Proposers’ Brokerage Day – 30 January 2026 in Vienna

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 from 1st December to 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.

Join us on Friday, 30 January 2026, at the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) in Vienna from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm CET. This event promises to be 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 invite you to take part in the 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 trusted digital transformation in a smart, connected world. Your ideas can directly contribute to the digitalisation of a secure and trusted economy and society.

Key deadlines:

• If you would like to present in the 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.

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 will take 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

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