Grants

This grant aims to establish a pan-European open-access testing and experimentation infrastructure for quantum technologies. It will enable systematic validation and certification of quantum components and systems, deployment of distributed quantum testing facilities, provision of certification services to support future standardisation, and support for SMEs, start-ups, and research institutions in validating quantum components and sub-systems. Ultimately, it will strengthen Europe’s competitiveness by ensuring robust quality assurance mechanisms and accelerating time-to-market of quantum products.

This grant supports the advancement of Europe's leadership in trapped-ion quantum computing. The expected outcomes include the development of a full-stack ion-trap quantum computer with over 1,000 qubits, its integration with high-performance computing (HPC) systems and cloud accessibility, demonstration of quantum advantage for real-world applications, strengthening of modular and scalable quantum computing architectures, implementation of advanced error correction techniques, and integration of standardised full-stack hardware-software systems. The action also aims to foster industrial and academic engagement through open access, support European supply chains, and address key technical challenges for trapped-ion quantum computing in line with the Strategic Research and Industry Agenda (SRIA 2030).

This action aims to establish European leadership in neutral-atom quantum simulation and digital quantum computing by delivering industry-ready quantum simulators and quantum computing platforms based on thousands of neutral atoms. The project seeks to demonstrate programmable, scalable quantum processors, develop a complete software stack, demonstrate real-world scientific and industrial use cases, and enhance European technological and industrial capacity across the quantum stack. Activities include validation beyond classical computability, benchmarking, user programming interfaces, cloud access, robust error mitigation/correction, supply chain strengthening, partner coordination, and alignment with Europe’s strategic autonomy goals. Projects are expected to begin at Technology Readiness Level 4 and achieve TRL 7 by completion.

This action will strengthen Europe's strategic autonomy in quantum-secure communications by advancing core QKD technologies and integration capabilities. Expected results include the development and demonstration of next-generation quantum key distribution (QKD) systems with measurable improvements in key rate, operational coverage, and novel quantum cryptographic protocols. The scope covers applied R&D on QKD systems and their integration into future secure communication networks, demonstrator creation, and support for certification and standardisation efforts. The action targets heightened technology readiness, validated security, and strengthened European supply chain for quantum communication technologies.

This grant aims to strengthen Europe's leadership and strategic autonomy in quantum technologies by advancing experimental pilot line capacities, serving as a vital step toward future industrial-scale quantum hardware production. Projects are expected to: deploy experimental quantum pilot lines for diverse platforms and materials; establish scalable and reproducible quantum fabrication processes for hardware at TRL 4–6; reinforce a pan-European quantum hardware ecosystem via shared infrastructure and open-access models; accelerate technology maturity and provide feedback to future Chips JU pilot lines; and enhance synergies with testing infrastructures and standardisation efforts across quantum computing, sensing, communications, and enabling technologies.

This action aims to consolidate Europe’s position in superconducting quantum computing by establishing a full-stack superconducting quantum computer with a scalable, user-adjustable architecture. The project targets 1,000 physical qubits and QPU architecture based on chiplet technology, with system features such as long coherence time, high gate fidelities, fast read-out and gate speeds, demonstration of quantum advantage on industrial use cases, cloud-accessible integration with high-performance computing, advanced fault-tolerant protocols, and a comprehensive software stack for calibration, control, and benchmarking. It also strengthens supply chains, develops standards and EU-wide certification schemes, and ensures open access for co-design and evaluation of algorithms.

The ERC Starting Grant supports excellent Principal Investigators who are starting or have recently started their own independent research team or programme. It targets researchers who have demonstrated research independence by producing significant publications and are within ten years from their PhD defense. The grant encourages ground-breaking research in any field of science carried out in EU Member States or Associated Countries, fostering independent research careers.

Objective: Only competent organisations, based on designations by Member States, are eligible to apply to the call. Scope: EFSA has been conducting horizon scanning on plant pests since 2017 to support EU crisis preparedness and inform plant health policy decisions. This activity is mainly carried out through the EIOS system, with technical support from WHO and the JRC. Relevant information is screened daily and synthesised into monthly newsletters for EU risk managers. Over the years, additional tools and tasks have been integrated, and a shift towards more advanced, foresight-oriented approaches has become essential. This call aims to identify the most suitable partner to support the evolution of the horizon scanning mandate, including the development and implementation of methods and tools, and to strengthen the integration of plant health within the One Health framework.

The European Union CERV Programme Daphne call supports projects that prevent and combat gender-based violence against women and girls, domestic violence, violence against children, and violence against youth and other at-risk groups. Support is provided for the protection of direct and indirect victims of violence, development of victim-centered support services, prevention programmes, specialist training, inter-institutional cooperation, strengthening of integrated child protection systems, and funding of small civil society organisations through intermediary bodies. Projects may be implemented nationally or internationally.