SNS Large Scale Trials and Pilots (LST&Ps) with Verticals

The SNS Large Scale Trials and Pilots program is designed to fund a diverse range of applicants across the European Union and associated countries, with a clear objective to advance 5G and 6G technologies. The program targets not only established industry players but also new innovators, fostering a collaborative ecosystem for next-generation network development.

This program supports projects that demonstrate the practical application and impact of advanced 5G/6G technologies in critical sectors, with a strong emphasis on sustainability. Funding is directed towards mature projects that validate technologies and business models through large-scale trials.

The program provides substantial grant funding to support innovation actions, with clear financial contributions per project and specific funding rates tailored to applicant types. The focus is on enabling significant large-scale trials and pilots.

Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to a set of stringent conditions, including specific rules for application submission, consortium formation, security provisions, and budget implementation, all aimed at safeguarding EU interests and ensuring project integrity.

The application process for the SNS Large Scale Trials and Pilots program involved a single-stage submission, which has now concluded. Proposals were rigorously evaluated based on specific criteria, with particular attention to EU economic security and SME participation.

This funding program operates under a robust legal framework established by comprehensive EU regulations, ensuring its legitimacy and guiding its implementation, particularly within the Horizon Europe context.