Next generation digital aircraft transformation in design, manufacturing, integration and maintenance
Programme Category
Programme Name
Programme Description
Horizon Europe is the European Union (EU) funding programme for the period 2021 – 2027, which targets the sectors of research and innovation. The programme’s budget is around € 95.5 billion, of which € 5.4 billion is from NextGenerationEU to stimulate recovery and strengthen the EU’s resilience in the future, and € 4.5 billion is additional aid.
Identifier Code
Call
Summary
This topic is about a real digital transformation with a holistic and circular approach for the aviation ecosystem. It aims to accelerate the design and manufacturing processes (including additive manufacturing) as well as allow flawless entry into service of new aircrafts and systems.
Detailed Call Description
This topic may cover all aspects of digital aircraft, from design and manufacturing to operations and recycling. Digital-physical scaled demonstrator aircrafts for education, research and development are within the scope of this topic.
Digital factory for all tiers and integrators and for all aircraft platform, from components to final assembly line (FAL) are also within the scope of this topic. As software becomes a vital part of the aircraft, new digital methods, tools and certification processes are of outmost importance. Synergies with the European High Performance Computing platform and European Digital Twin initiatives should be exploited.
The topic is in-line with the European new industrial policy and will bring even closer together the European supply chain (including innovative SMEs and start-ups).
Call Total Budget
Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan
100%
Expected EU contribution per project: Βetween €3,00 and 6,00 million
Thematic Categories
- Information Technology
- Research, Technological Development and Innovation
- Transport
Eligibility for Participation
- Large Enterprises
- Other Beneficiaries
- Private Bodies
- Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions
- Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Call Opening Date
Call Closing Date
National Contact Point(s)
Research and Innovation Foundation
29a Andrea Michalakopoulou, 1075 Nicosia
P.O.Box 23422, 1683 Nicosia
Phone Number: +357 22205000
Email Address: support@research.org.cy
Website: https://www.research.org.cy/en/
Contact Persons:
Mr Christakis Theocharous
Scientific Officer A’
Contact Phone: +357 22 205 029
Contact Email: ctheocharous@research.org.cy
Mr George Christou
Scientific Officer
Contact Phone: +357 22 205 030
Contact Email: gchristou@research.org.cy