Ship Structural Health Monitoring

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Code: 13286 | Identifier Code: EDF-2021-NAVAL-R-SSHM | Programme name: 3564 | Start submission calls: 09/09/2021 | End submission calls: 09/12/2021

This topic has opened under the call  ”Smart ships” (EDF-2021-NAVAL-R).

The objective is rerlated with the researching on structural health monitoring techniques and their integration in an expert system specific for naval vessels.
The proposals must aim to obtain improved naval vessels’ operational capability through research on advancing the utilization of data from the state of the art, and/or innovatively improve the hull ship structural health monitoring systems, using modern data science tools, such as machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), digital twin models or other.

Digital ship and ship digital architecture

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Code: 13282 | Identifier Code: EDF-2021-NAVAL-R-DSSDA | Programme name: 3564 | Start submission calls: 09/09/2021 | End submission calls: 09/12/2021

This topic has opened under the call  ”Smart ships” (EDF-2021-NAVAL-R).

The proposals must aim at obtaining higher degrees of automation in ship and combat systems using big data analysis, data fusion, Artificial Intelligence (AI), including machine learning and multi-agent technology and other technologies to obtain higher speed in the OODA loop, including digital twinning. This objective will be achieved through the definition of a data-centric digital architecture and shared data/interface standards, allowing for new services.

Improved warheads

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Code: 13271 | Identifier Code: EDF-2021-GROUND-R-IW | Programme name: 3564 | Start submission calls: 09/09/2021 | End submission calls: 09/12/2021

This topic has opened under the call Precision Strike Capabilities (EDF-2021-GROUND-R).

Defeating improved protection systems of main combat platforms, hardened targets and reinforced (critical) infrastructures remains a focal challenge for military operations. Enhanced effects on targets, like blast, perforation, penetration, shock, bubble effects or electromagnetic pulse, are required to defeat such advanced protection systems. In this way, the development of new types of warheads with higher performance is required. Activities should cover the research on an enhanced penetration performance.

Next generation rotorcraft technologies

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Code: 13267 | Identifier Code: EDF-2021-AIR-R-NGRT | Programme name: 3564 | Start submission calls: 09/09/2021 | End submission calls: 09/12/2021

This topic has opened under the call ”Next generation vertical take-off and landing systems” (EDF-2021-AIR-R).
The scope of this topic concerns research on future technologies and the future operating environment (FOE) and future operating concepts (FOC) of military vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) systems.

Improving cyber defence and incident management with artificial intelligence

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Code: 13265 | Identifier Code: EDF-2021-CYBER-R-CDAI | Programme name: 3564 | Start submission calls: 09/09/2021 | End submission calls: 09/12/2021

This topic that has opened under the call ”Cyber threat intelligence and improved cyber operational capabilities” (EDF-2021-CYBER-R).

Addressing the challenges identified under the topic will require inter- and multidisciplinary approaches, where teams conduct work of both a technical and a non-technical nature. Analysis of technical, tactical, operational, strategic and political considerations are required.

Frugal learning for rapid adaptation of AI systems

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Code: 13258 | Identifier Code: EDF-2021-DIGIT-R-FL | Programme name: 3564 | Start submission calls: 09/09/2021 | End submission calls: 09/12/2021

This topic has opened under the call ”Artificial intelligence” (EDF-2021-DIGIT-R).

 The aim of this topic is to tackle the problem of robustness and frugality in military AI software components to facilitate the development of new systems and their adaptation to the evolution of their environment, including from user supervision, for a reasonable cost, with minimal intervention from expert developers, and without regression. State-of-the-art research on transfer learning, zero- or few-shot learning, active learning, domain adaptation, hybrid AI and other relevant topics should be leveraged to propose new methods to improve AI-based methods, while preserving high performance. The proposals must cover activities that aim to create, underpin and improve knowledge, products and technologies, including disruptive technologies for defence, which can achieve significant effects in the area of defence.

Military multi-domain operations cloud

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Code: 13255 | Identifier Code: EDF-2021-DIGIT-D-MDOC | Programme name: 3564 | Start submission calls: 09/09/2021 | End submission calls: 09/12/2021

This topic has opened under the call ”Cloud technologies” (EDF-2021-DIGIT-D).

 Proposals under this topic should address the development of a multi-domain cloud architecture for defence and an associated technological demonstrator, providing a common shared information space and federated services enabling multi-domain operations. The ambition is to combine data of existing and future systems through a federated network, shared cloud interfaces and implementation of the associated shared services. The ambition is also to make the data securely available for re-use in the promising field of AI.

Improved efficiency of cyber trainings and exercises

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Code: 13252 | Identifier Code: EDF-2021-CYBER-D-IECTE | Programme name: 3564 | Start submission calls: 09/09/2021 | End submission calls: 09/12/2021

The topic has opened under the call is ”Improved capacity for cyber training and exercises” (EDF-2021-CYBER-D).

 The objective of this topic is to create a toolset that allows significantly increased efficiency in the cyber trainings and exercises process while also enhancing cyber ranges interoperability and cost-efficiency, taking into account challenges described in the Work Programme under the specific topic (the challenges may also be found in the Funding & Tenders portal page for the specific topic).

Research on innovative and future-oriented defence solutions

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Code: 13247 | Identifier Code: EDF-2021-OPEN-R-SME | Programme name: 3564 | Start submission calls: 09/09/2021 | End submission calls: 09/12/2021

This topic has opened under the call ”Open call focused on SMEs for research on innovative and future-oriented defence solutions” (EDF-2021-OPEN-R).

 The proposals must address innovative defence technologies and solutions, including those that can improve readiness, deployability and sustainability of EU forces in all spectrum of tasks and missions, for example in terms of operations, equipment, basing, energy solutions, new surveillance systems. The proposals could address any subject of interest for defence.

Development of defence medical countermeasures

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Code: 13245 | Identifier Code: EDF-2021-MCBRN-D-MCM | Programme name: 1784 | Start submission calls: 09/09/2021 | End submission calls: 09/12/2021

Το θέμα που άνοιξε στο πλαίσιο της παρούσας πρόσκλησης είναι “Ανάπτυξη αμυντικών ιατρικών αντιμέτρων”-EDF-2021-MCBRN-D-MCM.

Οι προτάσεις θα πρέπει να εστιάζουν στην καινοτομία και την ανάπτυξη των MCM (Ιατρικά Αντίμετρα) έναντι των απειλών CBRN (Χημικές, Βιολογικές, Ραδιολογικές και Πυρηνικές) καθώς και την ενσωμάτωσή τους στις ένοπλες δυνάμεις. Οι προτάσεις μπορούν επίσης να παρέχουν ανάλυση της συνάφειας και της σκοπιμότητας των νέων MCM και της σχετικής τεχνολογίας, χαρτογράφηση των δυνατοτήτων CBRN MCM σε ολόκληρη την ΕΕ, καθώς και επιλογές για τη διασφάλιση της πρόσβασης και της διαθεσιμότητας MCM της ΕΕ. Τα MCM μπορεί να περιλαμβάνουν οποιαδήποτε φάρμακα ή ιατρικές συσκευές που στοχεύουν στην καταπολέμηση των απειλών CBRN. Αυτό επεκτείνεται και στα αντίμετρα που αποτρέπουν ή αντιμετωπίζουν την απειλή.

Modular and multirole patrol corvette

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Code: 13241 | Identifier Code: EDF-2021-NAVAL-D-MMPC | Programme name: 3564 | Start submission calls: 09/09/2021 | End submission calls: 09/12/2021

This topic has opened under the call ”Multirole and modular offshore patrol vessel” (EDF-2021-NAVAL-D).

 The proposals must aim to:

• define a shared and common set of rules, standards and interfaces applicable to naval architecture and associated systems to improve the industrial cooperation and integration of the European naval companies and Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) and promote common European supply chains;
• create standardised industrial processes and methodologies and increase Member State’s joint capability to develop future warships in a reduced amount of time and at most optimised cost, and so contribute to the competitiveness of the European defence industry;
• increase availability through integration of modularity and flexibility in the design of military vessels, and ultimately to generate a new 2500t-3500t class modular vessel able to increase current capabilities of the navies mainly in terms of MSA, Surface Superiority and Power Projection and also carry out a large spectrum of maritime operations ranging from peacetime governmental activities to wartime operations.

Endo-atmospheric interceptor – concept phase

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Code: 13234 | Identifier Code: EDF-2021-AIRDEF-D-EATMI | Programme name: 3564 | Start submission calls: 09/09/2021 | End submission calls: 09/12/2021

This topic has opened under the call ”Protection against high velocity aerial threats” (EDF-2021-AIRDEF-D).

 This topic is an opportunity for Europe to federate efforts under a European design authority to master critical technologies, materials, components and expertise key to develop a state-of-the-art endo-atmospheric interceptor. The concept exploration study of the interceptor will be the cornerstone for possible future European ground and sea-based missile defence systems, able to complement significantly and improve the robustness of NATO BMD and TBMD.

Development of defence medical countermeasures

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Code: 13228 | Identifier Code: EDF-2021-MCBRN-D-MCM | Programme name: 3564 | Start submission calls: 09/09/2021 | End submission calls: 09/12/2021

This topic has opened under the call ”Defence medical countermeasures” (EDF-2021-MCBRN-D).

 Proposals should focus on innovation and development of medical countermeasures (MCMs) against Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) threats as well as their integration into armed forces. Proposals may also provide for analysis of the relevance and feasibility of novel MCMs and related technology, mapping of CBRN MCM capacities across EU, as well as options for ensuring EU’s access and availability of MCMs. MCMs may include any medicines or medical devices that are aimed at combating CBRN threats. This extends both to countermeasures that prevent or treat the threat.

Research on disruptive technologies for defence

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Code: 13206 | Identifier Code: EDF-2021-OPEN-RDIS-Open | Programme name: 3564 | Start submission calls: 09/09/2021 | End submission calls: 09/12/2021

This topic has opened under the call ”Open call addressing disruptive technologies for defence” (EDF-2021-OPEN-RDIS).

 The specific challenge, under the present topic, is to lay the foundations for radically new future technologies of any kind with unexpected impact that aims to bring radical technological superiority over potential adversaries. This topic also encourages the driving role of new actors in defence research and innovation, including excellent researchers, ambitious high-tech SMEs and visionary research centres of big companies, universities or research and technology organisations

Detection, identification and monitoring (DIM) of CBRN threats

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Code: 13201 | Identifier Code: EDF-2021-MCBRN-R-CBRNDIM | Programme name: 3564 | Start submission calls: 09/09/2021 | End submission calls: 09/12/2021

This topic has opened under the call ”Capabilities for CBRN risk assessment, detection, early warning and surveillance” (EDF-2021-MCBRN-R).

 Proposals must cover the generation of knowledge, methods and technologies leading to improved capacities for sampling, detection, identification, characterisation, and monitoring of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) threats and data management. Proposals may also cover the dynamic mapping of threats, vulnerabilities and capacities to respond at geographical levels as well as mapping of strategic CBRN detection technologies and related production capacities in the Union.
Considering maturity and current capabilities, the priority order is: prio 1: B-DIM; prio 2: C-DIM and prio 3 R-DIM.

Demonstration pilot lines for alternative and innovative PV technologies (Novel c-Si tandem, thin film tandem, bifacial, CPV, etc.)

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Code: 13197 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL5-2021-D3-03-13 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Climate, Energy and Mobility (Cluster 5)(2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 02/09/2021 | End submission calls: 23/02/2022

The aim of this Call is to advance those technologies that offer the potential for much higher efficiency and/or higher energy yield, the same lifetime and degradation rate and comparable cost to standard crystalline technologies, opening-up possibilities for largescale 4.0 factories to drive down costs, allowing large relocation of production to Europe.

Cost-effective micro-CHP and hybrid heating systems

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Code: 13195 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-CL5-2021-D3-03-08 | Programme name: 2939 | Sub-program: Climate, Energy and Mobility (Cluster 5)(2021-2027) | Start submission calls: 02/09/2021 | End submission calls: 23/02/2022

Develop new technologies for biomass micro-CHP systems, including e.g. high efficiency supercritical CHP systems with embedded integration of other renewables into hybrid heating systems for maximizing the overall share of renewables at household and/or multifamily level and emission reduction.

2.9. EU SME Centre in China – phase IV

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Code: 13162 | Identifier Code: SMP-COSME-2021-SMECC-01 | Programme name: 3856 | Start submission calls: 16/09/2021 | End submission calls: 24/11/2021

The overall objective of the EU SME Centre is to provide a first line of advice to target SMEs willing to go on the Chinese market, to increase and diversify their knowledge acquisition, exports, imports and investments.

SMP-CONS-2021-CPC

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Code: 13159 | Identifier Code: SMP-CONS-2021-CPC | Programme name: 3856 | Start submission calls: 22/06/2021 | End submission calls: 19/10/2021

Calls for proposals for action grants and action grants of exceptional utility in 2021 and 2022 for co-operation between national authorities responsible for the enforcement of consumer protection law will aim at supporting the activities of national authorities and other relevant bodies notified under the Consumer Protection
Cooperation (CPC) Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2017/2394) to tackle breaches of the laws listed in the Annex of this Regulation.

SMP-CONS-2021-ADR

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Code: 13150 | Identifier Code: SMP-CONS-2021-ADR | Programme name: 3856 | Start submission calls: 22/06/2021 | End submission calls: 26/10/2021

Calls for proposals for action grants in 2021 and 2022 will aim at providing financial contributions to organisations representing consumer interests in Members States or offering assistance to consumers in Member States, including in the form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).