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Proposers’ Brokerage Day – 30 January 2026 in Vienna
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As we stand at the forefront of a technological revolution, the realm of 6G and hybrid processing systems involving quantum technologies beckons us to explore new frontiers and redefine what is possible. CELTIC is thrilled to announce its Spring Call 2026– Open until 24th April. This is not just a call for proposals; it’s an invitation to think visionary, collaborate, and pave the way for groundbreaking advancements.
Thank you for joining us on Friday, 30 January 2026, at the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) in Vienna. This event was a fertile ground for knowledge exchange and collaboration, presenting an invaluable opportunity to listen to inspiring keynotes, get insigths of the impact of CELTIC projects, and take an active part in the pitching session to present your new project idea.
Whether you have a transformative idea ready to be developed or are looking for inspiration and collaborators, this brokerage day is designed to spark creativity and foster partnerships.
We now invite you to take part in the Consortium Building Session from 2 to 6 February 2026, where proposers will (re)present their project ideas in a dedicated hour and online meeting to seek additional consortium partners.
Consortium Building Sessions:
| DOWNLOAD PITCH | CONSORTIUM BUILDING SESSIONS | ORGANIZATION | PRESENTER | COUNTRY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q-TRUST6G | Save the date 4 Feb 14:00-15:00 CET | Cyber Quanta | Faruk | Türkiye |
| TRACA | Save the date 3 Feb 11:00-12:00 CET | Aunoa | Teo Redonda | Spain |
| SECURE-X | DFKI | Christoph Lipps | Germany | |
| Q-LOCK | Save the date 2 Feb 10:00-11:00 CET | Coruh | Ugur Coruh | Türkiye |
| AlpConn | Save the date 5 Feb 10:00-11:00 CET | FH JOANNEUM – University of Applied Sciences | Robin Niederl | Austria |
| TRENDY | Save the date 3 Feb 09:55-10:55 CET | Aalto University | Udayanto Atmojo | Finland |
| NANOFINAI | Save the date 2 Feb 15:00-16:00 CET | ENM Digital | Emre Uygur | Türkiye |
| OrchAstra | Save the date 4 Feb 11:00-12:00 CET | Plan-S | Kaan Cetinkaya | Türkiye |
| PULSE | Save the date 4 Feb 09:30-10:30 CET | Vector Photonics | Anna O'Dowd | United Kingdom |
| 6G Vertical | Save the date 2 Feb 1 13:00-14:00 CET | i46 | Erel Rosenberg | Czechia |
| ICCAS | Leipzig University | Tobias Pabst | Germany | |
| GENIE | Digiturk | Tan Rusan | Türkiye | |
| GUARD | Digiturk | Tan Rusan | Türkiye | |
| Future Cinema | Save the date 6 Feb 14:00-15:00 CET | Screenlight | Marina Bresciani | Belgium |
| Crisis Navigator | Save the date 3 Feb 15:00-16:00 CET | Collaboration Tools Ltd | Keith Harrison-Broninski | United Kingdom |
You can explore previously presented project ideas here.
This is a valuable opportunity to develop new concepts for future businesses that support a trusted digital transformation in a smart, connected world. Your ideas can directly contribute to the digitalisation of a secure and trusted economy and society.
By applying and participating in the CELTIC-NEXT Call, your organisation can access national public funding for your R&D project, so we encourage you to reach out to your national project coordinator through the CELTIC-NEXT dedicated National Public Funding page.
This in-person Proposers Day took place in Vienna on Friday, 30 January 2026, kindly hosted by the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) and supported by the 6G Smart Networks and Services Industry Association (6G-IA).
Venue: Österreichische Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft (FFG), Sensengasse 1, 1090 Vienna, Austria, Groundfloor, Room Seidl
KEY DATES
Description |
Date |
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Spring Call 2026 |
Opening | 1 December 2025 |
| Launch Event | 1 December 2025 (Online) | |
| Proposers Brokerage Day in Vienna | 30 January 2026
2-6 February 2026 |
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| Deadline for Proposals | 24 April 2026 | |
| Labels Notifications | June 2026 |
