CELTIC-NEXT

Launch Event of the CELTIC-NEXT Spring Call 2025
2025-01-15 10:30 - 12:00 (Europe/Berlin)
CELTIC-NEXT is pleased to have held its online Launch Event on Wednesday 15 January 2025 from 10:30 am to 12:00 am CET for the Spring Call 2025!
This event was the occasion to meet the CELTIC-NEXT Office and learn about the programme’s success and the next opportunities!
The first steps to prepare your proposal were explained, such as creating a Proposal Portal account and using the Brokerage Tool to find partners and share ideas.
As usual, this bottom-up call is the occasion to enable projects in the field of next-generation communications for the digital society that contribute to a sustainable world. By applying and participating in the CELTIC-NEXT Call, your organisation can access national public funding for your R&D project.
If you missed the event or want to revisit the presentations, the slides and recording are now available on our CELTIC-NEXT YouTube Channel.

Watch the Launch Event recording on YouTube!

AGENDA

CET

Agenda

10:30
Welcome
Introduction to EUREKA and CELTIC-NEXT
CELTIC-NEXT SRIA & Topics of Interest

11:00
Practical Guidance
The CELTIC-NEXT Brokerage Tool
Proposal preparation and submission process

11:30
Questions and Answers Session

12:00
CELTIC-NEXT closing
Next steps

Proposers Brokerage Day on 24th February 2025 in Barcelona
2025-02-24 | Escola d’Enginyeria, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Carrer de les Sitges, Barcelona, Bellaterra, 08193, Spain
CELTIC-NEXT is pleased to announce its Spring Call 2025 that is open until 25th of April 2025. Proposers interested in the Call please join the in-person CELTIC Proposers’ Day to form consortia on 24 February 2025 at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona !
Full article of the day including pictures taken
Agenda of the Day

We will bring together industry leaders, renowned experts, and funding agencies from around the world to explore the latest advancements, challenges, and funding opportunities in critical domains of a hyperconnected digital future featuring topics as for example trusted AI and cybersecurity in 5G and 6G networks.
You will learn about the programme’s success and meet the CELTIC Community. This is a perfect opportunity to learn about the ambitious goals of CELTIC, learn about the success of CELTIC projects in the business impact session, get the latest information about funding in your country and learn about new project ideas in the pitching session.
Welcome and public funding session:
The Proposers Day kicked-off with a warm welcome by Ian Blanes, the dean of the school of engineering at UAB followed by Mrs Juana Sanchez from CDTI, Spain and a comprehensive session on our ICT Cluster by the CELTIC Director Mr Xavier Priem, followed by a keynote on harnessing AI in 6G and a session that gives insights from our public funding bodies, featuring funding in Spain, Portugal, Finland, Türkiye, France and Chile.
This session will provide invaluable insights into the funding landscape and pave the way for future collaborations and groundbreaking CELTIC projects that will be discussed in the pitching session in the afternoon.
Business Impact Session:
Following the funding session, our distinguished speakers will take the stage to present their cutting-edge work achieved in timely CELTIC projects:
fiQare: Prof. Enrique Alba from the University of Malaga (ES) and Manuel Gimenez Medina, Chief Innovation
Officer / R&D, Ayesa (ES) will present their pioneering work on the fiQare project, focused on code quality enhancements using the power of AI for a trusted hyperconnected world.
CISSAN: Alberto Doval Iglesias CTO Councilbox (ES) will share insights into the CISSAN project, addressing cybersecurity challenges in IoT networks.
UNICRINF & IMMINENCE: Victor Pascual Ávila, Head of Security and Standards at Nokia Spain, will delve into the UNICRINF emergency platform and into the success of the IMMINENCE project.
F4iTECH: Ismail Uzun from Inosens presents the latest developments in the F4iTECH project, leveraging federated learning solutions that enables trust in the Industry 4.0 domain.
The business impact session is kindly moderated by our GOE Member David Castells-Rufas.
Pitches that will be presented in the pitching session in the afternoon

Download PitchConsortium Building SessionOrganizationContactCountry

ARAISESave the date 26 Feb 11:00-11:30 CET University of OuluMika YlianttilaFinland

DRONaaSSave the date 25 Feb 10:00-10:30 CET Celtiberian Solutions SLJose Luis CastilloSpain

ETHICASave the date 27 Feb 11:00-11:30 CET ARTECH InternationalSuna AkbayirBelgium

ISRISave the date 26 Feb 15:00-15:30 CET Fraunhofer IISFrank BurkhardtGermany

Emerging AI AgentsSave the date 26 Feb 13:00-13:30 CET HuawaiPouria KhodashenasSweden

DataMind AISave the date 28 Feb 15:00-15:30 CET EgesysHaluk GökmenTürkiye

to use and protectSave the date 26 Feb 10:00-10:30 CET ICCAS LeipzigTobias PabstGermany

Clear AISave the date 26 Feb 14:00-14:30 CET Alpata TechnologyMurat SaglamTürkiye

OptolinkSave the date 27 Feb 10:00-10:30 CET Fraunhofer CAPDaniel MaclureUnited Kingdom

Smart PackagingSave the date 26 Feb 09:00-09:30 CET OnBTSerafettin SentürkTürkiye

WiExcellenceAirtiesSükrü KuranTürkiye

WiFi AutomationAirtiesBurcu ErgunTürkiye

Wildfire SentinelRecycle2tradeYuri PonzaniUnited Kingdom

EO-CARBONRadScanMartyna GatkowskaPoland

Zero Touch GreenHouseSave the date 28 Feb 10:00-10:30 CET UPECAbdelhamid MelloukFrance

This event offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights from industry leaders, connect with funding agencies, and stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving fields of trusted AI and cybersecurity for 6G networks.
As usual, this bottom-up call is the occasion to enable projects in the field of next-generation communications for the digital society that contribute to a sustainable world. By applying and participating in the CELTIC-NEXT Call, your organisation can access national public funding for your R&D project.

Key Dates

Spring Call 2025
Opening
1 January 2025

Online Launch Event
15 January 2025

Proposers Brokerage Day in Barcelona
24th February 2025

Deadline for Proposals
25 April 2025

Labels Notifications
June 2025

Global Innovation Summit 2025 at Hannover Messe
2025-04-01 - 2025-04-02
Welcome to the 2025 Global Innovation Summit at HANNOVER MESSE

The Germany-Canada co-chair welcomes the Eureka network to the 2025 Global Innovation Summit (GIS) at HANNOVER MESSE. This year’s GIS will take place on Tuesday April 1 and Wednesday April 2, 2025 in Hannover, Germany. The GIS will be held alongside, and on the grounds of, the HANNOVER MESSE industrial fair which takes place from March 31-April 3, 2025.
About the Global Innovation Summit
The GIS is an annual networking event that brings together innovators, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and policymakers from around the world. The Summit serves as a platform for participants to exchange ideas, establish partnerships, and influence the future of innovation.
The event will include plenary discussions and panels, with breakout programing on topics including Circular Value Creation, as well as continuous opportunities for B2B, pitch sessions and matchmaking for companies. More than 800 participants from Europe and beyond are expected to attend.
GIS and Hannover Messe
Hannover Messe is one of the world’s largest industrial development and technology trade fairs, welcoming more than 130,000 visitors annually from 150+ countries. It is a leading showcase for global companies focused on digital technologies, industrial transformation, clean technologies and resilient supply chains.
There are more than 4,000 exhibitors expected at HANNOVER MESSE, with continual programming from the main thematic areas, including AI & Machine Learning, Carbon-neutral Production, Energy for Industry, Industry 4.0 / Manufacturing-X and Hydrogen & Fuel Cells. Canada is taking centre stage as the 2025 partner country for Hannover Messe where it will showcase Canada’s expertise, technology innovation and as an investment partner of choice.
The GIS will be held at the Convention Center located directly in the middle of HANNOVER MESSE, which allows Eureka members and their delegations an opportunity to maximize co-innovation project opportunities, learning, discussions and networking by attending both events.
What is the cost to attend?
There is no registration fee for the GIS, it is free to attend. Additionally, registration is free for GIS participants who wish to also attend HANNOVER MESSE. This provides participants with the opportunity to attend HANNOVER MESSE in the days around GIS.
Who should attend?
The GIS is suitable for those focused on co-innovation collaborations from across all sectors and technologies resulting in a product, process or process with a civilian purpose, including:

SMEs and large companies
Research organizations and universities
Industry or Sectoral Associations
Public authorities and government organizations

REGISTER HERE!

Launch Event of the CELTIC-NEXT Autumn Call 2025
2025-07-17 15:00 - 17:00
CELTIC-NEXT was pleased to hold its online Launch Event on Thursday, 17 July 2025 from 15:00 to 17:00 CEST for the Autumn Call 2025!
Watch the Launch Event recording on YouTube!
This event was the occasion to meet the CELTIC-NEXT Office and learn about the programme’s success and the new call opportunities!
The first steps to prepare your proposal were explained, such as creating a Proposal Portal account and using the Brokerage Tool to find partners and share ideas.
As usual, this bottom-up call is the occasion to enable projects in the field of next-generation communications for the digital society that contribute to a sustainable world.
If you missed the event or want to revisit the presentations, the slides and recording are now available on our CELTIC-NEXT YouTube Channel.
Stay informed by subscribing to our newsletter
By applying and participating in the CELTIC-NEXT Call, your organisation can access national public funding for your R&D project. For this Autumn Call 2025, the following countries actively support and propose funding:

Please note that more countries may have available funding for this call for projects. We encourage you to reach out to your national project coordinator through the CELTIC-NEXT dedicated PA page: National Public Contacts & Funding Schemes.

AGENDA

CEST

15:00-15:45
Welcome
Introduction to EUREKA and CELTIC-NEXT CELTIC-NEXT SRIA & Topics of Interest 2H2025

15:45-16:30
Practical Guidance
The CELTIC-NEXT Brokerage Tool Proposal preparation and submission process

16:30-16:50
Questions and Answers Session

16:50-17:00
CELTIC-NEXT closing
Next steps & In-person Proposers Brokerage Day in Aveiro, Portugal

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Proposers Brokerage Day on 11 September 2025 in Aveiro, Portugal
2025-09-11 | Instituto de Telecomunicações, building 19, Campus Universitário de Santiago, Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal
We are thrilled to announce that our Autumn Call is open until October 24th! Join us for an in-person gathering of the CELTIC Community at the Proposers’ Brokerage Day on Thursday, September 11, 2025, in beautiful Aveiro, Portugal.
Agenda
Registration closed.
Come and learn about the programme’s success, meet the CELTIC Community and connect with key stakeholders. This Proposers Day presents a unique opportunity to delve into an insightful discussion on “The Path to the AI-ACT” and the ambitious goals of CELTIC, featuring an inspiring keynote from Ericsson on “6G: Fueling the AI Compute Continuum”.
Additionally, you’ll have the chance to hear a successful SME presentation, showcasing innovative strategies and real-world applications that can inspire your own projects. Stay informed with the latest updates on funding opportunities available in your country (Portugal, Spain, Finland, Türkiye, France) and participate in our dynamic pitching session to explore new ideas.
To ignite your creativity, we encourage you to visit previously presented project ideas here.
This is an excellent chance to brainstorm new concepts for emerging businesses that contribute to a sustainable, connected world. Your contributions will play a vital role in the digitalisation of a secure and trusted economy and society. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to shape the future!
New project ideas presented in the pitching session:

DOWNLOAD PITCHCONSORTIUM BUILDING SESSIONSORGANIZATIONPRESENTERCOUNTRY

SECURE XSave the date 18 Sep 11:00-11:45 CET DFKIChristoph LippsGermany

TwinXSave the date 17 Sep 11:00-11:45 CET Fraunhofer IPTAndre GilersonGermany

DataLoreAISave the date 16 Sep 14:00-14:45 CET VBT Software ASHaluk GökmenTürkiye

OptimusSave the date 16 Sep 14:00-14:45 CET VBT Software ASHaluk GökmenTürkiye

DronaaSSave the date 16 Sep 10:00-10:45 CET Celtiberian Solutions SLJose Luis CastilloSpain

SCoTAAirtiesBurcu ErgunTürkiye

Wi-ExcellenceSave the date 12 Sep 09:00-09:45 CET AirtiesMehmet Sükrü KuranTürkiye

SPARCSave the date 17 Sep 10:00-10:45 CET Cyber QuantaFaruk SariTürkiye

Cinema FuturoSave the date 19 Sep 09:30-10:15 CET ScreenlightM. VanniniBrussels

Animal Driven Save the date 12 Sep 14:00-14:45 CET NIBIOPedro Goncalves + GretePortugal

HealSave the date 16 Sep 15:00-15:45 CET Peak Profiling GmbHClaudio HaslerGermany

Enhanced Services in Cellular RANUniversidade do PortoPedro SantosPortugal

Safe ChainSave the date 18 Sep 10:00-10:45 CETInosensIsmail UzunTürkiye

SHIELDSave the date 16 Sep 13:00-13:45 CET MesenseiTuukka Ylälahti and Ikka VuorikuruFinland

Future of DECTWirepassJuho PIRSKANENFinland

By applying and participating in the CELTIC-NEXT Call, your organisation can access national public funding for your R&D project.
We encourage you to reach out to your national funding body coordinator through the CELTIC-NEXT dedicated PA page: National Public Contacts & Funding Schemes.

Venue: Instituto de Telecomunicações, building 19, Campus Universitário de Santiago 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
Please find the Headquater (building 19) and free parking spaces indicated in the campus map, identifying the event and the participant’s name via the intercoms located at the entrance of the car parks is required to park your car.

Timeline
Date

Autumn Call 2025

Opening
1 July 2025

Launch Event
17 July 2025 (Online)

Proposers Brokerage Day, Instituto de Telecomunicações, Aveiro, Portugal
11 September 2025

Deadline for Proposals
24 October 2025

Labels Notifications
January 2026

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Launch Event of the CELTIC-NEXT Spring Call 2026
2025-12-01 09:00 - 11:00
CELTIC-NEXT is pleased to have held its online Launch Event on Monday, 1 December 2025, from 9:00 to 11:00 CET for the Spring Call 2026!
Watch the recording of the Online Launch Event
This event was the occasion to meet the CELTIC-NEXT Office and learn about the programme’s success and the new call opportunities!
The first steps to prepare your proposal were explained, such as creating a Proposal Portal account and using the Brokerage Tool to find partners and share ideas.
As usual, this bottom-up call is the occasion to enable projects in the field of next-generation communications for the digital society that contribute to a sustainable world.
Do not miss out on this event and more information about the call. Register for our CELTIC-NEXT newsletter.
Stay informed by subscribing to our newsletter
By applying and participating in the CELTIC-NEXT Call, your organisation can access national public funding for your R&D project.
The precise list of countries actively supporting and proposing funding for this Spring Call 2026 is to come. We encourage you to reach out to your national project coordinator through the CELTIC-NEXT dedicated PA page: National Public Contacts & Funding Schemes.

AGENDA

CET

Presentation

9:00-9:45
Welcome
Introduction to EUREKA Programme, and CELTIC-NEXT cluster & Topics of Interest

9:45-10:30
Practical Guidance
The CELTIC-NEXT Brokerage Tool Proposal preparation and submission process

10:30-10:50
Questions & Answers Session

10:50-11:00
CELTIC-NEXT closing
Next steps

Proposers’ Brokerage Day - 30 January 2026 in Vienna
2026-01-30
REGISTRATION CLOSED

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 PITCHCONSORTIUM BUILDING SESSIONSORGANIZATIONPRESENTERCOUNTRY

Q-TRUST6GSave the date 4 Feb 14:00-15:00 CET Cyber QuantaFarukTürkiye

TRACASave the date 3 Feb 11:00-12:00 CET AunoaTeo RedondaSpain

SECURE-XDFKIChristoph LippsGermany

Q-LOCKSave the date 2 Feb 10:00-11:00 CET CoruhUgur CoruhTürkiye

AlpConnSave the date 5 Feb 10:00-11:00 CET FH JOANNEUM – University of Applied SciencesRobin NiederlAustria

TRENDYSave the date 3 Feb 09:55-10:55 CET Aalto UniversityUdayanto Atmojo Finland

NANOFINAISave the date 2 Feb 15:00-16:00 CET ENM DigitalEmre UygurTürkiye

OrchAstraSave the date 4 Feb 11:00-12:00 CET Plan-SKaan CetinkayaTürkiye

PULSESave the date 4 Feb 09:30-10:30 CET Vector PhotonicsAnna O'DowdUnited Kingdom

6G VerticalSave the date 2 Feb 1
13:00-14:00 CET i46Erel RosenbergCzechia

ICCASLeipzig UniversityTobias PabstGermany

GENIEDigiturkTan RusanTürkiye

GUARDDigiturkTan RusanTürkiye

Future CinemaSave the date 6 Feb 14:00-15:00 CET ScreenlightMarina BrescianiBelgium

Crisis NavigatorSave the date 3 Feb 15:00-16:00 CET Collaboration Tools LtdKeith Harrison-BroninskiUnited 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

Spring Call 2026

Opening
1 December 2025

Launch Event
1 December 2025 (Online)

Proposers Brokerage Day in Vienna
Consortium Building Session
30 January 2026
2-6 February 2026

Deadline for Proposals
24 April 2026

Labels Notifications
June 2026
