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HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-HUMAN-01

Developing and demonstrating core technologies for Virtual Worlds and Web 4.0

IACluster 4€30,000,00015 Apr 2026
Topic CodeHORIZON-CL4-2026-04-HUMAN-01F&T Portal
Call IdentifierHORIZON-CL4-2026-04Call — DIGITAL (single stage)
InstrumentHORIZON-IAInnovation Action
Budget ModelActual CostsStandard MGA
Funding Rate70%Annex G — IA = 70% (100% non-profit)
Page Limit (Part B)40 pagesIA + actual costs (Annex A)
Evaluation Thresholds3 / 3 / 3 · cum. 10Standard — Impact ×1.5 (IA)
Expected Projects7€4–5M each (WP stated)
DestinationDigital and industrial technologies driving human-centric innovationWP Part 7
Cluster / PillarCluster 4 / Pillar IIDigital, Industry and Space
China EligibilityExcluded ▲IA excluded; EU comms restrictions
Special ConditionsSSH mandatory ▲SSH integration is an eligibility criterion
Verify: Open this topic on the F&T Portal →  ·  Sources: General Annexes 2026-2027, WP Part 7
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Chinese entities are excluded from IA under this destination.
SSH integration is mandatory. Social Sciences and Humanities integration is an eligibility criterion for this topic. FSTP is allowed. EU communications network restrictions apply.

Expected Outcomes

  1. Core technologies for Virtual Worlds and Web 4.0 are developed and demonstrated, enabling immersive, interoperable, and human-centric digital experiences.
  2. European leadership in Virtual Worlds technology is strengthened through innovative applications across industrial, cultural, educational, and social domains.

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