Fast-track U3 U-space advanced services and CNS capabilities

The main goal of this opportunity is to explore and develop new solutions that support harmonized and interoperable data exchange for U-space services in innovative air mobility (IAM) operations. It focuses on ensuring that current U-space services can work together seamlessly, with special attention to data exchange, standardization, and automated data management. The research also aims to address cybersecurity and societal concerns, such as noise, privacy, safety, and visual pollution. Projects should propose guidelines, communication protocols, and data management strategies that enable the full deployment of harmonized U-space services. The opportunity is open to eligible countries as outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme.

• Projects must address harmonized and interoperable U-space data exchange and communication services.
• Proposals should focus on data exchange mechanisms, interoperability, standardization, and automated data management.
• Projects must consider cybersecurity and societal issues like noise, privacy, safety, and visual pollution.
• All submissions must follow the required page limits and layout specified in the application guidelines.
• Applicants must be from eligible countries or have made specific provisions for funding if from non-eligible countries.

Example Projects:

• A project developing a new automated data management system for U-space services that addresses privacy and cybersecurity.
• An initiative creating standardized communication protocols to allow different IAM operators to share data safely and efficiently.
• A study on reducing noise and visual pollution through improved data exchange and management in urban drone operations.

• Personnel costs for project staff
• Equipment and software purchases necessary for research and development
• Subcontracting of specialized tasks
• Travel and accommodation for project meetings or fieldwork
• Costs for data collection and analysis
• Communication and dissemination activities
• Project management and coordination expenses
• Materials and supplies needed for project activities
• Training related to project objectives
• Costs for addressing societal concerns (e.g., noise, privacy studies)

Restrictions: Funding is provided as a lump sum, and the funding rate is 70% for all beneficiaries. All expenses must directly relate to the project objectives and comply with Horizon Europe guidelines.

• Co-financing rate: 70% for all beneficiaries
• Budget for this Call: 20,000,000€
• Number of Grants attributed: 1
• Maximum value per project: 5,000,000€
• Minimum value per project: 2,000,000€

• Applicants must be from countries eligible under the Horizon Europe Work Programme.
• Applicants from certain non-EU or non-Associated Countries may participate if specific funding provisions are in place.
• Proposals must follow the required format, page limits, and layout as specified in the application guidelines.
• Applicants must adhere to all requirements outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes.
• Projects may require partnerships or networks, depending on the proposal's scope and objectives.
• Applicants must commit to sharing relevant results with other projects funded under the same call.