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

In short

This is an Innovation Action under Horizon Europe. The budget is €38 million for about 2 grants of €19 million each. Submission opens on 17 November 2026. Deadline: 18 March 2027.

What the call wants to achieve

• Demand-side driven validation of open orchestration platforms across the telco-cloud edge continuum unlocking notably the transformative value of AI for European businesses, driving business growth in multiple industries strategic for Europe.
• Enabling the path towards sustainability and competitiveness of key vertical sectors in the EU, exploiting the innovative features of 3C/ telco-edge-cloud, including network features such as API (Application Program Interface) aggregation, slicing, automation, latency, security, ISAC (Integrated Sensing and (…)
• The demand pilots will have a clear sector relevance, with one pilot addressing the future of smart mobility including the automotive sector.
• A vibrant ecosystem around 3C/telco-edge-cloud infrastructure, targeting SMEs and start-ups to develop innovative services and new business models validation and marketplace exploitation strategies, as well as paths to commercialization or replicability.

Source: EU Funding & Tenders Portal, © European Union, CC BY 4.0, summarised. The official call text and its annexes decide eligibility, budget and deadlines.

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