Attracting management talent for capacity building for Technology Infrastructures staff members (CSA)

This funding opportunity aims to attract management talent to Technology Infrastructures in EU member states, addressing skills gaps and enhancing the capacity of staff to provide sector-agnostic, high-quality services to industry. The scheme seeks to develop and provide training for Technology Infrastructures’ staff, promote knowledge exchange and peer learning, improve collaboration and governance, foster entrepreneurial skills and professionalization, and strengthen technology infrastructures as centers of the deep-tech innovation ecosystem. It also encourages transnational collaboration and sharing of best practices in management and capacity building.

AgencyHORIZON (EU)
RegionEU
CountryN/A
Legal formCompany, NGO, Government organization, Other
Start date6 Jan 2026
End date21 Apr 2026
Max funding3,000,000 EUR per project (single expected grant)
Budget2,500,000 EUR (budget for this call)
Coverage

Lump sum funding; specific coverage percentage not specified—refer to Horizon Europe lump sum rules.