CELTIC Online Proposers Day – 26th of January 2022
2022-01-26 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Berlin)
CELTIC-NEXT is pleased to announce this Online Proposers Day in January to foster new project ideas for the upcoming Spring Call. The next Spring Call for Project Proposals is open until 14th of April 2022. The goal of this Call is to expand knowledge, boost visibility and promote cooperative efforts for innovative results.
The aim of this Proposers Day is to learn about CELTIC , to discuss project ideas with potential partners and to find out about funding opportunities in your countries. Due to Covid-19 this Proposers Day will be held in an online format to provide you a save environment during these challenging times to exchange on the latest project ideas.
This Proposers Day is a discussion fora for organisations that are interested to participate in a research project and want to benefit from performing collaborative research through one of the EUREKA Clusters CELTIC-NEXT.
We expect that Project Proposals in the area of telecommunications and ICT will be created.
Please keep in mind that presenting a new project idea at this Proposers Day is the best way to make your idea known and to find potential new partners for your project. Make sure you send us (office@celticnext.eu) your pitch presentation as soon as possible and not later than 24 January 2022, using the following template.
Find out about Proposal Ideas of previous Proposers Days and CELTIC Events
The Agenda:

8:50 – 9:00
Early Opening Overall Moderation

9:00 – 9:10
Welcome by Mr. Jari Lehmusvuori, CELTIC-NEXT Vice-Chair, NOKIA

9:10 – 9:40
Keynote: “3GPP 5G-Advanced – outlook to Release 18” by Mr. Antti Toskala, NOKIA, Bell Labs Fellow

9:40 – 10:00
Presentation of CELTIC-NEXT by Mr. Xavier Priem, CELTIC-NEXT Director

10:00 – 10:15
How to submit a Proposal by Mr. Xavier Priem, CELTIC-NEXT Director

10:15 – 10:30
Best Practices by Mr. Jari Lehmusvuori, CELTIC-NEXT Vice-Chair, NOKIA

10:30 – 11:00
Keynote: “Evolution of Tower Business and 5G Private Networks” by Mr. Jose Antonio Aranda-Legazpe, CELLNEX, Product Strategy and Innovation Director

11:00 – 11:15
Brokerage Tool, Mrs. Christiane Reinsch, CELTIC-NEXT Programme Coordinator

11:15 – 11:20
Virtual Coffee Break

11:20 – 11:30
Presentation of Future Calls by Mr. Xavier Priem, CELTIC Director

11:30 – 12:00
CELTIC-NEXT project framework funding scheme presented by PAs from other participating Countries
Moderator: Mrs Christiane Reinsch, CELTIC-NEXT Programme Coordinator
Funding situation and research focus areas in
Spain Mrs Juana Sanchez, CDTI
Sweden Mrs Marlene Häggström, Vinnova

12:00 – 13:00
Q&A on the morning sessions

13:00 – 14:00
Virtual Lunch

14:00 – 15:00

Panel Business impacts of CELTIC Projects
Moderator: Riza Durucasugil, CELTIC-NEXT Vice-Chair, NETAS Turkey
MUSCLES: Mr. Ayman Radwan
5GMEDE: Mr. Jean-Charles Point
RELIANCE: Mr. Elio Saltalamacchia

15:00 – 16:00
CELTIC-NEXT Proposal Presentations – Potential proposers present their ideas Moderator: Christiane Reinsch, CELTIC-NEXT Programme Coordinator
· Short information what the proposal is about (vision, motivation, research domains, impact, planned schedule)
· Expertise of partners, proposers are looking for
· Contact information

DOWNLOAD PITCH PRESENTATIONCONTACTCOMPANYCOUNTRY

TrustVPNRoberto GuancialeKTHSweden

SACAIFerhat KutluKocSistemTurkey

AppcentOzan Uysal and Cem YilmazAppcentTurkey

KalisMaria LindqvistUppsala UniversityFinland

AIROHARSHAthith SagarCentriaFinland

Efficient and Reliable Intelligent Security Solutions for EV Energy EcosystemNishat I MowlaRISESweden

16:00 – 16:10
Consortium Building Sessions and Brokerage Tool

CELTIC Online Proposers Day – 7th of September 2022
2022-09-07 09:00 - 18:00
Proposers’ Day on the 7th of September 2022
This CELTIC-NEXT Autumn Call is open since the 7th of July 2022 and will close on the 21st of October.

Download the Celtic Autumn Call 2022 Project Proposals full information in PDF hereCELTIC-NEXT is pleased to announce the Call to foster new project ideas for the upcoming CELTIC-NEXT Autumn Call. The aim of this Proposers Day is to learn about CELTIC, discuss project ideas with potential partners and find out about funding opportunities in your countries.
About 200 registered participants registered to this Proposers Day. This Proposers Day is a discussion for organisations interested in participating in a research project and want to benefit from collaborative research through one of the EUREKA Clusters CELTIC-NEXT.
Presentations:
Welcome & Introduction
Presentation of the EUREKA CELTIC-NEXT cluster
Xavier Priem, CELTIC-NEXT Director
Keynotes
The Present and Future of Taiwan-Europe Cooperation
Cleo Hsueh, Industry, Science and Technology International Strategy Center, ITRI
Innovation in South Korea and Funding Opportunity of South-Korea
Jason Kang, Korean Institute for Advancement of Technology
High Throughput & Secure Networks (HTSN) Challenge Program
Lynne Genik, National Research Council Canada
Strategic Programme Line Space for 5G/6G and Sustainable Connectivity
Maria Guta, European Space Agency
How to submit a Proposal
How to submit a good Proposal to CELTIC-NEXT
Xavier Priem, CELTIC-NEXT Director
Brokerage Tool
Presentation of the CELTIC Brokerage Tool
Christiane Reinsch, CELTIC Programme Coordinator
PA Presentations
Kasturi Narayanan, National Research Council, Canada
Tom Kirkham, InnovateUK, United Kingdom
Rita Silva, Agência Nacional de Inovação, Portugal
Elizabeth Frisch, Luxinnovation GIE, Luxembourg
Juana Sánchez, Centre for the Development of Industrial Technology (CDTI), Spain
Umut Ege, Council of Turkey, Türkiye
Nolwenn Simonot / Antoine Roux, BPI France, France
Hannu Nurmi, Business Finland, Finland
VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH & Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e. V. (DLR), Germany

The detailed agenda can be found here.

The following 21 pitches has been presented during the day. Detailed schedule can be found here:

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AI-ONAbhishek AnchalRibbon CommunicationIsrael

Energy As A NetworkAlan WhitesideStratclydeUK

One HealthAlan WhitesideStratclydeUK

An end-to-end platform for acoustic wave filter design, diagnosis and mass production yields analysisDiamond LiuAcenturyCanada

COMETEli TockerECI TelecomIsrael

LOGISTICS_IoTEmilio MuletUsyncroSpain

Event-Trigged DataHao YinTEGnologyDenmark

VACUSTORAGEIsakov DmitryLatheacond TechnologiesSingapore

5G on streetlightsIsrael KoffmanRunELIsrael

Cost Efficient Resilient NetworksJames Irvine/Kinan GhanemStratclydeUK

Cloud-native 5GCore as a ServiceMahamoud HashemiOpenFabricCanada

Power & Energy eXchanges Maurice MalkaTSI-ECOCanada

Networking resilience transformationMichael FitchCRLUK

Move-Save-WinMiguel AiresLIveDrivePortugal

EVAI Charge Location Optimization
Mihaly ManchinGeoXHungary

MEC over NTNPeretz ShekalimPeretz ShekalimIsrael

Green4BuildingRemi BonnefoiEdisonwaysFrance

Next Generation Cybersecurity Mesh-networksRob van KranenburgASVINGermany

EyemmersiveSelvakumar RamachandranKerckhoffs LtdUK

We expect that Project Proposals in telecommunications and ICT will be created.
In addition to the entire scope of the CELTIC Strategic Roadmap, CELTIC is also looking for projects in the field of Non-Terrestrial-Networks and Terrestrial Networks convergence, as we are developing our partnership with the European Space Agency, along with the topics to be read in the corresponding article in the CELTIC News from first half 2022. Projects will be able to join the future collaborative actions.
Some funding public authorities have also expressed their additional interest into the digitalisation of the Economy thanks to ICT technologies, Clean Growth, Remote Health & Care, Advanced Manufacturing, Critical Coms for Emergencies, Open RAN, Private Networks, AI for Massive MIMO, IoT, I-IOT, 6G topics. Please contact CELTIC-NEXT Office for more details and potential strategies to apply.Find out about Proposal Ideas of previous Proposers Days and CELTIC Events.
For any questions, please contact the CELTIC Office.

CELTIC Spring Call Launch Event – 9th of December 2022
2022-12-09
CELTIC-NEXT Spring Call 2023
Online LAUNCH EVENT on December 9th 2022

CELTIC is pleased to have hosted the CELTIC-NEXT ONLINE LAUNCH EVENT on the 9th of December 2022.
The Launch Event was held on the 9th of December 2022, starting at 9:30 am CET until 17:00 CET. Many thanks to all the proposers and presenters for joining and participating in the event!
Public Funding Information updates from many Country representatives were announced. The CELTIC-NEXT Launch Event aims to expand knowledge, boost visibility and promote cooperative efforts for innovative results for this new Call. As usual, this bottom-up call is the perfect opportunity to enable projects in the field of next-generation communications for the digital society that contribute to a sustainable world.
Read here the Agenda of the day
Presentations
Welcome and Introduction
David Kennedy, Chair person of Celtic Core Group
How to prepare CELTIC proposals
David Kennedy, Chair person of Celtic Core Group
Brokerage Tool
Christiane Reinsch, CELTIC Programme Coordinator
PA presentations
Austria – Michael Walch, FFG – Austrian Research Promotion Agency
Finland – Heikki Uusi-Honko, Business Finland
France – Antoine Roux & Mrs Nolwenn Simonot, BPI France
Germany – Katharina Lehmeier, DLR Project Management Agency/German EUREKA Office on behalf of BMBF
Hungary – Gergely Mészàros, NKFIH
Luxembourg – Elisabeth Frisch, Luxinnovation Gie National Agency for Innovation and Research
Poland – Andrzej Wajs, National Centre for Research and Development
Sweden – Marlene Häggström, Vinnova
Spain – Oscar Fernandez Moyano, CDTI
Taiwan – Frank Shiu, ITRI
Turkey – Umut Ege, TUBITAK
UK – Tom Kirkham & Mr Ben Morris, Innovate UK
By applying and participating in the CELTIC-NEXT Call, your organisation can access national public funding for your R&D project!
Participating in this Event to close the year by joining CELTIC-NEXT Community, was an opportunity to celebrate the programme’s success and learn about the next opportunities to keep engaged.
New Project Ideas that were presented in the pitching session in the afternoon:

DOWNLOAD PITCH PRESENTATIONCONTACTCOMPANYCOUNTRY

Metaverse ReadyMahmoud HashemiOpenFabricCanada

COMETEli TockerECI TelecomIsrael

MediFortNkululeko Mhlaba PhungelaAfrica

MSWMiguel AiresLiveDrivePortugal

European Mobile Cyber ProtectionVladimir DvoretskyAcronisSingapore

Food ChainAlan WhitesideUniversity of StrathclydeUK

VacustorageDimitryLaetheacondtechnologiesSingapore

Networking resilience transformation
Michael FitchCommunications Research Ltd.UK

Smart Drone OperationsAndreas KröpflEyesonAustria

Consortium Building Sessions will be organised the week following the Launch Event to allow pitch proposers to share their ideas and build a first contact with potential project members to become; these sessions will hold from Monday 12th until Thursday 15th of December.
Read more info about our current Spring Call 2023.

Please do not hesitate to get in contact with the CELTIC Office for further information.

CELTIC-NEXT Proposers Brokerage Day – 17th March 2023 at Bpifrance Le Hub in Paris
2023-03-17 08:30 - 17:30
CELTIC was pleased to have hosted the CELTIC-NEXT Proposers Brokerage Day on Friday 17th of March 2023 at Bpifrance Le Hub in Paris.
Event sponsored by:

Many thanks to all the proposers and presenters for joining and participating in the CELTIC-NEXT Proposers’ Brokerage Day for proposers interested in building CELTIC projects!
This event was the perfect opportunity to enable projects in the field of next-generation communications for the digital society that contribute to a sustainable world. We invited you to participate, engage and explore ground-breaking opportunities together with the CELTIC-NEXT Cluster. By applying and participating in the CELTIC-NEXT Call, your organization can now access national public funding for your R&D project. As usual, this bottom-up call is the perfect opportunity to enable projects in the field of next-generation communications for the digital society that contribute to a sustainable world.
Read our Agenda here

You can (re-)watch all the event presentations online on our CELTIC YouTube Channel: @CelticNext
Presentations

Welcome by Bpifrance – Video
Mr Gilles Le Cocguen, Head of EuroQuity at Bpifrance
Keynote – A new era of immersiveness between human, physical and digital worlds
Mr Jean-Luc Beylat, VP of Ecosystems, NOKIA (slides, video)
Introduction to CELTIC-NEXT
Mr Xavier Priem, CELTIC Office Director (slides, video)
How to submit a good Proposal (incl. Brokerage Tool)
Ms Christiane Reinsch, CELTIC Office Programme Coordinator (slides, video)
National Funding schemes presented by Public Authorities
France – Mr Antoine Roux & Mrs Nolwenn Simonot, BPI France (slides, video)
UK – Mr Ben Morris, Innovate UK (slides, video)
Finland – Mr Heikki Uusi-Honko, Business Finland (slides, video)
Germany – Mrs Katharina Lehmeier, DLR Project Management Agency/German EUREKA Office on behalf of BMBF (slides)
Sweden – Mrs Marlene Häggström, Vinnova (slides, video)
The following Public Authorities have also presented their interest in supporting this CELTIC Spring Call 2023 during our last Launch Event:
Austria – Michael Walch, FFG – Austrian Research Promotion Agency
Hungary – Gergely Mészàros, NKFIH
Luxembourg – Elisabeth Frisch, Luxinnovation Gie National Agency for Innovation and Research
Poland – Andrzej Wajs, National Centre for Research and Development
Spain – Oscar Fernandez Moyano, CDTI
Taiwan – Frank Shiu, ITRI
Turkey – Umut Ege, TUBITAK

Presentations & Discussion on the Interdependencies between ICT & ECS – Video
Mr Mohand Achouche, NOKIA (slides, video)
Mr Patrick Cogez, AENEAS, Eureka Xecs (slides, video)
Moderated by Mr Xavier Priem, CELTIC Office Director

By applying and participating in the CELTIC-NEXT Call, your organisation can access national public funding for your R&D project!
Participating in this Event to close the year by joining CELTIC-NEXT Community, was an opportunity to celebrate the programme’s success and learn about the next opportunities to keep engaged.

New project ideas presented in the pitching session in the afternoon:

DOWNLOAD PITCH PRESENTATIONWATCH THE VIDEOCONTACTCOMPANYCOUNTRY

RAI6GREENVideoCicek CavdarKTHSE

ioDT2VideoPosco TsoLoughborough UniversityUK

MAPVideoTuba ArslanSESTEKTR

5G4PHealthVideoInes CaetanoSistradePT

ADAVideoErica YangChiltoncomputingUK

POSCAVideoPedro SantosISEPPT

Distributed ManufacturingVideoAparajithan SivanathanAMRCUK

6th senseVideoRemi DuchalardArthaFranceFR

MediFortVideoNkululeko MhlabaPhungelaZA

Future generation system architectureVideoAndrey KrendzelHuaweiSE

FortCADVideoNkululeko MhlabaPhungelaZA

TIMEVideoGaynor O'FlynnBeinghumanUK

The I-Deal-GridVideoJean Jacques CarrilloEdisonwaysFR

MetaverseVideoMahmoud HashemiOpen FabricCA

Key dates for the upcoming Spring Call 2023 are:

Spring Call 2023
Opening
1-Dec-22

Launch Event
9-Dec-22

Proposers Brokerage Day
17-March-23

Deadline for Proposals
24 May–23

Labels Notifications
Jun-23

Please do not hesitate to get in contact with the CELTIC Office for further information.

Eureka Clusters CELTIC-NEXT & Xecs present at the EuCNC - 6&9 June 2023 in Gothenberg, Sweden
2023-06-06 - 2023-06-09 | Gothenburg
This coming 6-9 June in Gothenburg, Sweden, CELTIC-NEXT and Xecs, EUREKA clusters will present at the EuCNC & 6G Summit, the Eureka Network industry-driven clusters programme and the advantages shared between the complementary clusters communities!
The H0:012 booth will be where their directors will be available to discuss the possibilities of receiving public funding on an international scale! Moreover, the convey session will be the occasion to discover how the two clusters help European projects to their end to keep developing their results towards higher TRLs, and reach stronger and faster to the market.
The two clusters are looking forward to welcoming you at booth H0:012 and discussing your ideas and funding opportunities!
Present:

CELTIC-NEXT, Xavier Priem, Director
Xecs, Nadja Rohrbach, Director
Eureka Clusters Programme, TBC

A special session will also be organised Wednesday, 7 June 2023, 16:00-17:30, Room G4: “Bridging the gap to exploitation and deployment”

Session Chair:

David Kennedy (Eurescom, DE )

The Horizon 2020 and the now the Horizon Europe framework programmes have been fostering RD&I initiatives for many years now.
However, there are still many emerging results or deployment opportunities that are not making it to market for commercial exploitation because there is a need for more support post research projects, or to stimulate deployment where the market forces are not strong enough to ensure deployment without support or where the risk of further developments is still too high for private investments only. In many cases there still is a significant gap between public funding support and when the private funding can and will take over. This session explores what support is available and how far support can go while still being precompetitive.

More information at https://www.eucnc.eu/programme/special-sessions/convened-session-5/

Launch Event of the CELTIC-NEXT Autumn Call 2023 - 7th of September 2023
2023-09-07
CELTIC is pleased to have organised for the CELTIC-NEXT Autumn Call 2023 an online Launch Event on the 7th of September 2023.
Participating in this Event to close the year by joining CELTIC-NEXT Community, was an opportunity to celebrate the programme’s success and learn about the next opportunities to keep engaged!
As usual, this bottom-up call is the perfect opportunity 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!
This event was the occasion to present the cluster, the call conditions and the topics of interest addressed. We invited you to participate, engage and explore ground-breaking opportunities together with the CELTIC-NEXT Cluster. We explained in detail the 5 steps to prepare your proposal, such as using the Brokerage Tool to find partners, share ideas or find some existing ones, and create an account on the Proposal Portal.
Presentations slides (PDF) are ready to be downloaded and Recording Videos are now available on our CELTIC YouTube channel too:

Introduction to EUREKA.pdf (video)
Overview of the Eureka Cluster Programme.pdf (video)
Introduction to CELTIC-NEXT and its SRIA.pdf (video)
CELTIC-NEXT Roadmap and Call Topics of Interest.pdf (video)
How to submit a high-quality proposal in 5 steps?

Step 1: Use the Brokerage Tool.pdf (video)
Step 2: Attend the Call Events.pdf (video)
Step 3: Contact your Public Authorities.pdf (video)
Step 4: Check your Eligibility.pdf (video)
Step 5: Make a Good Proposal & Submit Your Proposal (video)

Review the Agenda
Key dates for the upcoming Autumn Call 2023 are:

Autumn Call 2023
Opening
21-July-23

Launch Event
7-Sept-23

Proposers Brokerage Day
5-Oct-2023

Deadline for Proposals
10-Nov-23

Labels Notifications
Jan-2024

Proposers’ Brokerage Day of the CELTIC-NEXT Autumn Call 2023 - 5th of October 2023
2023-10-05
CELTIC is pleased to have held the CELTIC-NEXT Autumn Call 2023 closing on the 10th of November 2022, a Call Proposers’ Brokerage Day that took place online on Thursday 5th of October 2023 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CET.
This Proposers’ Brokerage Day was the occasion to learn about the cluster, the call conditions and the topics of interest addressed. We invited you to participate, engage and explore ground-breaking opportunities together through the Pitching Session held in the afternoon for the Proposers to present their Proposal ideas and recruit potential additional consortium partners!
Proposers will have the opportunity to run a Consortium Building Session the following days from Friday 6th of October 2023 to Wednesday 11th of October 2023.
It is open to all to find potential partners and build a project consortium for this call, so join them by clicking on the save-the-dates below!

New Project Ideas October 5th 2023

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Smart Abstract Art for Grassroot Research and Innovation Video Mdu MkhonzaTeka Tako Ngwane InstituteZA

SSATECH Video Sylwia Regulska GüneyBudizzzTR

Teleoperation for Time-Critical TasksContact the Proposers directly for more information.Steven LiUniversity of OuluFI

Predictive maintenance for reliable EV charging Video Petar GeorgievAMPECOBG

Automated Tax Compliance for Cross-border Trading with NB-IoTContact the CELTIC office directly for more information.George IoannouBrunel UniversityUK

PARS Video Aylin YorulmazKoçSistemTR

European Mobile Cyber Protection Video Plamen ToshevAcronisBG

AIDBoM
Video Ferhat KutluPaperWorkBPMTR

Operating Multi-function Mobile Private Networks Video Mike DimelowZeetta NetworksUK

Robot Agnostic Software Video Daniel CamilleriBOWUK

Saferoute-6GContact the Proposers directly for more information.Johan Scholliers,
Harold Linke
Timo SukuvaaraVTTFI

Agenda (see the full pdf version here)

CET/CEST - Heidelberg, GermanyAgenda

8:50-9:00Opening

9:00-9:05Welcome by the director

9:05-9:55Introduction to CELTIC-NEXT and its SRIA (Slides Video)

9:55-10:00Q&A

10:00-10:30What is a good Proposal and how to submit it (Slides Video)

10:30-11:50National Funding schemes
Poland – Mr Andrzej Wajs, NCBR (Video - Slides)
Singapour – Mr Zi Yan Koe, EntrepriseSingapore (Video - Slides)
Germany – Ms Katharina Lehmeier, DRL (Slides)
Luxembourg – Mr Gabor Pataki, Luxinnovation (Video - Slides)
Finland – Mr Heikki Uusi-Honko, Business Finland (Video - Slides)
Hungary – Mr Gergely Mészàros, NKFIH (Video - Slides)
Spain – Ms Juana Sànchez, CDTI (Video - Slides)
Turkiye – Mr Umut Ege, TUBITAK (Video - Slides)
Austria – Mr Michael Walch, FFG (Video - Slides)
United Kingdom – Mr Tom Kirkham, UKRI (Video - Slides)

11:50-12:00Q&A

12:00-13:00Lunch Break

13:00-15:00
CELTIC-NEXT Pitching Session – Potential proposers present their ideas
- Short information on what the proposal is about (vision, motivation, research domains, impact, planned schedule)
- Expertise of partners; proposers are looking for contact information

15:00-15:20Exchange Time

15:20-15:30Closure

Key dates for the upcoming Autumn Call 2023 are:

Autumn Call 2023
Opening
21-July-23

Launch Event
7-Sept-23

Proposers Brokerage Day (online)
5-Oct-2023

Deadline for Proposals
10-Nov-23

Labels Notifications
Jan-2024

Proposers’ Brokerage Day of the CELTIC-NEXT Autumn Call - 5th of November 2023
2023-10-05 09:00 - 15:30

Korea Eureka Day 2023
2023-10-30 08:00 - 2023-11-01 17:00
Korea Eureka Day is an event that aims to expand the international technology cooperation network between Korea and Europe and to identify international joint research partners and collaborative projects between global academia and industry.
To this end, Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology have been organizing Korea Eureka Day every year since 2010, after joining Eureka in 2009. In 2023, the event will be held in Korea for the first time in eight years, inviting several European and non-European countries to Seoul.
Register here

The Programme is divided into 4 big sessions:

Korea-Eureka Innovation Forum
The Korea-Eureka Innovation Forum is a symbolic opening event that brings together senior officials from the Korean government and Eureka to kick off Korea Eureka Day 2023. Greetings from key stakeholders will be followed by keynote presentations on Eureka’s global strategy and examples of technical cooperation between Korea and Eureka.

Eureka Academy
What is Eureka? Eureka, of which Korea has been a member since 2009, is an open funding programme for European and non-European countries, providing funding for international collaborative research between academia and industry in different countries. The Eureka Academy explains the different programmes, how to apply and tips on securing funding.

Thematic Idea Pitch
Korea and Europe are key technology cooperation partners in building shared prosperity and a sustainable future. Hear from and network with Korean and European companies in the fields of next-generation semiconductors, future mobility and future energy.

Country Seminar
Korea Eureka Day 2023 will be attended by delegates from various countries supporting international collaborative research with Korea. Get to know each country’s industrial innovation policies and globally competitive companies, and gain a competitive edge for future technology cooperation.

Innovate UK Information webinar on the EUREKA Programme
2023-11-09 14:30 - 17:00
EUREKA Programme: Information webinar
Join us on 9th November 2023 for this webinar to find out about the upcoming funding opportunities with EUREKA.
13:30AM – 16:00PM UK Time / 14:30 AM – 17:00PM Central European Time
Register here
Overview
EUREKA is an intergovernmental network that includes 47 countries providing a joint platform for international cooperation in innovation. Organisations and companies applying through Eureka programmes can access funding and support from national and regional ministries or agencies for their international R&D projects.
About the event
This online information webinar aims to inform potential applicants about some of the funding opportunities within EUREKA supported by the UK:

Eurostars
EUREKA Clusters:

ITEA: Software Innovation
SMART: Advance Manufacturing
Celtic Next: Next Generation Communications
EUROGIA: Low Carbon Technologies
Xecs: Electronic Components and Systems

The UK Programme Management Team at Innovate UK and representatives of the EUREKA Secretariat and EUREKA Clusters will provide an overview on upcoming opportunities and call topics. Prospective applicants will have the opportunity to ask for advice on the application process and join small group interest groups.
Why should I attend?
This will be an opportunity for UK businesses (large and SMEs) to start thinking about which EUREKA programmes are relevant to you to start planning and building your consortia for the next round of submissions.
We recommend you familiarise yourself with the general information on EUREKA Network in preparation for this event. If you still need support with other questions the UK EUREKA Programme Management Team are available to answer your questions and arrange a call separately.
Current Agenda

Welcome / agenda / aim of the session
Innovate UK European Portfolio & EUREKA
Overview of EUREKA & Clusters
Eurostars Programmes: UK scope and eligibility
Q&A
BREAK
Support for UK applicants
EUREKA Clusters Parallel sessions

ITEA: Software Innovation
SMART: Advance Manufacturing
Celtic Next: Next Generation Communications
EUROGIA: Low Carbon Technologies
Xecs: Electronic Components and Systems

Next steps and key dates

EUREKA Information Day in Luxembourg: Fostering International Cooperation in R&D and Innovation
2023-11-14 09:00 - 17:30
On 14 November 2023, from 9am to 5:30pm, Luxinnovation will organise a dedicated information day on Eureka, the world’s biggest public network for international cooperation in R&D and innovation. This event will take place at the Chamber of Commerce in Luxembourg City.

Register here

Established since 1985, Eureka has a strong presence in over 45 nations and is made up of the European Commission, local ministries, and national and regional funding agencies. Luxembourg is represented within the network by the Ministry of the Economy, the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR), and Luxinnovation.

Eureka promotes industry-driven research on a global scale by supporting organisations collaborating on international R&D projects. In 2022 alone, it mobilised over €560 million in public and private investments and supported around 284 projects.

This information day will offer participants the chance to learn about the various programmes and initiatives that are coordinated by Eureka, such as Eurostars and other specific cluster calls. Furthermore, participants will have the opportunity to learn about success stories, participate in engaging panel discussions, meet directly with representatives from public agencies involved in the network, and discuss topics of interest with companies from member states.

Finally, the Eureka info day will be the opportunity to find potential project partners from abroad thanks to the B2B Matchmaking session organised with the support of the Enterprise Europe Network: During 20mn- pre-arranged meetings, you will be able to meet other participants and create new contacts, with whom you might submit a future international R&D proposal!

Launch Event of the CELTIC-NEXT Spring Call 2024 - 13th of February 2024
2024-02-13 09:00 - 12:00
CELTIC is very pleased to organise for this CELTIC-NEXT Spring Call 2024 an online Launch Event on Tuesday 13th of February 2024, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Participating in this Launch Event is an opportunity to join and meet the CELTIC-NEXT Office and learn about the programme’s success and the next opportunities to keep engaged in!
As usual, this bottom-up call is the perfect opportunity 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!
This event is the occasion to present the cluster, the call conditions and the topics of interest addressed.
We invited you to participate, engage and explore ground-breaking opportunities together with the CELTIC-NEXT Cluster. We explained in detail the 5 steps to prepare your proposal, such as using the Brokerage Tool to find partners, share ideas or find some existing ones, and create an account on the Proposal Portal.

Watch the recording on our CELTIC-NEXT YouTube Channel !

CET
Heidelberg, GermanyAGENDA

9:25-9:30Opening

9:30-9:35Welcome, Mr Xavier Priem, CELTIC Office Director

9:35-9:40Introduction to EUREKA, Mr Xavier Priem, CELTIC Office Director

9:40-9:45Introduction to the Eureka Clusters Programme (ECP), Mr Xavier Priem, CELTIC Office Director

9:45-10:10Introduction to CELTIC-NEXT and its SRIA, Mr Xavier Priem, CELTIC Office Director

10:10-10:25CELTIC-NEXT Roadmap and Call Topics of Interest, Mr Xavier Priem, CELTIC Office Director

10:25-10:30Coffee Break & Questions Chat

10:30-10:45Step 1 -Use the Brokerage Tool, Mr Xavier Priem, CELTIC Office Director

10:45-11:00Step 2 -Attend the Call Events, Mrs Audrey Bienvenu, CELTIC Project Assistant

11:00-11:10 Step 3 - Contact your Public Authorities, Mr Xavier Priem, CELTIC Office Director

11:10-11:25 Step 4 - Check your Eligibility, Mr Xavier Priem, CELTIC Office Director

11:25-12:15 Step 5 - Make a Good Proposal & Submit your Proposal, Mr Xavier Priem, CELTIC Office Director

12:15-12:30Wrap-up & Exchange time

Spring Call 2024

Opening
13-Nov-2023

Online Launch Event
13-Feb-2024

Online Proposers Brokerage Day
13-Mar-2024

Deadline for Proposals
03-May-2024

Labels Notifications
07-Jun-2024

Online Proposers’ Brokerage Day of the CELTIC-NEXT Spring Call 2024 - 13th of March 2024
2024-03-20
CELTIC is pleased to have organised its Proposers Brokerage Day for its CELTIC-NEXT Spring Call 2024. The event took place online on Wednesday 13th of March 2024 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm CET.
Watch the recording of the webinar here! During the Pitching Session in the afternoon, proposers presented their new proposal idea. This was a perfect opportunity to receive early feedback and to discuss new project ideas with potential new project partners.
Joining this day was also the perfect occasion to get first-hand information on funding from the Public Authorities and start preparing a full project proposal for the CELTIC Spring Call 2024.
Due to time constraints, not all Supporting Funding Public Authorities will present at the event, therefore it is best to contact them after the event to get their conditions and topics of interest.
Applications to send your pitch presentation are now closed.
Proposers will have the opportunity to run a Consortium Building Session the following days from Thursday 14th to Wednesday 20th of March 2024, the session will focus on your proposal to help you find potential project partners. Dates and times are below the Agenda!
For more information and support please do not hesitate to contact event@celticnext.eu.

Consortium Building Sessions

Pitch presentations shown in the afternoon sessionConsortium Building SessionCompanyContactCountry

AI to the rescueSave the date 18Mar 13:00-13:30 CET RISEIan MarshSweden

Digital Twin for Regional Readiness CenterSave the date 15Mar 10:00-10:30 CET Mesensei OyTuukka YlälahtiFinland

StartedSave the date 14Mar 10:00-10:30 CET Nokia Bell LabsOlivier MarceFrance

SafeShoreSave the date 14Mar 09:00-09:30 CET CyberRidgeEyal WohlgemuthIsrael

NomadSliceSave the date 15Mar 11:00-11:30 CET Fraunhofer IISAnna RichterGermany

SteererSave the date 14Mar 11:00-11:30 CET TeknasyonHacer Ozmen YilmazTurkey

Real Trusted SystemsSave the date 15Mar 13:00-13:30 CET University of JyväskyläIan OliverFinland

Digital Plane SafeSave the date 15Mar 14:00-14:30 CET University of JyväskyläIan OliverFinland

GeneticSave the date 15Mar 09:00-09:30 CET BrunelProf. Panos Louvieris, Gerorgios IoannouUnited Kingdom

VEWSSave the date 19Mar 09:00-09:30 CET Pula-NalaTsholo MoshimaneSouth Africa

Home Hospital Pilots with open Digital Health Operating SystemSave the date 20Mar 11:00-11:30 CET RedZinkLalit Saini & Donal MorrisIrland

Enhancing Drone Connectivity in Smart Agriculture with sustainable Open RAN and NTNSave the date 18Mar 09:00-09:30 CET Catapult Satelite ApplicationsVaia KalokidouUnited Kingdom

6G-Guard: Defending Mobile Communication in Post-Quantum WorldSave the date 18Mar 10:00-10:30 CET TurkcellBuse BilginTurkey

Decentralized Electrification of TransportSave the date 20Mar 13:00-13:30 CET ClessBoris KriukowPoland

SabaSatSave the date 20Mar 10:00-10:30 CET ProesSaba HomamiFrance

Agenda

SESSIONS CETAgenda & SlidesVideos

9:25-9:30Opening

9:30-9:35Welcome - Xavier Priem, CELTIC Office Director

9:35-10:00Introduction to CELTIC-NEXT - Xavier Priem, CELTIC Office DirectorIntroduction to CELTIC-NEXT - recording

10:00-10:25CELTIC-NEXT Strategic & Innovation RoadMap (SRIA) and its topics - Xavier Priem, CELTIC Office DirectorCELTIC-NEXT Strategic & Innovation RoadMap (SRIA) and its topics - recording

10:25-10:30Q&A

10:30-11:00What is a good Proposal and how to submit it - Christiane Reinsch, Programme CoordinatorWhat is a good Proposal and how to submit it - recording

11:00-12:20National Funding schemes presented by Public Authorities

11:00-11:10 - Republic of Korea – Jenny Heeweon, KIAT Introduction to CELTIC-NEXT
11:10-11:20 - France – Camille Tang Taye, BPIfrance
11:20-11:30 - Portugal – Rita Silva, ANI
11:30-11:40 - Finland - Hanna Rinta-Erkkilä, Business Finland
11:40-11:50 - Luxemburg – Elisabeth Frisch, Luxinnovation
11:50-12:00 - Poland – Andrzej Wajs, NCBR
12:00-12:10 - Spain – Oscar Fernandez Moyano, CDTI
12:10-12:20 - Sweden - Marlene Häggström, Vinnova
12:20-12:30 - UK – Tom Kirkham, InnovateUK, UKRI Public Authorities presentations - recording

12:20-12:30Q&A

12:30-13:30Lunch Break

13:30-15:00CELTIC-NEXT Pitching Session – Potential proposers present their ideas - Moderated by Christiane Reinsch, Programme Coordinator

Detailed presentations and slides in the dedicated table below.

• Short information on what the proposal is about (vision, motivation, research domains, impact, planned schedule)
• Expertise of partners; proposers are looking for contact information Pitching Sessions presentations - recording

15:00-15:20Exchange Time

15:20-15:30Closure

Key dates for the upcoming Spring Call 2024 are:

Spring Call 2024

Opening
13 November 2023

Launch Event
13 February 2024

Proposers Brokerage Day (online)
13 March 2024

Deadline for Proposals
3 May 2024

Labels Notifications
17 June 2024

XECS and CELTIC-NEXT hosted a booth (60) at the EuCNC & 6G Summit 2024 in Antwerp Belgium
2024-06-03 - 2024-06-06
Between the 3rd and the 6th of June 2024, the EUREKA clusters XECS and CELTIC-NEXT hosted a booth (60) at the EuCNC & 6G Summit 2024 in Antwerp Belgium.
The XECS representative Patrick COGEZ and CELTIC-NEXT Director Xavier Priem were present in the Network Area to answer questions about the synergies between the ECS and the ICT communities, how to get access to funding for your RD&I collaborative projects and get support from dedicated offices!

Join the Eureka Clusters at GIS 2024!
2024-06-13
Learn about the experiences, benefits and impact
for and by (Turkish) companies through participation in Eureka Clusters.
On 13-14 June, Eureka’s Global Innovation Summit themed ‘Bridging Green and Digital Transformation’ will take place at the Haliç Congress Centre in Istanbul. GIS 2024 brings together global leaders, decision-makers, companies, and key research organisations from all over the globe to tackle the most pressing challenges of an ever-changing world.
This year’s event is coordinated by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK). Among the main priorities of the Turkish Chairship towards building bridges for global challenges are: impactful instruments, building a green and digital future, sustainability of Eureka, and embrace the Globe.
Over 1,000 participants are expected at this important networking event. You can register free of charge and be part of it!
EUREKA CLUSTERS SESSION – 13 June 2024 | 13:45-15:30 EEST
On 13 June from 13:45-15:30, the Eureka Clusters CELTIC-NEXT, EUROGIA, ITEA, SMART and Xecs will organise the session ‘Turkish companies and Eureka Clusters: A mutual synergy’.
This session will enable you to discover and interact with the Eureka Clusters funding instrument, and to learn more about the experiences, benefits and impact for and by (Turkish) companies through participation in Eureka Clusters projects.

WHY PARTICIPATE
The Eureka Clusters session will provide you with:
• information about the funding opportunities for collaborative, industry-driven R&D projects
• the chance to get in touch with Cluster representatives
• insights in successful projects with Turkish participation in the domain of Digital Transformation and Green Transition

Are you in the business of innovation?
Are you looking to collaborate globally?
Become part of something bigger and
join the Eureka Clusters!

CELTIC 21st Anniversary Celebration at the Berlin 6G Conference 2024 -2nd to 4th July 2024
2024-07-01 - 2024-07-04
CELTIC 21st Anniversary Celebration
at the Berlin 6G Conference 2024

Please join us to celebrate together 21 years of international innovation cooperation!

CELTIC 21st Anniversary Ceremony
On the morning of the 2nd of July 2024, CELTIC will celebrate its 21 years of existence on the scene of international cooperation fostering innovation in the ICT domain and its application verticals. High-level speakers from BMBF, Eureka and the Industry will share the floor of the plenary auditorium and express themselves on CELTIC, its great achievements and their vision of its future.
AI-NET Flagship Closure Event
On the 2nd of July in the afternoon session, the AI-NET Flagship will hold its Closure Event. This session will summarize the challenges and key achievements of the CELTIC ambitious European initiative, launched in mid-2021 with the support of the public authorities of Germany, France, Sweden, Finland, UK, and Poland, and with more than 90 partners from industry (both large and SME), RTOs and academia.

Detailed Session Program (tbc) on the 2nd of July 2024

TimeslotSession

AM109:00-10:30Opening and EUREKA Session

AM211:00-12:30EUREKA & CELTIC ceremony

PM114:00-15:30AI-NET Session 1
Welcome addresses from funding agencies

PM216:00-18:00AI-NET Session 2
Success stories and panel discussion

PM318:00-19:00Demo session @ AI-NET Booth

More detailed information about our EUREKA-CELTIC & AI-NET program here!
CELTIC-NEXT Running Project Exhibition from 2nd to 4th July 2024
We will also hold an exhibition from 2nd to 4th of July at BCC. Running projects will expose their current achievements in a booth section dedicated to CELTIC-NEXT, while the office will be present to provide information on the programme. Finished projects will have the possibility to present posters.

Launch Event of the CELTIC-NEXT Autumn Call 2024
2024-07-23 09:30 - 11:00
CELTIC-NEXT is pleased to have held its online Launch Event on Tuesday 23 July 2024 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am CEST for the Autumn Call 2024!
This Launch Event was an excellent place to meet the CELTIC-NEXT Office and learn about the programme’s success and the next opportunities!
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.
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.Watch the recording on our YouTube Channel
AGENDA

CESTAGENDA

9:30Welcome
Introduction to EUREKA and CELTIC-NEXT
CELTIC-NEXT SRIA & Topics of Interest

10:00Practical Guidance
The CELTIC-NEXT Brokerage Tool
Proposal preparation and submission process

10:30Questions and Answers Session
(Please use the chat to raise your questions)

11:00Close of session
CELTIC-NEXT Proposers' Brokerage Day announcement

Autumn Call 2024 Key Dates

Opening
1 July 2024

Online Launch Event
23 July 2024

Proposers Brokerage Day (in-person)
18 September 2024

Deadline for Proposals
21 October 2024

Labels Notifications
January 2025

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EUREKA programme funding support and partner finding event
2024-07-23 14:30 - 17:00
EUREKA programme funding support and partner-finding event

Join us on 23rd July 2024 for a webinar to find out about the upcoming funding opportunities available with EUREKA.

Event Details

23/07/2024
13:30 – 16:00 BST | 14:30 – 17:00 CET
Online

Overview
EUREKA is an intergovernmental network expanding 47 countries through a joint platform for international cooperation in innovation. Organisations and companies applying through the ‘Eureka programmes can access funding and support from national and regional ministries or agencies for their global R&D projects.
About the event
This online information and brokerage event aims to inform UK Innovative companies (as potential applicants) about the funding opportunities within EUREKA supported by the UK, and support the building of international consortia small group consultations
The event is open to delegates from the UK and beyond.
This online event will focus on the funding opportunities within EUREKA supported by the UK, among them:
Eurostars – Eurostars is Eureka’s flagship SME funding programme that supports R&D-performing SMEs (alongside other types of organisations) leading international project consortia in any technology area.
EUREKA Clusters – Clusters are long-term, strategically significant industrial initiatives that aim to meet market needs and solve economic, technological and societal challenges. They are industry-led international communities focused on strategic technology areas:

Next-generation communications: CELTI-NEXT
Low-carbon energy: EUROGIA
Software innovation: ITEA
Advanced manufacturing & production: SMART
Electronic components and systems: XECS

Why should you attend?
This will be an opportunity for UK businesses (large and SMEs) to start thinking about which EUREKA programmes are relevant to you to start planning and building your consortia for the next round of submissions.
We recommend you familiarise yourself with the general information on EUREKA Network in preparation for this event. If you still need support with other questions the UK EUREKA Programme Management Team are available to answer your questions and arrange a call separately.

Register for this event

Webinar on CELTIC-NEXT Call R&D projects for Portuguese applicants
2024-09-12 10:00 - 11:00
Don’t miss out the special Webinar on CELTIC-NEXT Call R&D projects for Portuguese applicants this Thursday 12 September!
As part of the Information Sessions on calls for projects from the Eureka Network, a session dedicated to the Eureka CELTIC-NEXT EUREKA CLUSTER will take place.

September 12th
10:00 am WEST
Registration https://videoconf-colibri.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIscO6rqDIuHtxLNhVG2ZbyVQy4AAXV7P1U#/registration

The session will aim to publicize the Cluster’s next call in the area of ​​advanced communications networks and systems and to present the eligibility and funding conditions for national participants.
Check out the Agenda:
• Brief introduction to the Eureka Network – Rita Silva, ANI
• Presentation of the CELTIC-NEXT Cluster and the 2024 “Autumn call” – Xavier Priem, CELTIC-Next
• Eligibility and funding conditions for Portuguese entities in CELTIC-Next projects – Rita Silva, ANI
• Q&A

The deadline for submitting proposals to the Autumn call is October 21st, 2024!
Call info 🔗 https://www.celticnext.eu/autumn-call-2024/

Proposers Brokerage Day on 18th September in London
2024-09-18 | Digital Catapult, 9th Floor 101 Euston Road NW1 2RA, London, United Kingdom
CELTIC-NEXT is pleased to announce that we will organise an in-person Proposers’ Brokerage Day on Wednesday 18th September 2024 from 9 am to 4 pm UK Time/GMT+1 for the Autumn Call 2024!
Register here!
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, listen to inspiring keynotes, 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.
Be an active part of the day and present your new project idea in the afternoon pitching session. Please send us your pitch presentation using this template by email as soon as possible but at the latest by the 12th of September 2024 to event@celticnext.eu. Please be aware that the presentations are limited to 6 minutes.
Download the pitch presentation template
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.
Agenda

Autumn Call 2024 Key Dates

Opening
1 July 2024

Online Launch Event
23 July 2024

Proposers Brokerage Day (in-person)
18 September 2024

Deadline for Proposals
21 October 2024

Labels Notifications
5 December 2024

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Launch Event of the CELTIC-NEXT Spring Call 2025
2025-01-15 10:30 - 12:00
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

RECORDING

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.
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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
Proposers’ Brokerage Day for the CELTIC-NEXT Spring Call 2026
The Proposers’ Brokerage Day will be organised in person in Vienna on Friday, 30 January 2026, 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
Register here for free to the Proposers Brokerage DayCELTIC is pleased to hold for its Spring Call 2026, opening on 1st of December 2025, an in-person Proposers’ Brokerage Day that will take place at FFG in Vienna on Friday, 30 January 2026, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm CET.
This Proposers’ Brokerage Day will be an opportunity to learn about the cluster, the call conditions, and the topics of interest addressed, but also funding opportunities of the Public Authorities supporting the call and the occasion to find partners, share ideas or find some.Agenda
We invite you to take part in the afternoon Pitching Session, where proposers will present their project ideas and seek additional consortium partners. To help you prepare, you can explore previously presented project ideas here.
This is a valuable opportunity to develop new concepts for future businesses that support a sustainable and connected world. Your ideas can directly contribute to the digitalisation of a secure and trusted economy and society.
Key deadline:

If you would like to present in the afternoon Pitching Session, please email your pitch and poster to event@celticnext.eu by 10 January 2026.
Presentations may not exceed 6 minutes.
Posters will be printed and brought to the event, provided the correct templates are used and they are received on time.

COUNTRIES FUNDING THIS SPRING CALL 2026:
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.
The precise list of countries actively supporting and proposing funding for this Spring Call 2026 is to come.
KEY DATES

Description

Date

Spring Call 2026

Opening
1 December 2025

Launch Event
1 December 2025 (Online)

Proposers Brokerage Day in Vienna
30 January 2026

Deadline for Proposals
24 April 2026

Labels Notifications
June 2026
