SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking
The SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking promotes research and innovation to develop state-of-the-art technological solutions in air traffic management. The aim is to accelerate the transition to a climate-neutral and digital Europe, and to strengthen the resilience and competitiveness of the European aviation industry. The funding contributes to modernizing the European air traffic management system and coordinating the air transport value chain.
Who is funded
The SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking targets a wide range of actors across the European air transport value chain who wish to implement projects for the development and market introduction of innovative solutions in air traffic management and U-space airspace. The goal is to modernize and decarbonize European airspace.
What is funded
The SESAR 3 program funds research and innovation in aviation, particularly in air traffic management and U-space airspace. The focus is on the development and market introduction of technological solutions for the digitalization and decarbonization of European airspace, from fundamental research to demonstration.
Type and Scope of Funding
Funding is provided in the form of grants, with the specific funding amount per project determined in the respective calls for proposals. The program is financed by contributions from the EU, private members, and Eurocontrol and runs until the end of 2031.
Terms and Requirements
Participation in the program is subject to specific legal and operational conditions, including requirements for applicants and ensuring cooperation within consortia. Special provisions for transparency, data protection, and the protection of financial interests are also established.
Application Procedure
Applications for SESAR 3 funding are made through competitive calls for proposals, the details of which are available online. The selection process is transparent and includes the evaluation of applications by independent experts.
Legal Basis
The legal basis for the SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking is a Council Regulation of the European Union, which sets out its objectives, tasks, and functioning within the framework of the 'Horizon Europe' program.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Allocated Budget:
A total of up to EUR 1,600,000,000. Of this, up to EUR 600,000,000 is the financial contribution from the Union, at least EUR 500,000,000 from private members, and up to EUR 500,000,000 from Eurocontrol.
Deadline:
always open
Open Until:
31.12.2031
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
European Union (EU) or associated countries
Sectors:
Transportation and Logistics, Research and Development, Information and Communication Technology
Beneficiaries:
Air traffic management, aviation industry, air traffic management services, unmanned aviation, U-space airspace
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Market Introduction, Commercialization, Planning, Implementation
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking
Additional Partners:
Eurocontrol, European Defence Agency, civil airspace users, air navigation service providers, equipment manufacturers, airports, professional organizations representing air traffic management personnel, scientific institutions, unmanned aircraft industry, EASA, European Organisation for Civil Aviation Equipment (EUROCAE)
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