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Grant Analysis

Purpose & Target

This grant aims to coordinate and support the existing network of National Competence Centres (NCCs) for High Performance Computing (HPC) across Europe, serving as a central European focal point. It seeks to maximize European HPC knowledge and expertise by facilitating information sharing, networking, and training among these centers. - Target recipient: Organizations or consortia with established expertise and capacity to coordinate a European network of HPC competence centers. - Designation: SECTOR-SPECIFIC (High Performance Computing). - Geographic scope: European level, with activities impacting across Europe. - Key filtering criteria: Experience in HPC, strong coordination capabilities, and a proven track record in networking and training initiatives at a multi-national or European scale. - Grant frequency: This is a specific call within the broader DIGITAL programme for 2025, implying a potential for similar calls in the future within the program's context.

Financial Structure

Funding type: Coordination and Support Action (CSA).
Minimum grant amount: 1,000,000 EUR per grant.
Maximum grant amount: 2,000,000 EUR per grant.
Total call budget for related actions in 2025: 22,000,000 EUR.
Currency: Euro (EUR).
Eligible costs: Eligible costs are determined according to the rules described in section 10 of the call document and the 'EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509'. Generally, this includes costs directly related to the project activities, such as personnel, travel, equipment, and other goods/services.
Funding rate: The exact funding rate is not specified in the provided information.

Eligibility Requirements

Organization Type

Eligible organizations are expected to be entities or consortia capable of coordinating and supporting a network of National HPC Competence Centres (NCCs). This typically includes research institutions, universities, public bodies, and potentially large enterprises or non-governmental organizations with relevant expertise in High Performance Computing (HPC) and network coordination.

Geographic Location

Eligible countries are specified in section 6 of the call document. Information on specific eligible countries is not provided in the currently available data.

Operational Capacity

Applicants must demonstrate the capacity to:
- Establish and maintain a communication platform for the NCC network.
- Facilitate effective dialogue among NCCs and other relevant stakeholders.
- Organize events and workshops on topics relevant to NCCs.
- Identify, collect, and disseminate successful training solutions, services, and tools developed by NCCs.
- Provide support and assistance in addressing requests and needs from HPC communities, including service facilitation and matchmaking between European initiatives.

Consortium Requirement

Applications are expected to be submitted by a consortium. The action's objective explicitly states that 'the selected consortium will liaise and align activities'.

Application Process

Application Timeline

Call opening date: 2025-07-29.
Application deadline: 2025-09-30 00:00:00+0000.
Submission procedure: Single-stage application process.

Required Materials

A complete 'Application Form' (Part B) which includes specific page limits and layout requirements. This form is available in the online Submission System.
Applicants should also review the 'Model Grant Agreements (MGA)' for understanding the contractual obligations.

Submission Process

All proposals must be submitted electronically via the Funding & Tenders Portal's dedicated Submission System.

Application Support

For general help related to this call, applicants can contact ri@eurohpc-ju.europa.eu.
For technical issues, such as forgotten passwords, access rights, or technical aspects of submission, contact the 'IT Helpdesk'.
A comprehensive 'Online Manual' is available on the Funding & Tenders Portal, providing step-by-step guidance on proposal preparation and other processes relevant for 2021-2027 programmes.

Evaluation Criteria

The award criteria, scoring, and thresholds for this grant are described in section 9 of the call document. This specific information is not available in the provided data. Applicants are advised to consult the official call document for detailed evaluation criteria.

Compliance & Special Requirements

Regulatory Compliance

Applicants must comply with the 'EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509'.
Adherence to the 'EuroHPC JU regulation 2021' is mandatory.
Other regulatory compliance details, including permits and authorizations, are described in the call document.

Data Protection and Privacy

Compliance with the 'Funding & Tenders Portal Privacy Statement' is required, ensuring adherence to data protection and privacy regulations.

Strategic Alignment

The selected consortium is required to liaise and align its activities under the guidance of the Coordinator of the Networking and Coordination of AI Factories/AI Factories project.
It is also expected to establish effective collaborations with other key European initiatives, particularly those focusing on HPC training and skills, such as the EuroHPC Academy and the European Master for HPC.

Cross-cutting Priorities

The project should consider and contribute to the cross-cutting priorities of 'AI' and 'DigitalAgenda'.

General Conditions

Admissibility conditions regarding proposal page limits and layout are described in section 5 of the call document.
Further eligible conditions are detailed in section 6 of the call document.
Financial and operational capacity requirements, along with exclusion criteria, are described in section 7 of the call document.

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