Copernicus Anthropogenic CO₂ Emissions Monitoring & Verification Support (MVS) capacity

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Code: 16313 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL4-2022-SPACE-01-42 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Digital, Industry & Space (Cluster 4)(2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 02/11/2021 | End submission calls: 16/02/2022

The areas of R&I, which needs to be addressed to tackle the above expected outcomes:

• New and innovative methodologies to improve the definition of the correlations between emissions of co-emitted species (CO₂, NO₂, CO, CH₄) in support of CO₂ fossil fuel emission estimation.
• New and innovative methods to better use of auxiliary observations such as ¹⁴C (radiocarbon), SIF (Solar Induced Fluorescence), and APO (Atmospheric Potential Oxygen) to separate anthropogenic CO₂ emissions from the natural variability of CO_2.

Reusability for European strategic space launchers – technologies and operation maturation including flight test demonstration

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Code: 16308 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL4-2021-SPACE-01-21 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Digital, Industry & Space (Cluster 4)(2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 02/11/2021 | End submission calls: 16/02/2022

R&I will focus on reusability concepts including required technologies that have a strong potential for cost reduction, starting with the recovery of the most expensive components such as first stage. It can also increase launch flexibility by reducing lead-time from order to launch by helping to adapt efficiently the launch rate and the performance to market variations. In addition, reusability would contribute to align space economy with the ecological transition to sustainability.

Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service evolution

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Code: 16306 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL4-2021-SPACE-01-42 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Digital, Industry & Space (Cluster 4)(2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 02/11/2021 | End submission calls: 16/02/2022

The R&I, which needs to be addressed:

New and innovative data assimilation of atmospheric composition satellite observations to expand the use of satellite data streams in the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) operational global and regional production systems, to improve the quality of the CAMS global and regional reactive gases and aerosol information products (analyses, forecasts and reanalyses) and to deliver near-real-time observations-based emissions of reactive gases and aerosol at the global scale.
New methods and measurements for quantifying uncertainties for atmospheric CAMS composition products in the context of decision-making as well as of environmental policies development and implementation to be directly useful for the users of the product.

Multi sites flexible industrial platform and standardised technology for improving interoperability of European access to space ground facilities

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Code: 16270 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL4-2022-SPACE-01-21 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Digital, Industry & Space (Cluster 4)(2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 02/11/2021 | End submission calls: 16/02/2022

It is necessary to improve the cost efficiency of the access to space ground facilities and of launch systems production and operations for the strategic launchers essential for the implementation of EU space programme.
The activities address technologies maturation applicable to strategic launch systems able to launch EU Space Programme components, with the objective of enabling operational capacities by 2030.

Space technologies for European non-dependence and competitiveness

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Code: 16267 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL4-2021-SPACE-01-81 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Digital, Industry & Space (Cluster 4)(2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 02/11/2021 | End submission calls: 16/02/2022

Projects are expected to reduce the dependence on critical technologies and capabilities for future space applications. To develop or regain in the mid-term the European capacity to operate independently in space as well as to enhance the technical capabilities and overall competitiveness of European space industry vendors on the worldwide market. Overall, to improve the European space technology landscape and complement and/or create synergy with activities of European and national programmes either in the space or non-space fields.

Space science and exploration technologies

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Code: 16265 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL4-2022-SPACE-01-82 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Digital, Industry & Space (Cluster 4)(2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 02/11/2021 | End submission calls: 16/02/2022

The development of innovative instrumentation (payload) and technologies enabling space science and exploration missions requires timely technology development associated with future space science and exploration missions, including robotic exploration technologies, early stage scientific instrumentation and component technologies for space resources utilisation and space observatories. The development of new and innovative approaches, such as instruments for Cubesats and other small space platforms, including planetary entry probe, or the use of Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components is encouraged as long as it contributes to the implementation of space science and exploration missions with significant scientific outputs.

Space Weather

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Code: 16263 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL4-2022-SPACE-01-62 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Digital, Industry & Space (Cluster 4)(2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 02/11/2021 | End submission calls: 16/02/2022

Commonly occurring space weather events (SWE) have the potential to affect the performance of critical space and ground infrastructure by disrupting operations and communications in multiple sectors of society. Space weather technological research for new precursor services: the worldwide goal of space weather activities should be to monitor and forecast SWE just like terrestrial weather. Research and innovation activities should address application domains that may include space as well as terrestrial infrastructure.

Strengthening the quantum software ecosystem for quantum computing platforms (RIA)

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Code: 16260 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL4-2021-DIGITAL-EMERGING-02-10 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Digital, Industry & Space (Cluster 4)(2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 28/10/2021 | End submission calls: 27/01/2022

Fostering a European quantum computing industry will require hardware, software, and the development of user interfaces. Proposal results are expected to develop quantum-specific algorithms and methods to apply them to problem-solving in a wide variety of industrial fields, giving European industry a competitive edge.

Framework Partnership Agreements for open testing and experimentation and for pilot production capabilities for quantum technologies (FPA)

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Code: 16258 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL4-2021-DIGITAL-EMERGING-02-22 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Digital, Industry & Space (Cluster 4)(2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 28/10/2021 | End submission calls: 27/01/2022

Framework Partnership Agreements (FPAs) respectively for open testing, experimentation, and for pilot production capabilities for quantum technologies are expected to establish stable and structured partnerships between the Commission and the institutions and organisations. Proposals are expected to establish well-networked lab facilities that interact and support each other.

Quantum sensing technologies for market uptake (IA)

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Code: 16254 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL4-2021-DIGITAL-EMERGING-02-20 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Digital, Industry & Space (Cluster 4)(2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 28/10/2021 | End submission calls: 27/01/2022

Proposals should address the development of relatively mature quantum sensing technologies and single or network-operating devices that have the potential to find a broad range of new applications in transportation, precise localisation, health, security, telecommunications, energy, electronics industry, construction, mining, prospection, and much more. Proposals should demonstrate advanced prototypes of such sensing technologies that provide an unprecedented level of precision and stability, making new types of sensing, imaging and analysis possible.

Framework Partnership Agreement for developing large scale quantum simulation platform technologies (FPA)

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Code: 16252 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL4-2021-DIGITAL-EMERGING-02-17 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Digital, Industry & Space (Cluster 4)(2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 28/10/2021 | End submission calls: 27/01/2022

Proposals for FPAs should aim to build quantum simulators that are capable of simulating far beyond classical possibilities for hard-to-compute quantum or classical systems. The resulting simulator should be based on and reinforce existing physical platforms (such as ultra-cold atoms, trapped ions, Rydberg atoms, photonics or other qubits), therefore consolidating the European scientific leadership in this field. The simulator platform should include user-interfaces and software to allow applications of real world problems in e.g. material science, quantum chemistry and others.

Framework Partnership Agreements in Quantum Communications (FPA)

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Code: 16250 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL4-2021-DIGITAL-EMERGING-02-19 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Digital, Industry & Space (Cluster 4)(2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 28/10/2021 | End submission calls: 27/01/2022

Proposals for FPAs are expected to develop quantum communication technologies with improved performance and security to ensure European leadership. They are expected to build on the ongoing projects supported under the Quantum Flagship ramp up phase and on those currently defining the EuroQCI initiative. Their focus should lie mainly in realising a quantum communication/information network, over very large distances, well beyond what is currently possible, and enabling advanced application functionality for distributing resources such as entanglement.

Framework Partnership Agreement for developing the first large-scale quantum computers (FPA)

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Code: 16248 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL4-2021-DIGITAL-EMERGING-02-15 Grant | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Digital, Industry & Space (Cluster 4)(2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 28/10/2021 | End submission calls: 27/01/2022

Framework Partnership Agreements (FPAs) in quantum computing are expected to establish a stable and structured partnership between the Commission and the institutions and organisations in quantum computing who commit themselves to establishing, maintaining and implementing a strategic research roadmap aligned with and contributing to the Quantum Flagship Strategic Research Agenda in a scalable open quantum computing platform based on a specific quantum platform technology.

Basic Science for Quantum Technologies (RIA)

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Code: 16235 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL4-2021-DIGITAL-EMERGING-02-16 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Digital, Industry & Space (Cluster 4)(2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 28/10/2021 | End submission calls: 27/01/2022

Proposals should aim to explore new quantum effects and gain new knowledge that is not limited to the pillar activities, and which may contribute to new quantum technologies and applications in the long term.

Earth observation technologies for the mining life cycle in support of EU autonomy and transition to a climate-neutral economy (RIA)

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Code: 16232 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL4-2022-RESILIENCE-01-08 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Digital, Industry & Space (Cluster 4)(2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 12/10/2021 | End submission calls: 30/03/2022

Actions should develop and innovate new methods to analyse Earth Observation data, enabling systematic mineral exploration and continuous monitoring of extraction, closure and post closure activities. These developments and innovations should be built upon Copernicus satellite constellations, and/or European national and commercial satellite missions, including, e.g. COSMO-Skymed, EnMAP, PRISMA, TerraSAR-X, airborne and low-altitude platforms, ground based remote sensing, also including conventional in situ techniques, methods and field work measurements.

Technological solutions for tracking raw material flows in complex supply chains (RIA)

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Code: 16227 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL4-2022-RESILIENCE-01-05 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Digital, Industry & Space (Cluster 4)(2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 12/10/2021 | End submission calls: 30/03/2022

There is a need to improve supply chain data transparency and traceability, enabling consumers and downstream producers to have information about the origins of metals in finished products. In order to achieve the expected outcomes, it is advised to involve industrial users from the downstream side. Due diligence has numerous research gaps in this area which need to be addressed in order to limit complexity and enable a level playing field for responsible sourcing of minerals.

Sustainable and innovative mine of the future (IA)

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Code: 16225 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL4-2022-RESILIENCE-01-06 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Digital, Industry & Space (Cluster 4)(2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 12/10/2021 | End submission calls: 30/03/2022

Actions should aim to develop new, enabling, operational solutions to improve capabilities and performance of the raw materials value chain: from in situ mineral exploration and permitting procedures, to mineral extraction and processing including recycling, as well as closure and post closure activities.

Innovative solutions for efficient use and enhanced recovery of mineral and metal by-products from processing of raw materials (IA)

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Code: 16222 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL4-2022-RESILIENCE-01-07 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Digital, Industry & Space (Cluster 4)(2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 12/10/2021 | End submission calls: 30/03/2022

Projects outcomes will enable achieving the expected impacts of the destination by increasing access to primary raw materials and secondary raw materials, in particular critical raw materials for EU industrial value chains and strategic sectors.

Advanced lightweight materials for energy efficient structures (RIA)

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Code: 16217 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL4-2022-RESILIENCE-01-11 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Digital, Industry & Space (Cluster 4)(2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 12/10/2021 | End submission calls: 30/03/2022

A step change is needed to develop new sustainable and high performance lightweight materials and associated novel manufacturing techniques which comply with industrial demands for quality and reliability.

Functional multi-material components and structures (RIA)

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Code: 16209 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL4-2022-RESILIENCE-01-12 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Digital, Industry & Space (Cluster 4)(2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 12/10/2021 | End submission calls: 30/03/2022

The manufacturing of multimaterial structures is a challenging task and many industries are today addressing specific critical challenges that come with mixing of materials. It is of great importance that multimaterial design is analysed from a holistic and multidisciplinary perspective where all aspects from design to manufacturing, use and recycling are included in the process. By combining several materials, proposals should advance the state of the art through the development of ready assembled multifunctional devices. The role of new development in additive manufacturing processes with dissimilar materials will be of importance.