CELTIC-NEXT

Launch Event of the CELTIC-NEXT Spring Call 2026
2025-12-01 09:00 - 11:00 (Europe/Berlin)
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.
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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
