 EUR.

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

European Union and Associated Countries

Sectors

Sectors:

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

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 (Horizon Europe), SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking (SESAR 3 JU)

Managed By:

SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking (SESAR 3 JU)

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