Citizens’ engagement and participation

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Code: 39671 | Identifier Code: CERV-2026-CITIZENS-CIV | Programme name: 2926 | Start submission calls: 03/03/2026 | End submission calls: 29/04/2026

The objective of this call is promoting citizens’ and representative associations’ participation in and contribution to the democratic and civic life of the Union by making known and publicly exchanging their views in all areas of Union action.

It aims to empower strong and resilient democracies by supporting initiatives that reinforce situational awareness and support response capacity to safeguard the integrity of the information space; strengthen democratic institutions, free and fair elections and free and independent media and boost societal resilience and citizens’ engagement.

Promote gender equality CERV 2026 GE

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Code: 39666 | Identifier Code: CERV-2026-GE | Programme name: 2926 | Start submission calls: 29/01/2026 | End submission calls: 28/04/2026

Under the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme (CERV) in accordance with the 2026-27 Work Programme, the call for proposals “Call for proposals to gender equality” – CERV-2026-GE, has opened for the submission of proposals.

 

The objective of this call is to support, advance and implement comprehensive policies to promote women’s full enjoyment of rights, including work-life balance, women’s empowerment and gender mainstreaming, and combat gender violence.

The call covers the following topics representing 4 call priorities:

• Priority 1- Topic 1: Supporting work-life balance, equal share of care responsibilities, family-friendly policies among employers and the value of care sector jobs – CERV-2026-GE-WORK-LIFE.
• Priority 2- Topic 2: Promoting and supporting the implementation of the provisions of the Pay Transparency Directive and respect of equal pay for equal work and work of equal value – CERV-2026-GE-PAY-TRANSP-DIR;
• Priority 3- Topic 3: Supporting equal participation and representation of women and men in economic and political decision-making – CERV-2026-GE-EQUAL-PART-REP;
• Priority 4- Topic 4: Tackling gender stereotypes in media and advertising – CERV-2026-GE-GENDER-STEREO;

Joint Transnational Call 2026 for the BE READY Partnership: Advancing knowledge of host and pathogens dynamics to better combat emerging diseases

Closed

Code: 39663 | Identifier Code: BE READY NOW | Programme name: 20613 | Start submission calls: 19/01/2026 | End submission calls: 13/04/2026

The aim of this call is to increase scientific understanding and evidence-based knowledge on emerging and re-emerging pathogens with pandemic potential as well ason the host responses triggered by infection in order to improve our capacity to anticipate, prevent and respond to infectious health threats through a multinational, collaborative and interdisciplinary approach that bridges research and development.

Open Call 2 – Short Term and Long Term Funding to support ICT standardisation

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Code: 39660 | Identifier Code: 2028-12-31T22:00:00.000Z | Programme name: 20613 | Start submission calls: 23/02/2026 | End submission calls: 24/04/2026

he objective of the funding is to enable the specialists to contribute to and help create a fully integrated European Standardisation Ecosystem, thereby strengthening Europe’s position in global standardisation initiatives.

SNS experimental infrastructure

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Code: 39650 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-JU-SNS-2026-STREAM-C-01 | Programme name: 26685 | Start submission calls: 29/01/2026 | End submission calls: 29/04/2026

The project will leverage existing SNS JU Stream C and D project results, as well as results from European National Initiatives, aggregating testbed sites that can offer combined capabilities across Europe.

The project should focus on integration, evaluation and validation beyond PoC of Stream B type of technologies for 6G KPIs and KVIs in a system context.

The project should not engage in activities of interconnecting or federation, as these issues have been addressed in previous projects. The core of the activities is to run experiments, with some activities to maintain and expand the tool offered to the community.

Collection, Generation and Validation of Datasets suitable for training AI Models for 6G Networks and for AIaaS

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Code: 39644 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-JU-SNS-2026-STREAM-B-01 | Programme name: 26685 | Start submission calls: 29/01/2026 | End submission calls: 29/04/2026

This Topic expects proposals with strong industrial participation with demonstrated AI and operational expertise to ensure credibility, usability, and engagement with standardisation bodies. Academic institutions and RTOs will complement consortia where their expertise adds clear value.

EU-India International Collaboration

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Code: 39641 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-JU-SNS-2026-STREAM-CSA-03 | Programme name: 26685 | Start submission calls: 29/01/2026 | End submission calls: 29/04/2026

The goal of this CSA is to facilitate structured cooperation and exchanges between EU and Indian stakeholders in the field of advanced connectivity research.

6G Devices

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Code: 39637 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-JU-SNS-2026-STREAM-CSA-02 | Programme name: 26685 | Start submission calls: 29/01/2026 | End submission calls: 29/04/2026

The primary outcome of this work is a widely endorsed European roadmap outlining options based on device complexity, target markets, and connectivity capabilities, accompanied by a strategy to revitalize European industrial capabilities in 5G/6G devices.

SNS Operations and Output optimisation

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Code: 39634 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-JU-SNS-2026-STREAM-C-01 | Programme name: 26685 | Start submission calls: 29/01/2026 | End submission calls: 29/04/2026

he project should contribute to the effective implementation of the SNS JU Programme, in close coordination with the SNS JU Office and SNS JU members (the Commission and the 6G-IA), following the research priorities of NetworldEurope SRIA and providing input to the SNS JU SRIA, around three core objectives: supporting programme delivery, animating the SNS community, and ensuring that results are exploited and translated into impact through dissemination and standardisation.

Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs

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Code: 39631 | Identifier Code: SMP-COSME-2026-EYE | Programme name: 3856 | Start submission calls: 05/02/2026 | End submission calls: 21/04/2026

Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs is a cross-border exchange programme designed to give new or aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to learn from seasoned entrepreneurs who are managing small businesses in other participating countries.

This programme not only provides experienced entrepreneurs with access to innovative ideas and skills, but also empowers new entrepreneurs to successfully launch their startups, fostering their development and ensuring their survival. In addition to developing essential business skills, participants benefit from expanding their operations, forging new business partnerships, and discovering new markets both within the Single Market and beyond.

The European Forest Institute (EFI) – Knowledge to Practice: Develop applications and AI solutions utilizing the ForestWard Observatory

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Code: 39628 | Identifier Code: G-01-2026 | Programme name: 20613 | Start submission calls: 04/02/2026 | End submission calls: 03/04/2026

FORWARDS is a Horizon Europe project that will prototype the ForestWard Observatory, a pan-European monitoring and evaluation tool that will help demonstrate the impact of climate change on forests and guide decision-making for practical forest management.

Within the FORWARDS Horizon Europe project, forest data from different programs, projects and other initiatives are collected, with a focus on quantifying the impacts of climate change on forests. These datasets are collected by the forthcoming ForestWard Observatory, a pan-European monitoring and evaluation tool that will help demonstrate the impacts of climate change on forests and guide decisionmaking for practical forest management.

Support for social dialogue

Opened

Code: 39624 | Identifier Code: SOCPL-2026-SOC-DIALOG | Programme name: 2923 | Start submission calls: 21/01/2026 | End submission calls: 23/07/2026

This call aims at contributing to the promotion of social dialogue at cross-industry and sectoral level, developing European social dialogue, and building and strengthening the capacity of social partner organisations (both in Member States and candidate countries).