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HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-14

Networking and Future Photonics Strategy

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Topic CodeHORIZON-CL4-2026-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-14F&T Portal
Call IdentifierHORIZON-CL4-2026-04Call — DIGITAL (single stage)
InstrumentHORIZON-CSACoordination and Support Action
Budget ModelActual CostsStandard MGA
Funding Rate100%Annex G — CSA = 100%
Page Limit (Part B)25 pagesCSA + actual costs (Annex A)
Evaluation Thresholds3 / 3 / 3 · cum. 10Standard — no override
Expected Projects1~€3M (WP stated)
DestinationAchieving open strategic autonomy in digital and emerging enabling technologiesWP Part 7
Cluster / PillarCluster 4 / Pillar IIDigital, Industry and Space
China EligibilityEligible ✓CSA not restricted under this destination
Special ConditionsEU comms restrictionsHigh-risk suppliers excluded
Verify: Open this topic on the F&T Portal →  ·  Sources: General Annexes 2026-2027, WP Part 7
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China is ELIGIBLE for this topic. The destination excludes RIA and IA only — CSA is not restricted. EU communications network restrictions still apply.

Expected Outcomes

  1. A strategic roadmap for future photonics technologies in Europe is developed, aligning research priorities across the photonics value chain.
  2. Networking activities strengthen collaboration between European photonics stakeholders, supporting the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the European photonics industry.

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