Expected Outcome:
Projects are expected to contribute to mature quantum sensing technologies and devices (TRL 6-7) in different application sectors, with the goal of establishing a reliable, efficient supply chain including first standardisation and calibration efforts for rapid market uptake.
Scope:
Proposals should address the development of mature quantum sensing technologies and single or network-operating devices that have the potential to find a broad range of new applications including but not limited to transportation, precise localisation and timing, navigation, metrology, health, biology, security, telecommunications, Radio Frequency sensing and processing, imaging and recognition, radars energy, electronics industry, construction, mining, prospection, aerospace, materials, automotive, energy transformation etc...
Proposals should demonstrate advanced prototypes of such sensing technologies that provide an unprecedented level of precision and stability, making new types of sensing, imaging and analysis possible. For rapid market uptake, they should target miniaturised, integrated, transportable quantum sensors and provide first plans for their further industrialisation and target customers through enhanced cost efficiency and user operability at higher TRL.
In order to achieve the above, proposals should include relevant actors from the whole value chain (from materials to devices and to system integration aspects). They may also include, wherever relevant: (i), activities and actors from metrology institutes that would provide measurement methods and/or standards, including for the development of quality assurance methods and for standardisation of the targeted quantum sensing technologies; (ii) strategies such as validation and benchmarking to other technologies in order to clearly identify quantum advantage and hereby assist successful and competitive market placement; (iii) where necessary, to achieve the projects objectives, activities could also address more fundamental research issues; (iv) the cooperation with complementary projects launched specifically in the area pilot capabilities (“FPA for open testing and experimentation and for pilot production capabilities for quantum technologies” HORIZON-CL4-2021-DIGITALEMERGING-02-22), to lower the threshold for industry via the transfer infrastructure provided by application labs, testbeds as well as fabrication and pilot line facilities being addressed under the synergetic FPA suggested above.
Finally, proposals should also cover: (any additional support they may receive from relevant national or regional programmes and initiatives, including the contribution to the governance and overall coordination of the Quantum Technologies Flagship initiative.. They should also contribute to spreading excellence across Europe, for example, through the involvement of Widening Countries.
In this topic the integration of the gender dimension (sex and gender analysis) in research and innovation content is not a mandatory requirement.
News flashes
2024-07-12
EVALUATION results
Published: 07.12.2022
Deadline: 19.04.2024
Available budget: EUR 70,000,000
The results of the evaluation for each topic are as follows:
HORIZON-CL4-2024-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01-21
HORIZON-CL4-2024-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01-23
HORIZON-CL4-2024-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01-31
HORIZON-CL4-2024-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01-45
Number of proposals submitted (including proposals transferred from or to other calls)
21
4
3
9
Number of inadmissible proposals
0
0
0
0
Number of ineligible proposals
0
0
0
0
Number of above-threshold proposals
15
3
1
6
Total budget requested for above-threshold proposals
EUR 80,997,738.75
EUR 5,993,221.25
EUR 32,997,565.75
EUR 29,001,837.51
Number of proposals retained for funding
3
1
1
3
Number of proposals in the reserve list
2
1
0
4
Funding threshold[1]
14.50
13.50
10.50
13
Number of proposals with scores lower or equal to 15 and higher or equal to 14
6
0
0
1
Number of proposals with scores lower than 14 and higher or equal to 13
3
2
0
3
Number of proposals with scores lower than 13 and higher or equal to 10
6
1
1
2
Summary of observer report:
The evaluation went smoothly, no breach of any of the rules or codes of conduct could be observed. Following the online meetings very carefully the high efficiency, transparency and neutrality of the whole process could be verified. As a consequence of Brexit it could perhaps be useful to rethink the language balance during the different steps in the process.
We recently informed the applicants about the evaluation results for their proposals.
For questions, please contact: the Research Enquiry Service.
[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).
2024-07-12
EVALUATION results
Published: 07.12.2022
Deadline: 19.04.2024
Available budget: EUR 70,000,000
The results of the evaluation for each topic are as follows:
HORIZON-CL4-2024-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01-21
HORIZON-CL4-2024-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01-23
HORIZON-CL4-2024-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01-31
HORIZON-CL4-2024-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01-45
Number of proposals submitted (including proposals transferred from or to other calls)
21
4
3
9
Number of inadmissible proposals
0
0
0
0
Number of ineligible proposals
0
0
0
0
Number of above-threshold proposals
15
3
1
6
Total budget requested for above-threshold proposals
EUR 80,997,738.75
EUR 5,993,221.25
EUR 32,997,565.75
EUR 29,001,837.51
Number of proposals retained for funding
3
1
1
3
Number of proposals in the reserve list
2
1
0
4
Funding threshold[1]
14.50
13.50
10.50
13
Number of proposals with scores lower or equal to 15 and higher or equal to 14
6
0
0
1
Number of proposals with scores lower than 14 and higher or equal to 13
3
2
0
3
Number of proposals with scores lower than 13 and higher or equal to 10
6
1
1
2
Summary of observer report:
The evaluation went smoothly, no breach of any of the rules or codes of conduct could be observed. Following the online meetings very carefully the high efficiency, transparency and neutrality of the whole process could be verified. As a consequence of Brexit it could perhaps be useful to rethink the language balance during the different steps in the process.
We recently informed the applicants about the evaluation results for their proposals.
For questions, please contact: the Research Enquiry Service.
[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).
2024-02-28
This update is ONLY applicable to the topic: HORIZON-CL4-2024-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01-23 - Public recognition scheme for Open Source (CSA) Dear Applicant,Some users have encountered issues with the Detailed Budget Table (HE Lump sum) template that is preventing them adding beneficiaries tabs. We have replaced now the template in the submission system with a version that does not create issues.If you have already filled in the original Detailed Budget Table, then you can submit this Excel file. However, if you encounter difficulties with the original template, please use the version available now in the submission system. We apologise for the inconvenience.
2024-02-28
This update is ONLY applicable to the topic: HORIZON-CL4-2024-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01-23 - Public recognition scheme for Open Source (CSA) Dear Applicant,Some users have encountered issues with the Detailed Budget Table (HE Lump sum) template that is preventing them adding beneficiaries tabs. We have replaced now the template in the submission system with a version that does not create issues.If you have already filled in the original Detailed Budget Table, then you can submit this Excel file. However, if you encounter difficulties with the original template, please use the version available now in the submission system. We apologise for the inconvenience.
2023-11-16
Following the 19/10/2023 topic/call update, the Commission has cancelled 2 topics below that are included in Call HORIZON-CL4-2024-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01-CNECT (Digital and emerging technologies for competitiveness and fit for the Green Deal), with planned opening date 15 November 2023 and Deadline date 19 March 2024.
1. HORIZON-CL4-2024-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01-34: Synergy with national and regional initiatives in Europe (CSA), EUR 3.00 million.
2. HORIZON-CL4-2024-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01-42: Stimulating transnational research and development of next generation quantum technologies, including basic theories and components (Cascading grant with FSTP) (RIA), EUR 15.00 million.
2023-11-16
Following the 19/10/2023 topic/call update, the Commission has cancelled 2 topics below that are included in Call HORIZON-CL4-2024-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01-CNECT (Digital and emerging technologies for competitiveness and fit for the Green Deal), with planned opening date 15 November 2023 and Deadline date 19 March 2024.
1. HORIZON-CL4-2024-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01-34: Synergy with national and regional initiatives in Europe (CSA), EUR 3.00 million.
2. HORIZON-CL4-2024-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01-42: Stimulating transnational research and development of next generation quantum technologies, including basic theories and components (Cascading grant with FSTP) (RIA), EUR 15.00 million.
2023-11-15
The submission session is now available for: HORIZON-CL4-2024-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01-45(HORIZON-IA), HORIZON-CL4-2024-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01-21(HORIZON-RIA), HORIZON-CL4-2024-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01-23(HORIZON-CSA), HORIZON-CL4-2024-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01-31(HORIZON-RIA)
2023-11-15
The submission session is now available for: HORIZON-CL4-2024-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01-45(HORIZON-IA), HORIZON-CL4-2024-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01-21(HORIZON-RIA), HORIZON-CL4-2024-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01-23(HORIZON-CSA), HORIZON-CL4-2024-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01-31(HORIZON-RIA)
2023-10-19
The Commission intends to cancel the 2 topics below that are included in Call HORIZON-CL4-2024-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01-CNECT (Digital and emerging technologies for competitiveness and fit for the Green Deal), with planned opening date 15 November 2023 and Deadline date 19 March 2024.
A new Call that would be opened around April 2024 is also foreseen. Please note that the new call will only be published when an amendment to the Work Programme has been adopted by the European Commission. Only the adopted work programme will have legal value. The adoption of the amended WP will be announced on the F&T Portal. The Commission expressly disclaims liability for any future changes of the content of this call/topic.
1. HORIZON-CL4-2024-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01-34: Synergy with national and regional initiatives in Europe (CSA), EUR 3.00 million.
The Commission is considering a new topic in a new call with a broader scope that would support the coordination of national and regional initiatives for both two-dimensional and advanced materials.
2. HORIZON-CL4-2024-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01-42: Stimulating transnational research and development of next generation quantum technologies, including basic theories and components (Cascading grant with FSTP) (RIA), EUR 15.00 million.
This topic is postponed to the new call for a better coordination with the national funding agencies.
2023-10-19
The Commission intends to cancel the 2 topics below that are included in Call HORIZON-CL4-2024-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01-CNECT (Digital and emerging technologies for competitiveness and fit for the Green Deal), with planned opening date 15 November 2023 and Deadline date 19 March 2024.
A new Call that would be opened around April 2024 is also foreseen. Please note that the new call will only be published when an amendment to the Work Programme has been adopted by the European Commission. Only the adopted work programme will have legal value. The adoption of the amended WP will be announced on the F&T Portal. The Commission expressly disclaims liability for any future changes of the content of this call/topic.
1. HORIZON-CL4-2024-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01-34: Synergy with national and regional initiatives in Europe (CSA), EUR 3.00 million.
The Commission is considering a new topic in a new call with a broader scope that would support the coordination of national and regional initiatives for both two-dimensional and advanced materials.
2. HORIZON-CL4-2024-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01-42: Stimulating transnational research and development of next generation quantum technologies, including basic theories and components (Cascading grant with FSTP) (RIA), EUR 15.00 million.
This topic is postponed to the new call for a better coordination with the national funding agencies.
