Industrial Research & Validation for Connected and Automated ATM

Last updated: 16.7.2025
Grant

This Horizon Europe grant, 'Industrial Research & Validation for Connected and Automated ATM', focuses on advancing Air Traffic Management (ATM) automation to Level 4 across Europe. It aims to significantly improve environmental performance, airspace capacity, cost-efficiency, operational efficiency, and overall safety within the European sky by leveraging state-of-the-art technologies and innovative concepts. This program distinguishes itself by driving industrial research directly contributing to the ambitious goals of the European ATM Master Plan.

Who is Funded for ATM Automation Research

This section provides an overview of the entities eligible for funding, the geographical regions covered by the program, and its overarching objectives to enhance Air Traffic Management (ATM) across Europe.

What is Funded in Connected and Automated ATM

This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities that are eligible for funding under the 'Industrial Research & Validation for Connected and Automated ATM' program. It clarifies the scope of supported innovations, covering various aspects of Air Traffic Management and associated digital infrastructure. No explicit exclusions for costs are mentioned, only the funding rate for eligible costs.

Type and Scope of ATM Funding

This section outlines the financial mechanisms and parameters of the 'Industrial Research & Validation for Connected and Automated ATM' program, including the type of financial support, the funding amounts available per project, the funding rate, and the maximum duration for supported projects.

Conditions and Requirements for ATM Research Funding

This section details the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application, implementation, and post-award phases of the 'Industrial Research & Validation for Connected and Automated ATM' program. These include application requirements, consortium rules, financial stipulations, and other key provisions.

Application Procedure for ATM Funding

This section guides applicants through the process of submitting proposals for the 'Industrial Research & Validation for Connected and Automated ATM' program, detailing the required documentation, submission method, and how applications are evaluated and successful projects are selected. It also includes historical information on past deadlines and expected evaluation timelines.

This section details the primary legal acts and foundational documents that establish and govern the 'Industrial Research & Validation for Connected and Automated ATM' funding program, along with other key regulations that influence its operation and where these official texts can be accessed.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

12,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

The call HORIZON-SESAR-2022-DES-IR-01-WA3-1 is part of a broader group of five topics (WA3-1 to WA3-5) with a combined budget of 55,000,000 € for 2022. Each individual project under this topic can receive between 5,000,000 € and 12,000,000 €.

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union and Associated Countries, with specific provisions for funding participants from other non-EU/non-Associated Countries as detailed in the Horizon Europe Programme Guide.

Sectors

Sectors:

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

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Air Traffic Management (ATM) stakeholders, aviation industry, research institutions, technology providers, service providers

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Other

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking

Additional Partners:

SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking (SESAR 3 JU) for programme execution.

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