Smart photonics for joint communication & sensing and access everywhere (Photonics Partnership) (RIA) -

EVALUATION RESULTS

Published: 07.12.2022

Deadline: 19.03.2024

Available budget: EUR 136,500,000.00

The results of the evaluation for each topic are as follows:

HORIZON-CL4-2024-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01-03

HORIZON-CL4-2024-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01-04

HORIZON-CL4-2024-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01-22

HORIZON-CL4-2024-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01-54

HORIZON-CL4-2024-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01- 55

Number of proposals submitted (including proposals transferred from or to other calls)

105

47

65

34

2

Number of inadmissible proposals

0

0

2

0

0

Number of ineligible proposals

2

1

0

0

0

Number of above-threshold proposals

72

26

36

28

2

Total budget requested for above-threshold proposals

EUR 539,471,604.25

EUR 244,032,447.18

EUR 181,203,876.41

EUR 126,275,147.75

EUR 29,999,765.15

Number of proposals retained for funding

4

6

3

4

1

Number of proposals in the reserve list

4

2

3

2

1

Funding threshold[1]

14.50

14.50[2]

14.50

14.50

14.50

Number of proposals with scores lower or equal to 15 and higher or equal to 14

11

5

6

6

1

Number of proposals with scores lower than 14 and higher or equal to 13

16

4

7

6

1

Number of proposals with scores lower than 13 and higher or equal to 10

45

17

23

16

0

Summary of observer report:

The observer was appointed to monitor the proposal evaluation process in HORIZON-CL4-2024-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01 call topics with respect to its fairness, efficiency, transparency and consistency with the applicable rules and procedures.

For the purpose of implementing the task the observer reviewed the call and evaluation documentation, participated in selected process activities, including briefings, a representative sample of consensus meetings and all panel review meetings, she also used the tools supporting evaluation. The sample of observations and feedback collected during the evaluation provided a good basis to draw valid conclusions.

The observed process was well designed, efficient and transparent. It was executed fully in line with the applicable rules and procedures.

In order to ensure the maximum degree of impartiality and fairness throughout the entire process proposals went through several evaluation steps, starting from individual evaluations conducted independently by 3 assigned experts, through a consensus discussion, cross-reading and panel review. Evaluation reports, both individual and consensus, were reviewed by experienced quality controllers for consistency and quality.

The evaluation criteria and scoring system were properly applied across all topics.

The observed evaluation can serve as a benchmark to many national and international procedures as a well-designed, well-structured and properly implemented process, resulting in unbiased and fair outcome.

We recently informed the applicants about the evaluation results for their proposals.

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[1] Proposals with the same score were ranked according to the priority order procedure set out in the call conditions (for HE, in the General Annexes to the Work Programme or specific arrangements in the specific call/topic conditions). For HE, to determine the ranking for ‘Innovation actions’, the score for ‘Impact’ is given a weight of 1.5.

[2]According to the specific condition of HORIZON-CL4-2024-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01-04, to ensure a balanced portfolio coverage, grants are awarded to applications not only in order of ranking but at least also to the two highest ranked proposals for each of the two expected outcomes (1. The creation of systems to address large scale challenges using combined robotics data and AI solutions, 2. The creation of systems to address large scale resource optimisation challenges using combined AI and Data solutions). Therefore, additional proposals are retained for funding to fulfil this condition.