ATM Excellent science and outreach for for U-space and urban air mobility

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Code: 29978 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER2-WA1-4 | Programme name: 20969 | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 15/11/2023

WA1 (ATM excellent science and outreach) comprises the exploratory research activities necessary to develop new concepts for ATM beyond those identified in the European ATM Master Plan and will help to develop emerging technologies and methods to the level of maturity required to feed the applied research conducted by the SESAR 3 JU. WA1 covers innovative content at pre‐TRL1 (TRL0) maturity level and the minimum target maturity level is to complete TRL1.

The Digital European Sky vision includes the seamless integration of U-space with the ATM system to ensure safe and fair access to airspace for all airspace users, including innovative air mobility (IAM[1]) flights departing from airports. The challenge is to define and develop breakthrough solutions that will enable U-space to provide the means to manage safely and efficiently high-density traffic at low altitudes involving heterogeneous vehicles (small unmanned aerial vehicles, electric vertical take-off and landing – eVTOLs – and conventional manned aircraft), including operations over populated areas and within controlled airspace. Research aims at developing solutions that will support the seamless integration of U-space with the ATM system to ensure safe and fair access to airspace for all airspace users, including UAM flights departing from airports.

ATM application-oriented research for air–ground integration and autonomy

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Code: 29976 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER2-WA2-2 | Programme name: 20969 | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 15/11/2023

WA2 (ATM application‐oriented research) comprises the exploratory research activities aiming to bridge the results of ATM excellent science and outreach and the higher maturity ATM research performed with a wider research community, as part of SESAR 3 JU industrial research activities. It also aims at providing the necessary scientific support to ATM change. WA2 covers content that has already completed TRL1 in previous research activities and the objective is to complete TRL2.  

The challenge is to design and develop concrete innovative applications (that are already TRL1, achieved within SESAR programme or outside) that aim at increasing the level of air-ground integration, supported by high automation levels and that will enable the transition to trajectory based operations (TBO). The proposed solutions will aim at realising the Digital European Sky vision that foresees the full integration of an increasing number of new forms of mobility and air vehicles, which have a high degree of autonomy and use digital means of communication and navigation. The proposed solutions shall support the evolution towards the future ATM system, exploiting existing technologies as much as possible, and developing new ones in order to increase global ATM performance in terms of capacity, operational efficiency and accommodation of new and/or more autonomous air vehicles, i.e. supporting the evolving demand in terms of diversity, complexity from very low-level airspace to high-level operations. The challenge is to ensure the full integration of certified drones into all classes of airspace, full U-space services and single pilot operations thanks to increased automation and delegation of separation responsibility to systems.

ATM application-oriented research for the aviation Green Deal

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Code: 29974 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER2-WA2-3 | Programme name: 20969 | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 15/11/2023

WA2 (ATM application‐oriented research) comprises the exploratory research activities aiming to bridge the results of ATM excellent science and outreach and the higher maturity ATM research performed with a wider research community, as part of SESAR 3 JU industrial research activities. It also aims at providing the necessary scientific support to ATM change. WA2 covers content that has already completed TRL1 in previous research activities and the objective is to complete TRL2.

The challenge is to design and develop concrete innovative applications (that are already TRL1, achieved within SESAR programme or outside) that aim at achieving the objective of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 set by the European Green Deal, in line with the EU’s commitment to global climate action under the Paris Agreement. The proposed solutions shall demonstrate their potential to accelerate the shift to smarter and more sustainable mobility, to improve the fuel efficiency and reduce the emissions (both CO2 and non-CO2) generated by ATM operations and increase the understanding of the climate impacts of aviation to better anticipate them and take adaptation measures. The challenge includes the adaptation of the route charging scheme to take into consideration the green deal objectives and how to enable the definition of globally harmonised policies and regulations to support climate-friendly flight operations. The challenge includes as well the development of innovative ideas to accelerate decarbonisation of ATM through the integration of energy, transport and digitalisation platforms that are at the base of the green transition.

ATM application-oriented research for Artificial Intelligence (AI) for aviation

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Code: 29952 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER2-WA2-4 | Programme name: 20969 | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 15/11/2023

WA2 (ATM application‐oriented research) comprises the exploratory research activities aiming to bridge the results of ATM excellent science and outreach and the higher maturity ATM research performed with a wider research community, as part of SESAR 3 JU industrial research activities. It also aims at providing the necessary scientific support to ATM change. WA2 covers content that has already completed TRL1 in previous research activities and the objective is to complete TRL2.

The challenge is to design and develop concrete innovative AI applications (that are already TRL1, achieved within SESAR programme or outside) that aim at:

• Enabling better use of data, leading to more accurate predictions and more sophisticated tools (e.g. new conflict detection, traffic advisory and resolution tools), increased productivity and enhancing the use of airspace and airport;
• Enriching aviation datasets with new types of datasets unlocking air/ground AI-based applications, fostering data-sharing and building up an inclusive AI aviation/ATM partnership to better support decision-makers, pilots, air traffic controllers and other stakeholders;
• Supporting (i.e. AI assistants) all ATM actors from planning to operations and across all airspace users;
• Enabling the virtualisation of infrastructure and air traffic service provision in all types of airspace, ranging from very low to high altitude operations. In doing so, AI will enable the system to become more modular and agile, while building resilience to disruption, traffic growth and greater airspace user diversity;
• Developing new ATM/U-space services.

ATM Excellent science and outreach for virtualisation and cybersecure data-sharing

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Code: 29950 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER2-WA1-5 | Programme name: 20969 | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 15/11/2023

WA1 (ATM excellent science and outreach) comprises the exploratory research activities necessary to develop new concepts for ATM beyond those identified in the European ATM Master Plan and will help to develop emerging technologies and methods to the level of maturity required to feed the applied research conducted by the SESAR 3 JU. WA1 covers innovative content at pre‐TRL1 (TRL0) maturity level and the minimum target maturity level is to complete TRL1.

The Digital European Sky vision aims at removing the close coupling of ATM service provision to the ATS systems and operational procedures. The challenge is to propose innovative (or unconventional) ideas that will enable data-sharing, foster a more dynamic and resilient airspace management and ATM service provision, allowing air traffic service units (ATSU) to improve capacity in portions of airspace where traffic demand exceeds the available capacity. A more flexible use of external data services, considering data properties and access rights, would allow the infrastructure to be rationalised, reducing the related costs. The proposed solutions shall aim at rationalising and harmonising the ATM infrastructure while reducing the defragmentation. Virtualization solutions shall aim at completely decoupling ATM service provision from the physical location of the personnel and equipment, while scaling up and down of system performance in quasi-real time, as and when required.

ATM Excellent science and outreach for civil–military interoperability and coordination

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Code: 29948 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER2-WA1-9 | Programme name: 20969 | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 15/11/2023

WA1 (ATM excellent science and outreach) comprises the exploratory research activities necessary to develop new concepts for ATM beyond those identified in the European ATM Master Plan and will help to develop emerging technologies and methods to the level of maturity required to feed the applied research conducted by the SESAR 3 JU. WA1 covers innovative content at pre‐TRL1 (TRL0) maturity level and the minimum target maturity level is to complete TRL1.

The Digital European Sky vision requires a sufficient level of civil/military interoperability and coordination, especially concerning trajectory and airspace information exchange, as well as the use of interoperable CNS technologies. The challenge is to identify and develop innovative solutions that could help achieving the appropriate level of civil-military interoperability, also maximising synergies between civil and military research and development activities.

ATM application-oriented research for connected and automated ATM

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Code: 29945 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER2-WA2-1 | Programme name: 20969 | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 15/11/2023

WA2 (ATM application‐oriented research) comprises the exploratory research activities aiming to bridge the results of ATM excellent science and outreach and the higher maturity ATM research performed with a wider research community, as part of SESAR 3 JU industrial research activities. It also aims at providing the necessary scientific support to ATM change. WA2 covers content that has already completed TRL1 in previous research activities and the objective is to complete TRL2.

The challenge is to design and develop concrete innovative applications that aim at increasing the level of automation and connectivity of the future ATM ground system and make these applications ready to transition towards industrial activities.

ATM Excellent science and outreach for multimodality and passenger experience

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Code: 29942 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-SESAR-2023-DES-ER2-WA1-6 | Programme name: 20969 | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 15/11/2023

WA1 (ATM excellent science and outreach) comprises the exploratory research activities necessary to develop new concepts for ATM beyond those identified in the European ATM Master Plan and will help to develop emerging technologies and methods to the level of maturity required to feed the applied research conducted by the SESAR 3 JU. WA1 covers innovative content at pre‐TRL1 (TRL0) maturity level and the minimum target maturity level is to complete TRL1.

The role of ATM in the door-to-door chain of a passenger’s journey may seem small, but the punctuality of flights, and passengers’ perception of flying, is highly dependent on the smooth functioning of the entire journey. Considering ATM to be an integrated part of an intermodal transport system, the proposed solutions will make it possible to share data between transport modes and to collaborate better to optimise the performance of both the overall transport system and the D2D journey.

The SESAR 3 JU has identified the following innovative research elements that could be used to meet the challenge described above and achieve the expected outcomes.

• Understanding passenger expectations.
• Managing the passengers’ access to airport.
• Multimodal airport.
• ATM contribution to European Mobility as a Service (MaaS).
• Seamless connection between airports of all sizes, vertiports and heliports for airports.

PERA – Advancing the ERA of Plant Protection Products towards a system-based approach

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Code: 29939 | Identifier Code: EUBA-EFSA-2023-PREV-01 | Programme name: 29844 | Start submission calls: 06/07/2023 | End submission calls: 08/11/2023

The focus of this scope is to advance ERA methodologies in the area of terrestrial ecotoxicology by collecting and generating data to further improve the current knowledge on the exposure of non-target organisms in agro-ecosystems and to link the exposure with the effects.

CBE JU supporting activities for the New European Bauhaus Academy, a network for re-skilling and upskilling towards a sustainable construction ecosystem

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Code: 29937 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-JU-CBE-2023-2-S-01 | Programme name: 23015 | Start submission calls: 06/07/2023 | End submission calls: 04/10/2023

The successful proposal will contribute to the objectives of the New European Bauhaus Academy to support the upskilling and re-skilling of three million workers in the construction sector over the next five years, in line with the overall objectives of the European Green Deal, the European Climate Law, and the ’Renovation Wave’ strategy. This action will put a special focus on increasing the quality and quantity of vocational training opportunities, notably programmes on bio-based solutions relevant for the construction ecosystem.

This topic will help advance the transition from an extractive, mineral-based and fossil hydrocarbon-fuelled construction economy to a regenerative bio-economy and circular system of material reuse.

Preparatory Action-European Fellowship Scheme for Researchers at Risk

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Code: 29933 | Identifier Code: PPPA-RI-2023-FELLOWSHIPS-RR | Programme name: 2280 | Start submission calls: 28/06/2023 | End submission calls: 07/09/2023

This action will pilot a European Fellowship Scheme to support Researchers at Risk by establishing, testing and validating procedures for the selection of researchers (assessing their risk and awarding them the fellowship) and for matching researchers with host institutions in the EU. The action will contribute to enhancing support for researchers at risk to continue their work in a safe environment, whether academic or non-academic.

Enhancing tools and capabilities to fight advanced forms of cyber threats and cyber-dependent crimes

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Code: 29908 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-FCT-01-06 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

This topic focuses on enhancing tools and capabilities to fight advanced forms of cyber threats and cyber-dependent crimes.

Design of crisis prevention and preparedness actions in case of digital breakdown (internet, electricity etc.)

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Code: 29905 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-DRS-01-02 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

This topic focuses on the design of crisis prevention and preparedness actions in case of digital breakdown (internet, electricity etc.).

Improving social and societal preparedness for disaster response and health emergencies

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Code: 29903 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-DRS-01-01 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

This topic focuses on improving social and societal preparedness for disaster response and health emergencies.

Crime as a service

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Code: 29900 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-FCT-01-05 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

The Crime-as-a-service (CaaS) model proliferates and becomes a prominent feature not only for the cybercriminal underground, but also for traditional criminals hiring specialised digital and financial services. Thus, availability of exploit kits and other services not only serves cybercriminals with low technical skills, but also makes the operations of mature and organised threat actors more efficient.

Projects’ results are expected to contribute to all of the following outcomes:

• European Police Authorities and policy makers are provided with a robust analysis of the evolution of the contemporary organised crime, its structure, role of hierarchy, membership in the organisation and subcontracting of specialised criminal services.
• Policy makers benefit from an analysis of the legal framework utilised for countering organised crime, in terms of the validity of the legal definitions and penal provisions adopted and their impact on the effectiveness of judicial verdicts;
• Improved knowledge within European security institutions regarding developments in the field of organised crime and prospects for the future.

A harmonized European forensics approach on drugs analysis

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Code: 29898 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-FCT-01-02 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

This topic is focused on a harmonized European forensics approach on drugs analysis.

Proposals are expected to address one of the following options:

• Option A: A harmonised European approach is needed on the study of chemical analysis (composition) in drugs.
• Option B: A reliable and easy-to-use detection of chemical submission drugs in beverages and urine.

Processing of large, complex and unstructured datasets resulting from criminal investigations, while reconciling big data analysis and data protection

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Code: 29896 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-FCT-01-01 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

This topic focus processing of large, complex and unstructured datasets resulting from criminal investigations, while reconciling big data analysis and data protection.
The successful proposal should have a clear strategy related to quality data sets to be used for training and testing. The innovation efforts should provide support to web-based data analysis that can facilitate e.g. the fight against hate speech, human trafficking, terrorism or child sexual exploitation in an online environment.

Increased technology solutions, institutional coordination and decision-support systems for first responders of last-kilometer emergency service delivery

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Code: 29894 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-DRS-01-06 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

Τhis topic focuses on increased technology solutions, institutional coordination and decision-support systems for first responders of last-kilometer emergency service delivery.

Internationally coordinated networking of training centres for the validation and testing of CBRN-E tools and technologies in case of incidents, with consideration of human factors

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Code: 29892 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-DRS-01-04 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

To achieve a more robust and consistent opportunity to practice, test and evaluate CBRN-E tools and technologies (resulting from research actions and/or standard developments) within Europe and beyond, it is necessary to strengthen networking of existing training and testing facilities and centres and to extend it to relevant CBRN-E Centres of Excellence located in non-EU countries.
Therefore, this topic focuses on the internationally coordinated networking of training centres for the validation and testing of CBRN-E tools and technologies in case of incidents, with consideration of human factors.

Open Topic

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Code: 29890 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL3-2023-FCT-01-04 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Civil security for society (Cluster 3) (2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 29/06/2023 | End submission calls: 23/11/2023

Under the Open Topic, proposals are welcome to address new, upcoming or unforeseen challenges and/or creative or disruptive solutions for increasing security of citizens against terrorism, including in public spaces, that are not covered by the other topics of Horizon Europe Calls Fighting Crime and Terrorism 2021-2022, Fighting Crime and Terrorism 2023 and Fighting Crime and Terrorism 2024.