Trapped-Ion Platform Technologies

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).

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Agency	HORIZON (EU)
Region	EUUKother
Country	ALATBEBGHRCYCZDKEEFIFRDEGRHUISIEILITLVLTLUMTMDMENLMKNOPLPTRORSSKSIESSECHTRGB
Legal form	Company, NGO, Government organization, Other
Start date	13 Aug 2026
End date	17 Nov 2026
Max funding	Up to €20,000,000 per project.
Budget	€20,000,000 planned for 2026.
Coverage	The funding coverage and financial rules are described in Annexes B and G of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes and EuroHPC JU Council Regulation (EU) 2021/1173.

Grant application conditions

Admissibility conditions	Proposal length, page limits, and layout as described in Annex A and E of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes. Proposals should have an indicative length of 75 pages.
Eligible countries	Legal entities must be established in Member States or Participating States of the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU), or in countries listed as eligible. Entities controlled by non-eligible countries/entities may be excluded unless guarantees are provided.
Legal Form	Open to legal entities (companies, research organizations, NGOs, governmental bodies, and others) established in eligible countries.
Specific eligibility	Participation limited to legal entities established in Member States or Participating States of EuroHPC JU, or in associated countries that become participant states before signature of the grant agreement.
Control restrictions	Entities controlled (directly or indirectly) by non-eligible countries or entities may not participate unless guarantees approved by the eligible country demonstrate no negative impact on the Union's strategic interests.
Financial capacity	Applicants must have the financial and operational capacity to carry out the proposed action, as described in Annex C.
Technology Readiness Level (TRL)	Activities are expected to start at TRL 4 and to achieve TRL 7 by the end of the project.
Documentation	https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-JU-EUROHPC-2026-TIPT-09-01

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