Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness

Next generation distribution substation for increasing the system resilience

Towards commercialisation of Perovskite PV and development of dedicated manufacturing equipment (EUPI-PV Partnership)

Extending the lifetime of crystalline silicon PV modules (EUPI-PV Partnership)

Phase out fossil fuel in energy intensive industries through the efficient integration of renewable energy sources

Understand and minimise the environmental impacts of offshore wind energy

Innovative pathways for low carbon and climate resilient building stock and built environment (Built4People Partnership)

New CO2 capture technologies

De-risking wave energy technology development through transnational pre-commercial procurement of wave energy research and development

Smarter buildings as part of the energy system for increased efficiency and flexibility – Societal Readiness Pilot

Competitiveness, energy security and integration aspects of advanced biofuels and renewable fuels of non-biological origin value chains

Large-scale production of liquid advanced biofuels and renewable fuels of non-biological origin

Underground Thermal Energy Storage in dense urban areas

Demonstration of thermal energy storage solutions for solar thermal plants and systems

Optimal combination of low embodied carbon construction products, technical building systems and circularity principles for climate neutral buildings (Built4People Partnership)

Development of innovative solutions strengthening the security of renewable energy value chains

On-site innovative robotic and automated solutions and techniques for more sustainable and less disruptive building renovation and construction

Improved reliability and optimised operations and maintenance for wind energy systems

Innovative solutions for a generative AI-powered digital spine of the EU energy system

Innovative tools and services to manage and empower energy communities

Innovative approaches for the deployment of Positive Energy Districts

Space Data Economy

Innovative space-based applications enhancing capabilities for a resilient Europe

Innovative AI methods and technologies for the process industries (RIA) (Processes4Planet and AI, Data and Robotics partnerships)

AI improved advanced manufacturing and production processes in factories (RIA) (Made in Europe and AI, Data and Robotics partnerships)

Development of safe and sustainable alternatives to substances of concern (IA)

Next generation of renewable energy technologies

Novel solutions for off-grid storage of renewable energy for critical infrastructures

Industrial scale up and circularity pathway for IPV technologies (EUPI-PV Partnership)

Pre-commercial appraisal for CO2 aquifer storage

AI-driven forecasting algorithms for Grid and Consumer friendly Energy Sharing – Societal Readiness pilot

Long-lifetime and optimised use of materials in recyclable Ag and In-free Si PV modules (EUPI-PV Partnership)

Hybrid AI-Control Framework for a next-generation grid-scale energy storage and system integration

Targeting key value chain components for increasing the competitiveness of renewable energy technologies in Europe

Grid-forming capabilities for more resilient and RES-based electricity grids

Development of direct recycling processes (BATT4EU Partnership)

Affordable and sustainable primary equipment for Future-Ready multi-terminal HVDC Systems

Open topic: Boosting organic farming for a competitive, sustainable and resilient farming sector

Open topic: Improving the competitiveness of the agricultural sector by enhancing the efficient and sustainable use of agricultural production factors

Green Transition Food Processing Africa

Boosting sustainable competitiveness in rural areas through innovation

Strengthening the EU plant protection ecosystem for a future-proof agriculture

Boosting the competitiveness of protein crops in Europe

Boosting plant health and reducing losses on farm and during storage for sustainable growth in Africa (FNSSA)

Sustainable and healthy diets for cardiovascular diseases prevention with the support of digital applications

Advancing basic knowledge and developing tools for sustainable management of key migratory fish species

Advanced innovative solutions for improved competitiveness and sustainability in controlled environment agriculture (CEA)

Towards more effective, fair and coherent policies for climate change mitigation and adaptation in agriculture and forestry

Integrating a holistic perspective in microbiome research for resilient, competitive and sustainable food systems

Sustainable and healthy diets based on health status and socio-economic risk factors of ageing population

Towards the water infrastructures of the future

Leveraging R&I knowledge on microbiome

Accelerating the development of breeding tools for perennial crops, specifically fruits and nuts

Tackling pesticide resistance: early detection, management strategies, and foresight

Boosting circularity and diversification strategies of terrestrial livestock production systems

Developing innovative phytosanitary treatments for regulated plant pests to support safe international trade

Disruptive Technologies and Innovative Concepts for Energy Saving Onboard of long-distance ships (ZEWT Partnership)

Non-exhaust emissions in road and railway transport

Ports of the future (ZEWT Partnership)

Large-scale demonstration of Heavy-Duty Battery Electric Vehicles (HD BEV) towards long-haul logistics operations (2ZERO Partnership)

Safety of renewable low and zero-carbon waterborne fuels in port areas: risk assessment, regulatory framework, and guidelines for safe bunkering, handling and storage (ZEWT partnership)

Shipyards of the future (ZEWT Partnership)

Energy-efficient software-defined EVs (2ZERO Partnership)

AI-assisted digital aircraft design, manufacturing and MRO, towards a competitive aviation

Open topic: Develop Earth Intelligence solutions using environmental observations and state-of-the-art AI for sustainable competitiveness and policy making

Apply AI: Robotics for Manufacturing: Advancing Core Skills through Technical Challenges (RIA) (Partnership in AI, Data and Robotics)

Standards for Quantum Technologies – Coordination and Support Action (CSA)

Web 4.0 architectural framework and Open Internet Stack applications for virtual worlds (RIA)

Efficient and compliant access to and use of data (IA) (AI, Data and Robotics partnership)

Open Internet Stack Sovereign Solutions (RIA)

Open Internet Stack Support for Scale (CSA)

Challenge-Driven GenAI4EU Booster in Apply AI prioritised sectors (RIA) (AI/Data/Robotics Partnership)

Grand Challenge on Quantum Sensors for Inertial Navigation

Developing and demonstrating core technologies for Virtual Worlds and Web 4.0 (IA) (Virtual worlds Partnership)

Strengthening the cooperation of semiconductor-intensive EU regions (CSA)

Large-Scale Photonic Quantum Computing Platform Technologies (RIA)

Fostering 2-Dimensional Materials (2DM) based emerging and enabling technologies (CSA)

New or enhanced Innovative Advanced Materials (IAM) enabled sensing functionality (RIA)

Advanced Local Digital Twins using AI for Early Warning and Preparedness (IA)

Apply AI: Next-Generation Agile and Intelligent Robotics Platforms for Industrial and Service Applications (Partnership in AI, Data and Robotics) (RIA)

Next-Generation AI Agents for Real-World Applications in the Apply AI sectors (RIA) (Partnership in AI, Data and Robotics)

Networking and Future Photonics Strategy (CSA) (Photonics Partnership)

Apply AI: Pilot of the “Science for AI” Pillar of RAISE (“Resource for AI science in Europe”) (RIA)

Supporting All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance

Boosting data availability and AI solutions in food for consumers and food service professionals

Coordinated European contribution to the WMO Global Greenhouse Gas Watch and its international governance

Empowering the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development

Embracing innovation in agriculture by peer-to-peer learning via on farm-demonstrations and cost-benefit analysis

Increasing knowledge flows to practice within AKIS via EU thematic knowledge hubs

A services and business incubator for geospatial open-source developments

Improving analytical capacity and understanding of social drivers in agriculture to better assess social sustainability in the sector

Additional activities for the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP)

Interconnect Earth Observation research for addressing environmental policies

Economics of climate change and cost of inaction

Closing knowledge gaps on Earth system science in support of global and regional assessments and climate policy

Fighting disinformation and effectively communicating on climate change

Advancing European climate risk assessments

Improving climate and weather models for Africa

Next generation climate monitoring and related capabilities

Open topic: Using the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative to strengthen urban manufacturing in support of the Clean Industrial Deal

Deploying circular systemic solutions through living labs in cities and regions (Circular Cities and Regions Initiative topic)

Open topic: Uncovering the causes of specific species’ rapid decline and exploring actionable solutions

Living labs for co-creating solutions for the restoration of ecosystems

Unlocking the potential of citizen action for nature protection and restoration

Mainstreaming and scaling-up evidence-based Nature-Based Solutions towards a nature positive and climate-resilient economy

Decontaminate and bioremediate aquatic pollution

Enhancing and enlarging the European Partnership on Personalised Medicine (EP PerMEd) (Top-up)

Multisectoral approach to tackle chronic non-communicable diseases: implementation research maximising collaboration and coordination with sectors and in settings beyond the healthcare system (GACD)

Understanding of sex and/or gender-specific mechanisms of cardiovascular diseases: determinants, risk factors and pathways

Support to European Research Area (ERA) action on accelerating New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) to advance biomedical research and testing of medicinal products and medical devices

Identifying and addressing low-value care in health and care systems

Development of novel vaccines for viral pathogens with epidemic potential

Establishing a European network of Centres of Excellence (CoEs) for Advanced Therapies Medicinal Products (ATMPs)

Innovative interventions to prevent the harmful effects of using digital technologies on the mental health of children and young adults

Pilot actions for follow-on funding: Leveraging EU-funded collaborative research in regenerative medicine

Towards a better understanding and anticipation of the impacts of climate change on health

Building public trust and outreach in the life sciences

Regulatory science to support translational development of patient-centred health technologies

Behavioural interventions as primary prevention for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) among young people

Towards climate resilient, prepared and carbon neutral populations and healthcare systems

Support for a multilateral initiative on climate change and health research

Advancing research on the prevention, diagnosis, and management of post-infection long-term conditions

Public procurement of innovative solutions for improving citizens’ access to healthcare through integrated or personalised approaches

Scaling up innovation in cardiovascular health

Integrating New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) to advance biomedical research and regulatory testing

Mapping and service finder for Technology Infrastructures (CSA)

Cooperation on innovative advanced materials with Japan (CSA)

Monitoring of secondary raw materials (CSA)

Circular innovative advanced materials: facilitating the transition from design to markets (RIA) (Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU and Made in Europe partnerships)

Accelerating the discovery and development of chemicals and innovative advanced materials through digitalisation and artificial intelligence (IA) (Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU partnership)

Pilot access schemes to Technology Infrastructures for European startups, scaleups and innovative SMEs (CSA)

Attracting management talent for capacity building for Technology Infrastructures staff members (CSA)

Enhancing industry-academia knowledge exchange in Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) (CSA)

‘Proof of market’ to improve valorisation and commercialisation of Horizon generated R&I results (IA)

Advanced manufacturing for key products (IA) (Made in Europe partnership)

Technologies for innovative extraction of critical raw materials (RIA)

Innovative technologies and tools for exploration and data modelling of raw materials (RIA)

Optimise the usage of resources in a circular economy (RIA) (Processes4Planet and Clean Steel partnerships)

Improving availability of secondary raw materials through recycling (IA)

Efficient capture / purification / utilisation of CO2 for the production of competitive products (RIA) (Processes4Planet partnership)

Renewable energy technology (RET) solutions in energy communities

Preparing demonstration missions for Earth Observation and Satellite telecommunication for Space solutions (Space Partnership)

Reinforcing EU autonomous access to space through EU-based spaceports

Critical Facilities Serving Space EEE components for EU non-dependence – High and Very High Energy Irradiation Test Facility Market Deployment

Space critical Equipment for EU non-dependence – Space Refuelling Interface

Space critical EEE components for EU non-dependence – Radiation Hard FPGA on 7nm

Space critical EEE components for EU non-dependence – GaN MMICs mm-Wave Foundations (Phase A): Development and Industrialization of Semi-insulating SiC Substrate Capabilities

Scientific analysis and exploitation of space data

Digital enablers and building-blocks for Earth Observation and Satellite telecommunication for Space solutions (Space Partnership)

Innovative technologies and solutions to improve wind energy systems supporting the Strategic Energy Technology (SET) Plan on wind

Low disturbance prefabrication approaches for deep renovation of multi-storey buildings (Built4People Partnership)

Advanced data platforms to integrate whole life carbon in building information tools, assessments, and certification (Built4People Partnership)

Researching the technical, social & economic factors impacting the energy performance of Smart Buildings (Built4People Partnership)

Full-scale demonstration of heat upgrade solutions in industrial processes

Validating policies and business models for affordable and sustainable housing (Built4People Partnership)

Coordinated topic with India on recycling of EV batteries

Producing battery-grade materials for electrodes through sustainable processing and refining of raw materials or developing bio-based materials (BATT4EU Partnership)

Approaches and tools for security in software and hardware development and assessment

Enhancing the Security, Privacy and Robustness of AI Models and Systems (SecureAI)

Advanced cryptographic schemes and High-Assurance high-speed cryptographic implementations

European Partnership on Rare Diseases (ERDERA) (Phase 2)

Toward a comprehensive assessment of the disturbance of marine ecosystems by anthropogenic underwater noise

Supporting pre-normative research for standardization of the bio-based products

Improving circularity of multilayer flexible plastic food contact packaging

Developing methods to assess the presence, functions and sensitivity of groundwater ecosystems

Understanding and tackling the decline of insects

Pushing the frontier of knowledge and conservation action for deep sea ecosystems

Advancing recycling technologies for mixed post-consumer textiles waste from blended products

Understanding biomass flows in Europe

Advanced recovery of critical raw materials from Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

Demonstrating and deploying innovative collection, sorting-for-reuse and repair systems for textiles at city/region level (Circular Cities and Regions Initiative topic)

Bioremediation of Ukraine’s ecosystems contaminated by conflicts

Harnessing the unique properties of marine organisms to deliver sustainable blue bio-based products

Boosting agrobiodiversity for food security and sustainable competitiveness

Advancing integrated scenarios and prediction models for informing transition to a nature positive society

Balancing food security, bioeconomy, climate and biodiversity objectives to unlock sustainable value chains

Developing managed aquifer recharge techniques (MAR) in a rural context

Bio-based innovation in society: supporting the sustainable way of living

Ensuring continuous effectiveness of protected areas in conserving habitats and species while facing intensifying drivers of biodiversity loss

Advancing the European bio-based innovation enabled by biotechnology and biomanufacturing concepts

Bioeconomy policy support hub for Member States, regions and sectors

Towards a fair and transparent market for cultural and creative content in the era of generative AI

Understanding the forms of local democracy in low-income and low-middle income countries

Supporting post-conflict democracy and reconstruction

Tackling gender-based violence against politically active women and LGBTIQ people

Safeguarding linguistic diversity in Europe

Research and Innovation Network for a Union of Equality

Making Europe a global magnet for talent – Attracting and retaining students, researchers and high-skilled workers from outside the EU

The impact of the use of digital tools outside school and for communication on educational outcomes and mental health

Creative alliances: Fostering global partnerships in cultural policies and CCI innovation

Sustainable paths to media viability

Contribution of basic skills to productivity, innovation, competitiveness and economic growth

Digital and media literacy as drivers for democratic and civic resilience

Electoral integrity in the digital context

Governing global commons sustainably

Citizenship education as part of lifelong learning

“Artistic intelligence” : harnessing the power of the arts to address complex challenges, enhance soft skills and boost innovation and competitiveness

Fostering competences for the green transition

Government in transition – how governments change the way they work and prepare the civil service for the future

Boosting creative startups for disruptive innovation

AI integration in CCSI work practice: catalysing innovation and competitiveness

Preventing and fighting illicit trafficking of cultural goods

Strengthened implementation of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum and a focus on inclusion, integration, and health

Rethinking long-term care policy in the face of EU demographic shifts

Fostering cooperation and integration between SSH and STEM research and innovation in the EU

Tackling child poverty and ensuring disadvantaged children’s access to Early Childhood Education and Care

Open topic: Strengthen Europe’s social model and sustainable competitiveness through productivity

Flagship-pilot: large-scale demonstrations of CCAM (CCAM Partnership)

Enhanced resilience in multimodal passenger transport through digital technologies and generative and discriminative AI

Road Safety and resilience of rural areas

Generative AI for smarter CCAM: enhancing perception, decision-making, and validation (CCAM Partnership)

Geopolitical competition and socioeconomic resilience in CCAM: an innovation and policy roadmap for EU leadership (CCAM Partnership)

Increasing competitiveness and resilience of multimodal freight transport and logistics for competitive supply chains

Integrated Production and Product Development for Next-Generation Lithium-based Batteries for Mobility (BATT4EU and Made in Europe Partnerships)

Supporting sustainable and smart urban mobility in Europe (CIVITAS)

Co-funded European Partnership for Social Transformations and Resilience

Demand-led innovation in security

Improving capabilities of law enforcement to counter climate-related challenges

Public procurement of innovation for security

Enhancing the security of citizens against terrorism and lone-actor violence in confined spaces such as schools

Designing new ways of risk awareness and enhanced disaster preparedness

Security challenges of the green transition in urban und peri urban areas

Tools and processes to support stress tests of critical infrastructure

Reliability of age assessment methods in the context of security and border management

Prevention and mitigation of misuse of synthetic biology for bioterrorism purposes

Open topic on driving innovation uptake of disaster risk solutions

Advanced border surveillance and situational awareness

Open topic on supporting disruptive technological innovations for civil security

Climate security and civil preparedness – new ways to develop pre- and post-crisis climate-change related scenarios for a more resilient Europe

Targeted innovative capabilities for the resilience of critical entities to natural and human-induced disasters, including hybrid scenarios

Multi-hazard approach and cumulative / cascading impacts

Development of ecosystem and next-generation capabilities for a secured European Critical Communication System in civil security

Accessible and available travel facilitation

Missing persons: prevention and investigation

Development of innovative tools, processes, equipment and technologies through responses to disasters and emergencies for search and rescue in hazardous conditions

Open topic on preventing and countering the misuse of emerging technologies for criminal purposes, including issues related to lawful access to data

Crime prevention approaches, online and off-line, tackling the nexus between addictions and crime

Additional activities for the European Partnership of Agriculture of Data

Data sharing to support the training and development of AI foundation models in the energy sector

Demonstration of solid biofuel supply and conversion to high efficiency CHP from fully sustainable regional value chains

Improved system design for innovative PV applications (EUPI-PV Partnership)

De-risking renewable fuel technologies through transnational pre-commercial procurement of renewable fuel industrial value chains

Resource assessment for deep sedimentary and basement reservoirs

Understanding inhabitant’s experiences of neighbourhoods to support their health and well-being

Structurally addressing homelessness through coordinated social infrastructure and services in neighbourhoods

Approaches to reuse vacant, obsolete or underutilised spaces

Sustainable, inclusive, affordable and beautiful solutions for thermal comfort in buildings

Advancing sustainable maintenance and repair measures for existing buildings

Innovative approaches for the spatial design of neighbourhoods

Innovative solutions for the sustainable and beautiful use of vertical space

Understanding capital market dynamics for increased investment in New European Bauhaus projects in neighbourhoods

Addressing homelessness through housing-led approaches aligned with the New European Bauhaus

Fast Track to Research and Innovation for breakthroughs in industrial technologies (Research and Innovation Action)

Fast Track to Innovation for breakthroughs in the Chemical Industry Action Plan (Research and Innovation Action)

Efficient energy input from renewable sources and energy management in the process industries (IA) (Processes4Planet and Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU partnerships)

New approaches for Human/AI collaboration for the workforce of the future (RIA) (Made in Europe and AI, Data and Robotics partnerships)

Circular innovative advanced materials: facilitating the transition from design to markets (RIA) (Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU and Made in Europe partnerships)

Advanced manufacturing for key products (IA) (Made in Europe partnership)

Expert network on Critical raw materials (CSA)

Technologies for innovative processing of raw materials (IA)

Textile circularity through advanced processing and manufacturing technologies and system approaches (IA) (Textiles for the Future partnership)

‘Proof of market’ to improve valorisation and commercialisation of Horizon generated R&I results (IA)

Pilot access schemes to Technology Infrastructures for European startups, scaleups and innovative SMEs (CSA)

Innovative advanced materials and new production processes – reducing dependencies on Critical and Strategic Raw Materials (IA) (Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU and Processes4Planet partnerships)

Factory processes and automation for de- and re-manufacturing (RIA) (Made in Europe partnership)

Unlocking the potential of academic intellectual assets for industry, SMEs and startups (CSA)

Advancing understanding, modelling and prediction of extreme events in a changing climate

Next generation scenarios for informing climate and sustainability transitions

Palaeoclimate science for a better understanding of Earth system dynamics

Better understanding and attribution of land and ocean carbon sources and sinks

Africa-EU CO-FUND action on climate

Understanding and avoiding maladaptation to climate change

Assessing the performance of policy instruments to inform climate change mitigation action

Create a thriving and competitive Virtual Worlds and Web 4.0 ecosystem (CSA) (Virtual Worlds Partnership)

EU Frontier AI Initiative: Developing frontier AI solutions that are safe and computationally efficient within Apply AI (RIA)

Energy efficiency and sustainability of AI data processing in Data Centres (IA)

Apply AI: AI-Driven Robotics for Industry: Enabling System Integration and Adoption (IA) (Partnership in AI, Data and Robotics)

Horizon scanning and foresight in future enabling digital technologies (CSA)

New approaches for decentralized, federated and sustainable AI data processing (RIA)

Demand-side 3C pilot demonstrators on converged Telco Edge Cloud Infrastructure (IA)

Apply AI: Challenge-Driven AI Innovation Booster in Apply AI prioritised sectors (RIA) (Partnership in AI, Data and Robotics)

International cooperation in AI (IA)

Facilitate the engagement of European stakeholders in international digital standardisation (CSA)

Advanced integrated photonic devices for extended features and ultra-low power consumption (RIA) (Photonics Partnership)

Advanced and Innovative hardware components for Virtual Worlds (RIA) (Virtual Worlds Partnership)

Support to the implementation of an EU policy framework for CO2 transport and storage infrastructure

Production technologies for solar photovoltaics beyond the state-of-the-art (EUPI-PV Partnership)

Large scale operational validation and upscaling of state-of-the-art (Generative) AI tools and models powering a next generation digital energy system

Innovative technologies and solutions to improve wave and tidal energy systems

Co-funding Strategic Energy Technology (SET) Plan renewable fuel value chains at EU, national, regional, and local level

Renewable Energy Valleys in Africa to increase energy security and energy access in Africa

Sustainable and Competitive Cell Production Techniques for Lithium-ion And Sodium-ion Batteries (BATT4EU Partnership)

Improvement of Adaptability, Flexibility and Efficiency of Existing Recycling Processes (BATT4EU Partnership)

Concentrated solar thermal systems for decarbonising industrial processes

Advancements in Direct Air Capture

Deploying circular systemic solutions through living labs in cities and regions (Circular Cities and Regions Initiative topic)

Optimising the water-nutrient-energy nexus for sustainable and climate smart agriculture in Africa (FNSSA)

Open topic: Using the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative to strengthen urban manufacturing in support of the Clean Industrial Deal

Strengthening plant health: addressing emerging plant pest risks

Open topic: Innovative solutions for the European Water Resilience Strategy

European Partnership for Pandemic Preparedness (Phase 2)

Clinical trials for advancing innovative interventions for neurodegenerative diseases

Innovative healthcare interventions for non-communicable diseases

Development of predictive biomarkers of disease progression and treatment response by using AI methodologies for chronic non-communicable diseases

Prevention and management of chronic non-communicable diseases in children and young people (GACD)

Development of novel small molecule antiviral therapeutics for pathogens with epidemic potential

Development of monoclonal antibodies to prevent and treat infections from Filo-, Nairo-, Phenui-, Picorna- and Toga viruses

Development of innovative antimicrobials against pathogens resistant to antimicrobials

Development of monoclonal antibodies to prevent and treat infections from Flaviviruses

Tools and technologies to support health adaptation to climate change

Development of cell-free protein synthesis platforms for discovery and/or production of biologicals

Personalised approaches to reduce risks from Adverse Drug Reactions due to administration of multiple medications

Integrating climate-related exposures into the human exposome and characterising its changes in response to climate change

Portable and versatile Point-of-care diagnostics

Addressing disabilities through the life course to support independent living and inclusion

Data-driven circular economy for e-mobility ecosystem (2ZERO Partnership)

Prospective evaluation of nuclear power potential for shipping (ZEWT Partnership)

Enhanced electric operation and battery durability (ZEWT Partnership)

Higher Voltage, Megawatt Charging System compatible, modular powertrain for Heavy Duty Vehicles (HDV) (2ZERO Partnership)

Innovative Solutions for mitigating the environmental impact of waterborne transport in marine and aquatic Ecosystems (ZEWT Partnership)

Fire prevention and mitigation for EVs in confined areas (2ZERO Partnership)

Assessing the effect of airport operations on air quality and noise in nearby communities

Sustainable aircraft circular design and additive manufacturing, towards a climate neutral aviation

Demonstration of zero emission coaches and buses in long distance operations (2ZERO Partnership)

Noise reduction breakthroughs for new ultraefficient aircraft

Autonomous vessels in short sea shipping and inland waterways

Onboard renewable energy solutions and energy saving measures to reduce the fuel consumption of ships by at least 55% (ZEWT Partnership)

Novel approaches towards next-generation battery concepts, leveraging the enabling role of innovative advanced materials (BATT4EU and IAM4EU Partnerships)

Open topic on reinvigorating and shielding European democracy

Improving socio-economic outcomes for persons with dementia and informal caregivers

Open topic: Impact-driven research on realising the full potential of cultural heritage, arts and cultural and creative industries

Strengthening the resilience of European farmers through improved capacity in coping with risks and crises

Increasing knowledge flows to practice within AKIS via EU thematic knowledge hubs

International dimension of the circular bio-based economy: seeking win-win opportunities

Fostering generational renewal in agriculture via EU advisory network

AI supporting informed advice for farmers and foresters to improve competitiveness and sustainability

Improving analytical capacity for sustainable competitiveness of the agricultural sector

Strengthening strategic advice and synergies between EU and national Research and Innovation agendas and investments

Digital solutions for autonomy for space transportation systems, design and simulation tools – Digital enablers and building blocks (Space Partnership)

Digital enablers and building blocks for collaborative Earth Observation and Satellite telecommunications for Space solutions (Space Partnership)

Quantum Space Gravimetry topic

Space critical equipment for EU non-dependence

Preparing demonstration missions for collaborative Earth Observation and Satellite telecommunication for Space solutions (Space Partnership)

ISOS4I Pilot Mission Integrated Ground Test and consolidation of space-compatible USI solutions

Space critical EEE components for EU non-dependence

Reducing soil sealing through sustainable urban and territorial design in the New European Bauhaus

Demonstration for Long-duration Battery Energy Storage Systems (BATT4EU Partnership)

Thermal energy optimisation and waste heat recovery of high energy demand IT rooms in buildings or small edge data centres

Integrating circularity in LCA-based modelling frameworks for renovation of buildings (Built4People Partnership)

On-site robotic and automated techniques for building renovation and new construction

Demonstration of industrial excess/waste heat conversion to mechanical or electrical power

Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity applications

New primitives and protocols for functionalities of future hybrid classical-hybrid and quantum networks

Secure PQC implementations, Cryptanalysis and Post-quantum Digital Trust

Secure Computing Continuum (IoT, Edge, Cloud, Data spaces)

Virtual Human Twins (VHTs) for integrated clinical decision support in prevention and diagnosis

Advancing bio-printing of living cells for regenerative medicine

Towards Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) for healthcare

Living Labs for the eradication and/or management of invasive alien species

Increasing the circularity of bio-based sector: upcycling and recycling for higher value and environmental benefits

Biotechnology application for CCU

Fostering common farmland birds and mammals for resilient food production systems

Science-policy support to the implementation of EU and global biodiversity policies and strategies

Capacity building for extending product lifecycles through repair and refurbishment

Developing effective air quality planning strategies through innovative multi-scale modelling

Health of ecosystems and wild species, predictions and impacts on human health, in the face of existing and emerging stressors, from a One Health approach

Accelerating the transition to a nature positive economy: Integrating biodiversity into the private sector

Living labs driving transformative change via knowledge integration and inclusive governance

Enhancing the competitiveness of organic crop breeding: focus on intercropping adapted varieties

Improve the capacity to monitor and reduce air pollution from agriculture

Replacing hazardous substances in biocidal products

Innovative circular solutions for end-of-life footwear through collection, sorting and recycling

Europe-wide environmental benchmarking system of the industrial bioeconomy sectors

Towards a Europe of Bioeconomy Places

Strengthening forest research for the support of Ukraine

Enhancing ecodesign and circularity of consumer electronics

Enhancing ecodesign and circularity of construction products

Developing novel recycling technologies for complex plastic materials applying biotech solutions

Improving biomass flows for a sustainable and circular bioeconomy

Integrating Remote Sensing and in-situ observations of Biodiversity, towards a fully interoperable observation and data framework

Technical innovation to protect ecosystems and to scale up their restoration

Societal impact of cultural heritage

Scaling and deploying innovations in migration management

Global Human Rights and EU values

The effective use of artificial intelligence in learning environments in pre-primary and primary education

Future-proofing sustainable cultural tourism

Towards a consolidated culture and creativity driven European innovation ecosystem

Closing the learning gap: uncovering causes and effective policy interventions for declining youth skills in mathematics, reading, and science

Advisory support and network for countering and preventing radicalisation, extremism, hate speech and polarisation

Crafting routes to a circular economy

AI4Creatives Support Platform: embracing a fair AI revolution

Identifying user-focused solutions to support news media freedom

Culture, heritage and creative industries for health and well-being

Persons with disabilities: opportunities for labour inclusion and social protection through the life course

Safeguarding & transmission of intangible cultural heritage

Rethinking sustainable competitiveness beyond traditional perspectives: role and contribution of the Social Economy

Re-imagining the creative economy: the interplay between the cultural and creative sectors and industries and the social economy

Addressing the impact of artificial intelligence, cyberviolence, and deepfakes on equality, democracy and inclusive societies

Development aid and democratic governance

Women’s, LGBTIQ and minority rights in a context of autocracy, conflict and geopolitical shifts

Impact of access to nature-positive environments in promoting social cohesion and reducing inequalities in urban and peri-urban settings

The impact of EU labour mobility on the Member States of the EU

Impact of in-kind benefits on income distribution and on vulnerable populations

The role of private companies in democracy

Student and family engagement for developing a culture of democratic/civic participation

African Union – European Union Partnership on Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA)

Increasing mitigation of GHG emissions and feed efficiency through feed additives

Towards commercialization of food systems microbiome solutions

AI-powered foodome characterization

Enhancing farmer’s profitability and resilience through innovations for diversified crops and value chains

Unlocking a safe operating space for Antarctica and the Southern Ocean

Improving understanding of the contribution of the organic farming sector to sustainability

Increasing the resilience of agriculture in water and nutrient-scarce environments through digital innovations

Governance, sustainable development and international politics of a future ice-free Arctic

Carbon farming innovation and scale-up

Strengthening rural communities’ resilience to shocks

Microbiome for terrestrial livestock sustainability and health within a One Health approach

Strengthening evidence-based policies for the resilience of European agriculture and forestry and related supply chains against crises and systemic risks

Empowering local urban food systems entrepreneurship and innovation

Unleashing the potential of sustainable small-scale aquatic food production and recreational fisheries for prosperous local communities

European CCAM knowledge hub and tools for safe and scalable deployment (CCAM Partnership)

Enhancing Resilience and Accuracy in Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Systems and e-conspicuity solutions

Enhancing Mobility for All: affordable, reliable, and accessible multimodal transport for inclusive rural and urban connectivity – Societal Readiness pilot

Holistic solutions for CCAM integration in critical scenarios (CCAM Partnership)

Support for dissemination events in the field of Transport Research

Open grounds for future pre-commercial procurement of innovative security technologies

Enhancing physical protection of critical infrastructures

Trusted, secure, quality future digital travel credentials

Open Topic on advanced protective gear optimized for CBRN-E (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives) environments and new generation of smart protective equipment for disaster responders

Demand-led innovation in security

Accelerating uptake through open proposals for advanced SME innovation

Detection and characterisation of threats or illegal/ smuggled goods in cargo

Effective and evidence-based responses to the increased availability and use of synthetic drugs and stimulants in Europe

Open topic on increasing security of citizens against terrorism, including in public spaces

Online harms detection and investigation tools using a short development cycle model

Community policing in diverse societies in Europe

Open topic on enhanced prevention, detection and deterrence of societal issues related to various forms of crime

Enhancing decision support system for disaster crises: leveraging emerging technologies for improved civil preparedness and crisis management

Societal resilience, engagement of the younger generations and digital innovation for disaster resilience

Enhancing preparedness for large-scale cross-border disasters

Impact of malicious use of Open-Source Intelligence on critical infrastructure business continuity

Open topic on research and innovation for effective management of EU external borders that promotes fundamental rights and EU values

Community of practice – Data-Driven Decision-Making in Energy

Advanced TSO control rooms to enhance grid observability, stability and resilience

Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADSM) for more efficient and flexible distribution grids

Delivery of industrial CCUS clusters – Societal Readiness pilot

Industrial processes and equipment for innovative, reliable and scalable tandem technologies (EUPI-PV Partnership)

Integrated Approaches for Retrofitting Infrastructures with Innovative Energy Storage Technologies

PV based electrification of the economy: Designing & optimising PV systems supporting industrial electrification and promoting participation in electricity markets (EUPI-PV Partnership)

Demonstration of hydropower technologies for efficient and forward-looking refurbishment of existing hydropower plants

Novel combinations of knowledge and research methods to address social issues and advance a fair green transition of neighbourhoods

Sustainable, beautiful and healthy construction and renovation sites

The transformative potential of co-governance in the green transition of neighbourhoods

Mass customisation of offsite manufactured modular construction components to transform the existing built environment

Revitalising neighbourhoods around existing railway and motorway corridors

Intergenerational neighbourhoods and communities aligned with the New European Bauhaus

Anticipating the long-term future of neighbourhoods in line with the New European Bauhaus

Combining conventional and innovative construction materials, products and techniques for sustainable and beautiful buildings

Innovative models for collective community investment and ownership