SESAR digital sky demonstrators for a greener, more scalable and resilient ATM – works

Last updated: 19.7.2025
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The SESAR Digital Sky Demonstrators for a greener, more scalable and resilient ATM – works (CEF-T-2024-SIMOBGEN-SESAR-DSDU-WORKS) is a European Union funding program under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). Its main purpose is to accelerate the deployment and industrialisation of advanced Air Traffic Management (ATM) solutions, driving the modernisation of air transport infrastructure within the TEN-T network towards a climate-neutral, efficient, and resilient European sky.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the types of entities eligible for funding under the SESAR Digital Sky Demonstrators program, specifying the geographical scope and the overarching goals of the initiative to foster advanced ATM solutions across the EU.

What is Funded

This section details the types of projects and thematic areas eligible for support under the SESAR Digital Sky Demonstrators program, emphasizing the focus on advanced ATM solutions, associated costs, and the target maturity level of the projects.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section provides detailed information on the financial support available through the SESAR Digital Sky Demonstrators program, including the type of funding instrument, applicable funding rates, and typical project durations.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential rules and conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application and project implementation phases of the SESAR Digital Sky Demonstrators program.

Application Procedure

This section outlines the procedural steps for applying to the SESAR Digital Sky Demonstrators program, from submission to evaluation and award notification.

This section specifies the core legal and policy documents that underpin and govern the SESAR Digital Sky Demonstrators funding program.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

Maximum 50% for works, and up to 70% for works in outermost regions.

Deadline

Deadline:

21.01.2025

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

European Union (EU Member States)

Sectors

Sectors:

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

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Experimental Development, Pilot Testing, Implementation, Commercialization

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

CINEA (European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency), SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking (SESAR 3 JU)

Additional Partners:

European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), national regulators, Eurocontrol (Network Manager). Collaboration with existing DSD projects like HERON, ALBATROSS, DEVICE, ESMA, and FCDI is encouraged to ensure complementarity.

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