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

This program supports a wide range of entities, including large industrial players, SMEs, startups, and academic and research communities. It focuses on driving the development and validation of advanced 5G and 6G technologies across Europe, ensuring that sensitive information remains protected within Member States.

This program funds large-scale trials and pilots that validate beyond 5G and 6G technologies across various application, management, and societal levels, focusing on critical industrial sectors. It emphasizes security and compliance in cost structures.

The program provides substantial grant funding for large-scale innovation actions, with significant financial contributions per project and a substantial portion reserved for third-party financing. Projects are expected to collaborate within consortia.

Applicants must adhere to general eligibility conditions, collaborate within consortia, and meet specific security provisions to ensure data protection and control. Strict adherence to page limits and general financial regulations is also required.

The application process involves a single-stage submission, with proposals evaluated against defined criteria, including a specific sub-criterion for SME participation. Applicants will be informed of evaluation outcomes within five months.

The program operates under the comprehensive legal framework of Horizon Europe, including its core regulations, specific program decisions, and financial rules. Key documents like the Horizon Europe Framework Programme and Rules for Participation Regulation serve as its primary authorization, with official texts accessible via the European Commission's Funding & Tenders Portal and EUR-Lex.