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• Clean Sky 2 Call for Proposals 02
  EU · Horizon · Deadline 2015-11-18

  Specific Challenge : The activities shall evaluate the use of immersive technologies (Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality) for passengers and cabin crew during flight operation. Key areas are the impacts on the well-being of passengers and crew as well as evaluating potential technology solutions and applications for ancillary revenue generation and operational efficiency. Please refer to the full and formal topic descriptions published in this call.

• FCH2 JU call for proposals 2015
  EU · Energy · Horizon · Deadline 2015-08-27

  Specific Challenge : HT electrolysis has great advantages in terms of thermodynamics and transport phenomena, good possibilities of thermal optimization (through system integration), and so high potential of high value efficiency. Necessarily it has to demonstrate its potential. HT electrolysis allows reaching much higher efficiencies compared to water electrolysis, which makes this process of prime interest for hydrogen production for different applications (hydrogen production for transportation or other direct industrial usages and renewable energies integration and storage). In this case, materials selection and/or development is necessary. Considering economic factors, some studies exist with CAPEX and OPEX analysis, leading to a levelized cost of hydrogen for the size of installation considered [1] . For units producing 100 kg of H2 per day, the CAPEX of HT electrolysis is close to the one of PEM water electrolysis, but higher than for alkaline electrolysis. However, thanks to its better efficiency, the levelized cost of hydrogen is below the one of PEM electrolysis whatever the price of electricity, and that it becomes competitive with alkaline electrolysis for an electricity price above 100 €/MWh. These elements highlight the potential of this technology compared to the other electrolysis technologies, and give lots of sense for demonstration project to demonstrate this expected benefit in real environment. High performances have been validated over the last years (former Relhy and Adel projects) and major improvements have been achieved in terms of durability at stack level, both contributing to an increase of the maturity of the technology. Only few tests have been performed at the system level. Therefore, there is a strong interest to prove the potential of this technology at the system level and at a scale above 70 kW. A single module or a sum of several modules can realize the target higher power range, to support different market applications with the same technology. Scope : Proposals should address: The design and construction of a HT electrolyser including all balance of plant components for thermal, gas and electrical management, with: Minimum capacity of 70 kW Overall electrical efficiency on or above 68% based on higher heating value Lifetime of at least 2,000 hours. In-field tests of the HT electrolyser system in a relevant environment for at least 6 months Assessment of the techno-economic performance of HT electrolysis in comparison to other water electrolysis technologies Expected Impact : The proposal is expected to have the following impacts: Contribution to achieve a target efficiency as indicated in the “Electrolysis Study” from FCH-JU, decreasing electricity consumption to below 40 kWh/kg H2 In-field tests of HT electrolysis under representative conditions and scale as reported in the scope section and validation of the target performances Identification of business cases where HT electrolysis is more cost competitive than PEM and alkaline electrolysis [1] M. Reytier, S. Di Iorio, A. Chatroux, M. Petitjean, J. Cren, J. Mougin, “Stack Performances in High Temperature Steam Electrolysis and Co-Electrolysis”, WHEC2014, June 15th-20th 2014, Gwangju, Korea (2014)”

• Clean Sky 2 Call for Proposals 06
  EU · Energy · Horizon · Deadline 2017-06-21

  Specific Challenge : The purpose is to develop an innovative test cell control system coupling real time models for main engines and hardware (Auxiliary Power Units, Starter generator, Generator, etc.). The objective is to demonstrate the ability of a new optimised Non Propulsive Energy (NPE) system to meet aircraft needs depending on Main Engine status and operating point. This system should be compatible with an existing APU test cell. Please refer to the full and formal topic descriptions published in this call.

• Clean Sky 2 Call for Proposals 06
  EU · Horizon · Deadline 2017-06-21

  Specific Challenge : The main objectives for this topic for proposal are: • To demonstrate the torsional and bending stiffness of the HLFC Leading Edge configurations by experimental testing. • To develop a test monitoring system based on novel technologies for specimen control during torsion and bending tests. Please refer to the full and formal topic descriptions published in this call.

• Clean Sky 2 Call for Proposals 07
  EU · Horizon · Deadline 2018-02-27

  Specific Challenge : Highly loaded gearbox required high capacity planet bearing. Rolling element bearing technology is to be investigated for such application. the scope of the activities is to develop bearing technology for highly loaded gearbox, including: scout for new high loaded materials, development of models to predicts bearing behavior (thermic, dynamic, lubrication, lifetime), producing samples and test it in dedicated test bench Please refer to the full topic descriptions document published in this call.

• H2020-JTI-IMI2-2019-17-two-stage
  EU · R&D · Horizon · Deadline 2019-04-25

  Specific Challenge : In biomedicine, discoveries arising from novel enabling technologies and reagents have garnered a quarter of the Nobel Prizes for chemistry and medicine in this century. Among the myriad of these transformative techniques and reagents, bibliometric evidence shows that pharmacological modulators (chemical and biological probes) have both the greatest scientific citation impact, the greatest sway on exploratory biomedical research, and provide the best mechanism to understand the relevance of a protein as a potential drug target. Indeed, the field of drug discovery and the development of new molecular entities are predicated on the availability of sound mechanistic principles. Unfortunately, our understanding of human disease remains inadequate, and as a result clinical success rates for novel mechanisms remain low. Currently only one out of ten clinical drug candidates reaches the Open Access Chemogenomics Library and Chemical Probes for the Druggable Genome market after an average of 10 years and at a cost of at least EUR 2 billion in R&D expenses per drug. Find out more in the full version of the Call 17 topic text. Scope : The overall aim of this topic will be as follows: establish a framework to assemble an open-access chemogenomics library for the druggable genome – namely a physical library supported by compound meta-data; further enrich the open access library by inventing new, deeply characterised chemical probes to selected specific protein families; develop open-access assays from well characterised human disease tissue with a special emphasis on immunology, oncology (including immune-oncology) and neuroscience to profile the chemical tools and chemical probes; establish sustainable infrastructure, with high priority on accessible platforms and appropriate governance, for prolonged discovery and dissemination of tool compounds, assays, and associated data, beyond the lifetime of this project; develop a communication plan to facilitate the dissemination of the compound sets and to ensure their appropriate use. Find out more in the full version of the Call 17 topic text. Expected Impact : This project will provide the wider academic community with unencumbered access to the highest quality tool compounds for a large number of novel targets, and the expected impact should therefore be transformative. Presently, many companies and organisations are already in the process of setting up their own chemogenomics libraries. Although these have the potential to be phenomenal resources for the companies, their utility is also limited: they are not widely available to academia, they are likely to overlap, and each compound set is not as deeply characterised as could be managed within a larger, more focused, more resourced and more transparent project. By making a high-quality, broader compound set available, the consortium will seed a massive community target prioritisation and target deconvolution effort. Moreover, in providing chemical tools without restriction, the consortium will also make available tools to invent new assays and unencumbered starting points for probe development or drug discovery. The consortium’s centralised, cell-based and biochemical assay panels will serve as a resource for the entire chemical biology community. The ability to access these capabilities will provide significant incentives for external scientists to contribute innovative compounds to the network, thus expanding the impact with donated resources. The cell and tissue platform with the high-quality, patient-derived cell assays will provide the opportunity for clinical scientists to undertake translational medical research and biomarker discovery, and will provide the roadmap for other clinical centers to access the libraries and make important translatable discoveries. Find out more in the full version of the Call 17 topic text.

• SESAR2020 IR-VLD Wave1
  EU · Horizon · Deadline 2016-04-20

  Specific Challenge : The current ATM environment based on static flight plans is evolving towards a Trajectory Based environment in order to improve Airports and ATM Network performance. Airspace Users’ (AU) decision processes and resulting business priorities differ from AU to AU and from flight to flight within one AU. The trajectory development and management processes in ATM currently do not allow each individual user to incorporate specific aircraft/flight priorities into the requested trajectory, and respect any constraint in a way that best meets the business priorities. Similarly, OAT flight plans are not harmonised at European level and information is not disseminated into the Network, this induces a lack of awareness about military traffic intentions that can impact ATM Network performance (including safety), and a lack of flexibility in the definition of cross-borders exercises and limitations in terms of interoperability. Irregular operations impose unplanned/additional cost on airlines and have a huge impact on airlines’ annual costs and revenue. Today the ATM system allows little flexibility to Airspace Users (e.g. ATFM slot swapping process).Airspace Users’ full participation through their Flight Operations Centres (FOC/WOC) into ATM Collaborative Processes, including flights’ prioritisation with the full Used Driven Prioritisation process (UDPP), is essential to minimise impacts of deteriorated operations for all stakeholders including AUs. A better recovery process that should offer more flexibility to accommodate AUs’ changing business priorities and equity in the ATM system The collaborative planning and flight execution processes shall be performed at “level playing field”, i.e. performance of all actors is taken into. Rules must be implemented in case no collaborative planning is possible. Scope : The project “ Optimised Airspace Users Operations ” aims at delivering the following SESAR Solutions: Airspace Users’ Processes for Trajectory Definition: development of FOC related processes for the management of the Shared Business Trajectory to achieve the full integration of FOCs in the ATM Network processes, increase FOCs role with regard to the Trajectory Management in future ATM and Investigate the impact of such integration on all concerned ATM actors performance. Airspace Users’ Fleet Prioritisation and Preferences (UDPP) development of the processes, methods and tools by which AUs can indicate their prioritization requests and to share Preferences with the other ATM stakeholders in Capacity Constrained Situations (CCS) and also in circumstances when there is no demand capacity imbalance. Mission Trajectory Driven Processes Development requirements, procedures and workflows for WOC to interact with other ATM stakeholders to accommodate individual Military AU’s needs and priorities without compromising optimum ATM system outcome and the performances of all stakeholders, through a full integration of the WOC within the ATM system. Airspace Users’ Trajectory Execution from FOC perspective: Development of FOC related processes, requirements and workflows for the management of the Reference Business Trajectory to ensure continuity in the CDM process throughout the trajectory life-cycle. Expected Impact : This project will develop solutions that are expected to have a positive impact on the Network improving: Increased Flexibility by allowing the Airspace Users to recommend to the Network Management function a priority order for flights. Environmental Sustainability - Fuel Efficiency. Increased punctuality and predictability of individual flights No negative impact on capacity, safety, environmental efficiency for network/airport performance

• Rural Renaissance
  EU · R&D · Horizon · Deadline 2019-01-23

  Specific Challenge : Many European macro-regions have very high potential to develop functioning circular bioeconomies, exploiting their land, aquatic or waste based resources, but they often suffer the drawbacks of less developed knowledge and innovation systems. Neither traditional nor innovative value-chains are fully exploited and the opportunities for creating value added processes are not recognised or not well understood. A systemic and integrated approach for sustainable production and consumption is often missing and rural communities fail to exploit the potential of an evidence-based, sustainable circular bioeconomy. These challenges are deeply inter-connected and mutually reinforce each other. Within this frame, coordinated and integrated actions need to be carried out to create synergies and complementarities between sectors and countries. This is to provide added value to regional, national and EU investments, remove barriers, avoid duplication and reduce fragmentation, as it was put forward in the Vision Paper of the “Central and Eastern European Initiative for Knowledge-based Agriculture, Aquaculture and Forestry in the Bioeconomy”, the BIOEAST Initiative [1] . Scope : This action is expected to contribute to the implementation of 'The BIOEAST Initiative' vision paper with its related action plan. This calls for the further alignment and convergence of national research, knowledge and innovation activities and other relevant initiatives and investments with the different actors and across different sectors, in primis between the European countries from the CEE macro-region and the whole EU. Proposals should support the BIOEAST Initiative to steer the development of strategies and evidence-based policies, to identify common challenges and validate common research areas, to map and establish data-driven support for the design and implementation of policies, the improvement of skills and the development of synergies between European and national funds. Proposals should therefore also improve Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKISs) in the CEE macro-region, make them more interconnected and structured and embed them within the European Research Area (ERA) and the European Innovation Partnership (EIP-AGRI). The activities should strengthen rural communities looking also at local small-scale value chains with strong rural development features. The Commission considers that proposals requesting a contribution from the EU in the range of EUR 3 million would allow this specific scope to be addressed appropriately. Nonetheless, this does not preclude the submission and selection of proposals requesting other amounts. Proposals shall include a task to cluster with other projects financed under RUR-09-2018. In agreement with the Commission services, projects should ensure appropriate flexibility to respond in real time to potentially fast-changing policy scenarios. Expected Impact : In the framework of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 8, 12, 13, 15 and in order to contribute to the implementation of the EU Bioeconomy Strategy, the Common Agricultural Policy and EU Forest Strategy, activities shall In the short term: Contribute to the implementation of the BIOEAST Initiative Vision and its related action plan Develop national bioeconomy strategies to tackle specific environmental and climatic challenges identified in the BIOEAST Initiative Vision Paper. Facilitate evidence-based policy making by developing bioeconomy-relevant statistical and administrative data. Promote co-creation of innovation and the multi-actor approach, improve knowledge flows and connection between actors within national and regional AKISs, and better link these with the ERA and the EIP-AGRI. In the medium term: Increase sustainable biomass production while maintaining or improving biodiversity and biosecurity. Facilitate the creation of new value-chains and value-added jobs and competences to sustain viable rural society. Boos

• Clean Sky 2 Call for Proposals 02
  EU · Horizon · Deadline 2015-11-18

  Specific Challenge : The objective is to design, develop, manufacture, test and flight qualify a novel type of freewheeling clutch system for high speed / high torque application to be integrated in the drivetrain of a tiltrotor. The main challenges are due to the need of obtaining extreme relibility and safety in a very compact format. The components will be integrated in the demonstrator drivetrain. Please refer to the full and formal topic descriptions published in this call.

• Clean Sky 2 Call for Proposals 06
  EU · Horizon · Deadline 2017-06-21

  Specific Challenge : The objective of the proposed activity is to develop a proof-of-concept for an optical hot air leak detection system to be integrated into the Topic Manager’s Air system controller and to perform functional/environmental tests. Please refer to the full and formal topic descriptions published in this call.

• Clean Sky 2 Call for Proposals 06
  EU · Horizon · Deadline 2017-06-21

  Specific Challenge : To design and manufacture the engine cradle that will support the engine on ground in the test facility. The purpose is to develop a light weight engine cradle with advanced instrumentation (in particular, loads, vibrations, temperatures). The applicant will also propose numerical studies over the flight envelope, focusing in particular on vibration damping and to be later compared with the tests results. The study shall take into account the installation of various equipments in the engine bay (air cooling oil cooler, actuators, etc). Please refer to the full and formal topic descriptions published in this call.

• Clean Sky 2 Call for Proposals 08
  EU · R&D · Horizon · Deadline 2018-07-12

  Specific Challenge : The purpose of this research work is to design and develop a HVDC current limiter prototype. The work encompasses design, performance simulation and prototype testing of an HVDC current limiter. The targeted application is Large Aircraft HVDC Power management centre. The prototype shall be validated up to TRL6. Please refer to the full topic descriptions document published in this call.

• Clean Sky 2 Call for Proposals 08
  EU · Horizon · Deadline 2018-07-12

  Specific Challenge : A vibro-acoustic actuation system for cabin comfort studies shall be developed and a comfort study on the thermal, vibro-acoustical, visual, spacial and ergonomic environment for passengers shall be performed within a Cabin Demonstrator. A suited measurement system to holistically assess the cabin environment shall be provided. A human comfort model shall be developed and validated for passenger physiological well-being and environmental comfort assessment, targeting different groups of passengers. Please refer to the full topic descriptions document published in this call.

• Clean Sky 2 Call for Proposals 07
  EU · Horizon · Deadline 2018-02-27

  Specific Challenge : This topic is for the development and demonstration of a highly robust and reliable Intelligent Power Module for integration into machines applications for arduous applications. Future optimized power systems permitting sharing between electrical sources will use high-performance electrical machines requiring conditioning of their output power using power electronics, such as Permanent magnet machines which permit maximum power density. The hardware required for power conditioning will need to be extremely light, small and robust, and the objective is to achieve these requirements through use of high-efficiency wide bandgap components and through integration with the electrical power generator in its harsh environment. Please refer to the full topic descriptions document published in this call.

• Clean Sky 2 Call for Proposals 08
  EU · Horizon · Deadline 2018-07-12

  Specific Challenge : The Applicant shall characterize in wind tunnel the key design choices of the basic engine intake configuration, as defined by LH. The Applicant will also propose optimized geometries (by CFD) to be evaluated in the same testing campaign. Moreover, it will characterize (by CFD only) the interactional effects due to rotor wake and its impact on the intake performance. Then, due to the peculiarity of the proposed intakes, an analytical assessment on the ice and snow effects shall be addressed. The novel intake geometry features will be installed on the Technology Demonstrator. Please refer to the full topic descriptions document published in this call.

• Integration of Third-Country Nationals
  EU · Social · Deadline 2018-03-01

  Scope : In the current context characterised by negative perceptions on migration among some segments of the public opinion, the integration of third-country nationals can be facilitated by communication activities promoting a positive narrative on migration and presenting the contribution that third-country nationals can make to societies in different areas. Considering that such communication and awareness raising activities will be all the more effective if promoted by a variety of stakeholders, it is particularly relevant to promote partnerships among local, regional and national authorities as well as civil society organisations with the aim to develop and implement such initiatives. The objectives of this priority are to: Support awareness raising projects aiming at highlighting the positive contribution of migrants to our societies; Communicating real facts about migration and integration; Combating stereotypes against third-country nationals; Contribute to giving a voice to third-country nationals in the public debate on migration and integration. Projects applications submitted under the present call for proposals under priority 1 can include the following activities (this list is non-exhaustive): projects in schools, sport clubs or youth clubs – targeting youth in particular; creation of audio-visual campaigns, also to be distributed to the public at large through the use of social media, which can include testimonies from third-country nationals and EU citizens on their personal experiences related to migration and integration; training for media professionals on how to find and communicate real facts about migration and the contribution of migrants to society; public communication campaigns by local or regional authorities. Projects should in particular aim at providing clearer facts on migration and integration as there is a knowledge gap among EU citizens (for instance people tend to overestimate the size of migration). Communication activities should be evidence-based (facts and figures) in order to build a positive narrative on migration and integration and contribute to change perceptions in that respect, even if the use of anecdotal evidence and story-telling can also play a role. Existing information and data on public perceptions on migration should be taken into account, for instance the data made available by the recently created Observatory of Public Attitudes to Migration [1] . Effective ways of communicating on migration/integration should be proposed through the projects including by adapting key messages to specific audiences which have negative preconceived attitudes towards migration/integration. [1] http://www.migrationpolicycentre.eu/opam/

• 2018-2020 Mobility for Growth
  EU · R&D · Horizon · Deadline 2020-04-28

  Specific Challenge : Urban air mobility (UAM) is a field of disruptive innovation, not only for aviation but also for mobility systems and urban planning at large. At urban / suburban and peri-urban / inter-urban level, point-to-point air connection can help overcome the lack or congestion of surface transport, lighten and complement logistic chains whilst saving time and recurrent infrastructure costs. The companies enabling urban air mobility and the cities and regions embracing it may develop competitive advantages, both in terms of manned/unmanned aircraft systems’ business and in terms of mobility services for people, emergency services and freight. Innovation is at the core of the challenge to make urban air mobility not only safe, secure, quiet and green but also more accessible, faster, affordable, inclusive and publicly accepted. Research activities are not only aeronautical but also cross-disciplinary to enable aerial traffic in the urban environment. This will notably encompass more autonomous systems and efficient integration with urban infrastructure, with energy and communication networks and with other transport modes in a system-of-systems approach and in line with the Commission's climate change Long Term Strategy [1] Scope : Proposals should address novel concepts, technologies and solutions beyond the state-of-the-art. Proposals should address all the following three research areas: A. Safety and security: particularly when operating over populated areas – including several aspects such as adverse weather and airflow conditions at low altitudes, human factors and automation, collision and avoidance; electro-magnetic compatibility; detection and surveillance of physical and cyber threats, prevention, preparedness, response and recovery from threats, including intentional interference and misuse of urban air mobility; and/or other relevant hazards and threats in a operation centric and risk-based approach. B. Sustainability with regard to the overall environmental footprint (e.g. energy demand; local emissions and global greenhouse gas emissions); and sustainability with regard to noise and visual pollution, including those aspects dealing with perception, monitoring and mitigation in urban environments.. C. Public acceptance, socio-economic modelling and relevant regulatory and organisational aspects of urban air mobility systems, such as those evolving from noise, visual pollution, privacy, shared-use, land-use, liability, safety (including airworthiness) and security of operations (including enforcement), or dedicated certification schemes. Co-creation and involvement of citizens is key for this area e.g. to anticipate the behaviour, the blocking points, the needs and public tolerance/embracement for such a new mobility. Policy recommendations should also include procurement and deployment strategies In addition, the proposals will also have to address one or more of the following research areas: D. Services: new door-to-door or emergency services concepts allowing UAM traffic to be embedded in multi-modal urban transportation environment; new approaches for regulatory due processes associated to the sign-off of urban air services. E. Operations: new concepts of operations allowing UAM traffic to be interwoven with the multi-modal urban transportation or emergency systems (e.g. ground/air ambulances), with due account of the safe and secure utilisation of the air space. F. Power-plant/propulsion system development for safe, economic and environmentally friendly UAM. Characteristics shall include high power/weight ratio, fast battery recharge/fuel-cell refill, high level of reliability and fail-safety and low level of noise, emissions and maintenance requirements. G. Infrastructure adaptation, evolution and integration into transport, energy and ICT networks for efficient and seamless door-to-door mobility. Particular emphasis should be addressed to potentially early urban air mobility services (e.g. for air

• Clean Sky 2 Call for Proposals 02
  EU · Digital · Horizon · Deadline 2015-11-18

  Specific Challenge : Develop an industry focused assessment tool to evaluate the environmental and sustainability impact of a product during its design. The tool will help aerospace efficiently manage the transition from low confidence early design data to more detailed assessments as part of existing design workflows. Please refer for the full and formal topic description to Annex I of the Clean Sky 2 Work Plan 2014-2015 (see under the tab "Topic Conditions and Documents")

• Clean Sky 2 Call for Proposals 02
  EU · Digital · Horizon · Deadline 2015-11-18

  Specific Challenge : Detailed and high accuracy (approximately 20 µm) measurement of aerodynamic surface shapes is a key enabler for the future of laminar flow aerodynamics. The objective of this topic is to develop an integrated and unobtrusive measurement system providing local and global wing structural deformation and temperature data with high environmental constraints. Please refer to the full and formal topic descriptions published in this call.

• Clean Sky 2 Call for Proposals 02
  EU · Horizon · Deadline 2015-11-18

  Specific Challenge : The subject of this topic is the design and manufacturing of a wind tunnel aircraft model (both sides) representing the FTB2 configuration WTT. The complete model will include the A/C model and the powered propulsive system and must be compatible for testing at two different wind tunnels. Please refer to the full and formal topic descriptions published in this call.