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HORIZON-CL5-2026-05-D5-07

AI-assisted digital aircraft design, manufacturing and MRO, towards a competitive aviation

RIA Cluster 5 €10,000,000 14 Apr 2026
Topic CodeHORIZON-CL5-2026-05-D5-07F&T Portal
Call IdentifierHORIZON-CL5-2026-05Call 05 — single stage (2026)
InstrumentHORIZON-RIAResearch and Innovation Action
Budget ModelLump SumHORIZON-AG-LS
Funding Rate100%Annex G — RIA = 100%
Page Limit (Part B)45 pagesRIA + lump sum (Annex A)
Evaluation Thresholds3 / 3 / 3 · cum. 10Standard — no override
Expected Projects2(WP stated)
DestinationClean and competitive solutions for all transport modesWP Part 8
Cluster / PillarCluster 5 / Pillar IIClimate, Energy and Mobility
China EligibilityExcluded ▵D5 destination excludes RIA and IA
Special ConditionsCopernicus/GalileoSatellite data requirement — section 3
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China: entities excluded. Legal entities established in China are not eligible to participate in both Research and Innovation Actions (RIAs) and Innovation Actions (IAs) falling under this destination. MIIT-linked universities are excluded regardless of instrument. Source: WP Part 8, Destination 5.
Copernicus/Galileo: If the project uses satellite-based earth observation, positioning, navigation and/or related timing data and services, beneficiaries must make use of Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS (other data and services may additionally be used).

Expected Outcomes

  1. AI-assisted digital aircraft design, redesign and certification — in collaboration with existing or improved digital twins and virtual products.
  2. AI-assisted design tools for aircraft requirement definition, validation and verification, to improve efficiency of the system design activities.
  3. AI-assisted digital (i) aircraft manufacturing, (ii) aircraft operation, condition monitoring and prediction, (iii) maintenance, repair and overhaul operations.

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