Networking and Future Photonics Strategy (CSA) (Photonics Partnership)
This grant supports the coordination and strategic advancement of the European photonics ecosystem. Projects are expected to: (1) drive transparent, inclusive governance and bottom-up roadmap development; (2) strengthen engagement across industry, academia, national platforms and end-user sectors; (3) improve alignment of regional, national and European R&I agendas, increasing coherence and impact; (4) monitor and steer Partnership-funded projects toward key performance indicators; (5) raise the visibility of photonics as an enabling technology for the EU's digital and green transitions, industrial competitiveness, and technological sovereignty; (6) facilitate collaboration with European Partnerships and strategic initiatives to maximize synergies; and (7) enhance access to private and blended finance for photonics innovation.
| Agency | HORIZON (EU) |
|---|---|
| Region | EU |
| Country | N/A |
| Legal form | Company, NGO, Government organization, Other |
| Start date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| End date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Max funding | 3,000,000 EUR (single grant, HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-14 - HORIZON-CSA) |
| Budget | 3,000,000 EUR for this topic in 2026 |
| Coverage | Funding rate for Coordination and Support Actions (CSA) typically up to 100% of eligible costs |