Pilots for the Next Generation Internet (IA)

Last updated: 21.7.2025
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This program, "Pilots for the Next Generation Internet (IA)", aims to drive the ethical and human-centred development of digital and industrial technologies. It stands out by fostering the application of Next Generation Internet (NGI) solutions in real-world industrial and societal use cases, promoting open-source development and building a community of European internet innovators aligned with European values.

Who is Funded by Next Generation Internet Pilots

This section provides an overview of the entities eligible for funding, the geographical scope of the program, and its overarching strategic objectives. It outlines who can apply, where projects must take place, and what the program seeks to achieve.

What is Funded under NGI Pilots

This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding under the Next Generation Internet (NGI) Pilots program. It clarifies the scope of supported initiatives, including eligible costs and the expected maturity level of projects.

Type and Scope of NGI Funding

This section outlines the financial aspects of the Next Generation Internet (NGI) Pilots program, including the type of funding available, the amounts that can be requested, and the expected project durations.

Conditions and Requirements for NGI Pilots

This section details the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the Next Generation Internet (NGI) Pilots program lifecycle, from application to project implementation.

Application Procedure for NGI Pilots

This section guides potential applicants through the procedural aspects of the Next Generation Internet (NGI) Pilots program, covering the application submission process and how funding decisions are made.

This section outlines the fundamental legal and official documents that establish and govern the Next Generation Internet (NGI) Pilots funding program, ensuring its legitimacy and guiding its operational framework.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

5,000,000 € per project (up to 60,000 € per third party contribution)

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

14,000,000 €

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union (EU Member States and Associated Countries), with international cooperation with Japan, Republic of Korea, Singapore, sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America.

Sectors

Sectors:

Information and Communication Technology, Healthcare, Service Sector, Tourism, Creative Industries, Energy Production and Supply, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Citizens and industries across various sectors, particularly end-users, workers, and communities benefiting from human-centred digital transformation.

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Product Development, Pilot Testing, Implementation, Commercialization

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Additional Partners:

EIT Digital, European Digital Innovation Hubs (under Digital Europe Programme), European Social Fund +, InvestEU Fund, thematic smart specialisation platform on industrial modernisation, National Contact Points (NCPs)

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