Industrial Research & Validation for Master Plan Phase C Air-ground Integration and Autonomy

Last updated: 16.7.2025
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The 'Industrial Research & Validation for Master Plan Phase C Air-ground Integration and Autonomy' program, part of Horizon Europe, focuses on advancing air-ground communication infrastructure and operational concepts to Technology Readiness Level 6 (TRL6). This initiative aims to enhance the European Air Traffic Management (ATM) system through increased automation, improved safety, greater operational efficiency, and reduced environmental impact.

Who is Funded

This section details the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographic scope of the projects, and the overarching objectives that the 'Industrial Research & Validation' program aims to achieve within the European Air Traffic Management (ATM) system.

What is Funded: Research & Innovation for ATM

This section outlines the types of projects and thematic areas supported by the program, the eligible and excluded costs for funding, and the typical development stage of projects that qualify for support.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section details the financial aspects of the 'Industrial Research & Validation' program, including the type of financial instrument offered, the maximum funding available per project, the funding rate, and the expected duration for funded projects.

Conditions and Requirements for SESAR Research

This section outlines the key rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application process and project implementation, including requirements for collaboration, budget stipulations, and other important provisions.

Application Procedure

This section provides an overview of the application and selection processes for the 'Industrial Research & Validation' program, detailing how proposals are submitted and evaluated.

This section outlines the fundamental legal and official documents that govern the 'Industrial Research & Validation for Master Plan Phase C Air-ground Integration and Autonomy' funding program, establishing its mandate and operational framework.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

5,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

25,000,000 € (for the WA6 topic group in 2022)

Deadline

Deadline:

13.10.2022

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union (Austria, Cyprus, Czechia, Finland, Italy, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain), with specific mentions of Extremadura (Spain), Alentejo Region (Portugal), and Tuscany (Italy) in partner search.

Sectors

Sectors:

Transportation and Logistics, Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Air Traffic Management (ATM) sector, Aviation, Drone operators, Research and Innovation entities

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

Additional Partners:

EUROCONTROL, EUROCAE Working Group 76, RTCA Special Committee 206, ICAO, EASA, European standardisation activities, EDA projects, state projects

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