Pilots for the Next Generation Internet (IA)
The 'Pilots for the Next Generation Internet (IA)' program, part of Horizon Europe, aims to drive the human-centred and ethical development of digital and industrial technologies. It fosters the application of Next Generation Internet (NGI) solutions in diverse sectors, promoting open-source innovation and new business models while adhering to European values of privacy and trust. This initiative empowers European innovators to shape the future of the internet.
Who is Funded
This section outlines the general eligibility criteria for funding, including the target groups, the broad geographical scope of the program, and its core objectives to advance human-centric digital innovation.
What is Funded
This section details the types of projects and activities eligible for funding, specifying the thematic areas, supported developmental stages, and rules regarding eligible and excluded costs.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section provides essential details about the financial support available, including the type of funding instrument, typical funding amounts, and expected project durations, ensuring clarity on the scope of financial assistance.
Conditions and Requirements
This section outlines the critical rules and conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to, covering application stipulations, consortium requirements, and other operational provisions essential for program participation.
Application Procedure
This section provides a guide to the application process, detailing the submission flow and the mechanisms used for evaluating proposals and communicating award decisions to applicants.
Legal Basis
This section outlines the fundamental legal and official documents that establish and govern the 'Pilots for the Next Generation Internet (IA)' program, identifying its primary authority and key regulations that shape its operation.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
5,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
14,000,000 €
Deadline:
29.03.2023
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
The program primarily focuses on the European Union while actively fostering international cooperation. This includes strong digital partnerships with countries in the Indo-Pacific region (Japan, Republic of Korea, Singapore, India), sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America. However, legal entities established in China are explicitly excluded from participation in Innovation Actions.
Sectors:
Healthcare, Transportation and Logistics, Financial Technology, Creative Industries, Tourism, Energy Production and Supply, Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Cultural Institutions, Other
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Implementation, Service Delivery
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), EIT Digital, EIT Manufacturing, European Social Fund +, InvestEU Fund, thematic smart specialisation platform on industrial modernisation, CEN-CENELEC Research Helpdesk, ETSI Research Helpdesk, National Contact Points (NCPs), Enterprise Europe Network, European IPR Helpdesk.
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