Highly automated ATM for all airspace users

The main goal of this opportunity is to support the development of advanced technologies and systems for automating air traffic management (ATM) for all types of airspace users. It focuses on integrating new airborne automation solutions, future air traffic control platforms, and innovative air mobility services. Key areas include performance-based communication, navigation, and surveillance (CNS) technologies, detect and avoid capabilities, integration of remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS), and robust navigation using advanced satellite systems. The opportunity aims to enhance safety, interoperability, and efficiency across diverse airspace environments.

• Projects must address advanced ATM automation technologies or systems.
• They should focus on integration with innovative air mobility or U-space platforms.
• Proposals must consider performance-based CNS enablers or detect and avoid capabilities.
• They must comply with page limits and layout requirements in the application form.
• Projects must be compatible with the protection of European communication networks.
• Eligible countries and participants are defined by the program's general annexes.

Example projects:

• Developing a new detect and avoid system for drones operating in shared airspace.
• Integrating dual-frequency GNSS navigation for improved ATM automation.
• Testing automated air traffic control platforms that support both manned and unmanned aircraft.

• Personnel costs for project staff
• Costs of equipment and materials used for the project
• Subcontracting necessary for project tasks
• Travel and accommodation for project activities
• Costs for testing and validation of technologies
• Software and IT infrastructure expenses
• Dissemination and communication activities
• Project management and coordination costs
• Training related to project implementation

Funding is provided as a lump sum, and the funding rate is 70% for all beneficiaries. Expenses must be directly related to the project objectives.

• Co-financing rate: 70%
• Budget for this Call: 30,000,000€
• Number of Grants attributed: 1
• Maximum value per project: 6,000,000€
• Minimum value per project: 3,000,000€

• Applicants must be based in countries eligible under the program's general annexes.
• Proposals must comply with restrictions related to the protection of European communication networks.
• Applicants must follow the application format and page limits.
• Eligibility may depend on participation in networks or partnerships outlined by the program.
• Applicants must be able to share project results as required by the program.
• Further details on eligibility can be found in the program guide or annexes.