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

The SNS Large Scale Trials and Pilots (LST&Ps) with Verticals program targets a broad spectrum of applicants, including research institutions, academic communities, and businesses across Europe. The program's core objective is to advance 5G evolution and establish foundational elements for 6G networks, ensuring European leadership in the future of telecommunications.

This program specifically funds projects focused on the validation and demonstration of advanced 5G and nascent 6G technologies. It targets a wide array of application, management, and societal levels, ensuring comprehensive development across various industrial sectors. The emphasis is on real-world trials that prove technological feasibility, efficiency, and significant societal improvements.

The SNS LST&Ps with Verticals program provides financial support primarily through grants, with a substantial portion allocated for cascading grants to foster broader participation. It specifies funding amounts per project and outlines requirements for consortium formation and adherence to security provisions, ensuring robust and collaborative innovation within the program.

Applicants to the SNS LST&Ps with Verticals program must meet specific conditions related to admissibility, eligibility, and financial capacity, as detailed in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes. Crucially, projects are expected to foster collaboration and adhere to strict security provisions, particularly concerning the protection of sensitive information and control by non-EU entities, ensuring the integrity and strategic autonomy of European digital infrastructure.

The application procedure for the SNS LST&Ps with Verticals program follows a single-stage submission process, with clear guidelines provided in the Application Form and the online Submission System. Proposals are evaluated based on defined criteria, and applicants can expect timely notification of evaluation outcomes and grant agreement signing.

The SNS Large Scale Trials and Pilots with Verticals program is firmly established within the comprehensive legal framework of Horizon Europe. It draws its mandate from foundational EU regulations and specific decisions that govern its operation and funding mechanisms, ensuring transparency and adherence to European Union policies.