HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02
European Commission
Total budget for the call is approximately €14,000,000 for 2025.
Maximum project duration is 36 months.
To advance the development of smart airports and enhance passenger experience.
To integrate airports as multimodal nodes within the aviation network.
Airports, aviation stakeholders, and passengers.
Entities involved in research and innovation in the aviation sector.
Eligible organization types include public bodies, research organizations, and private entities.
Entities must be legally established and recognized under national or EU law.
Eligible countries include EU Member States and associated countries.
Entities from non-associated third countries may participate under specific conditions.
Projects must focus on smart airport development, cybersecurity capabilities, and collaborative management.
Proposals should align with the European ATM Master Plan.
Funding rate is set at 70% of eligible costs.
Minimum grant amount per application is €1,000,000.
Application deadline is September 16, 2025.
Submission must be electronic via the Funding & Tenders Portal.
Entities previously involved in related projects may have an advantage.
Restrictions apply to entities assessed as high-risk suppliers.
Complete application form including administrative and technical sections.
Supporting documents as specified in the call conditions.
Proposals evaluated based on excellence, impact, and implementation.
Weighting: Excellence 40%, Impact 40%, Implementation 20%.
Evaluation results expected within 5 months of the submission deadline.
Grant agreements to be signed approximately 8 months after submission.
Proposals that address unmet needs in the aviation sector will be prioritized.
Consideration of gender balance and geographical diversity in the consortium.
Projects must include a plan for the exploitation and dissemination of results.
Compliance with EU cybersecurity standards is mandatory.
Entities from high-risk countries may face restrictions.
Compliance with financial and operational capacity checks is required.
Collaboration with other Horizon Europe projects is encouraged.
Integration of gender dimension in research is recommended.
Consortium composition must include entities from different countries.
Previous experience in EU-funded projects may enhance proposal competitiveness.
Strong collaboration among consortium members.
Clear alignment with the objectives of the European ATM Master Plan.
Failure to adhere to submission guidelines.
Inadequate planning for dissemination and exploitation of results.
Engage with stakeholders early in the proposal development process.
Ensure compliance with all eligibility criteria and submission requirements.
Highlight unique contributions to smart airport development.
Demonstrate capacity for effective project implementation and management.