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Guide · updated 8 Nov 2026

Horizon Europe Cluster 4 (Digital, Industry and Space) calls 2026–2027: deadlines and budgets

Cluster 4 funds artificial intelligence, data, chips, quantum, advanced materials, manufacturing and space. This guide also covers the EuroHPC, Chips and Smart Networks joint undertakings.

  • 22open now
  • 19forthcoming
  • 17 Nov 2026next deadline
  • €830.9 millionindicative budget
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Upcoming deadlines

Open and forthcoming topics, sorted by next deadline. Source: European Commission, EU Funding & Tenders Portal. Data refreshed daily.

Call topicStatusDeadlineBudget
Trapped-Ion Platform TechnologiesHORIZON-JU-EUROHPC-2026-TIPT-09-01Open17 Nov 2026€20 million
Superconducting Platform TechnologiesHORIZON-JU-EUROHPC-2026-SPT-10-01Open17 Nov 2026€20 million
Quantum Experimental Pilot Lines for Quantum TechnologiesHORIZON-JU-EUROHPC-2026-QEXP-14-01Open17 Nov 2026€15 million
Quantum-Testing Infrastructure for Quantum TechnologiesHORIZON-JU-EUROHPC-2026-QTI-13-01Open17 Nov 2026€20 million
Neutral-Atom Platform TechnologiesHORIZON-JU-EUROHPC-2026-NAPT-11-01Open17 Nov 2026€20 million
Next-Generation QKD SystemsHORIZON-JU-EUROHPC-2026-NQKD-12-01Open17 Nov 2026€24 million
Quantum Machine LearningHORIZON-JU-EUROHPC-2026-QML-07-01Open28 Jan 2027€6 million
Expert network on Critical raw materials (CSA)HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-17Open2 Feb 2027€3 million
Circular innovative advanced materials: facilitating the transition from design to markets (RIA) (Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU and Made in Europe partnerships)HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-06Open2 Feb 2027€36 million
Innovative advanced materials and new production processes – reducing dependencies on Critical and Strategic Raw Materials (IA) (Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU and Processes4Planet partnerships)HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-22Open2 Feb 2027€36 million
Advanced manufacturing for key products (IA) (Made in Europe partnership)HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-02Open2 Feb 2027€36 million
Factory processes and automation for de- and re-manufacturing (RIA) (Made in Europe partnership)HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-03Open2 Feb 2027€36 million
Unlocking the potential of academic intellectual assets for industry, SMEs and startups (CSA)HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-42Open2 Feb 2027€2 million
Fast Track to Research and Innovation for breakthroughs in industrial technologies (Research and Innovation Action)HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-61Open2 Feb 2027€20 million
Fast Track to Innovation for breakthroughs in the Chemical Industry Action Plan (Research and Innovation Action)HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-62Open2 Feb 2027€13.6 million
Pilot access schemes to Technology Infrastructures for European startups, scaleups and innovative SMEs (CSA)HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-47Open2 Feb 2027€5 million
‘Proof of market’ to improve valorisation and commercialisation of Horizon generated R&I results (IA)HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-49Open2 Feb 2027€4.7 million
Technologies for innovative processing of raw materials (IA)HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-16Open2 Feb 2027€49 million
Textile circularity through advanced processing and manufacturing technologies and system approaches (IA) (Textiles for the Future partnership)HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-08Open2 Feb 2027€16 million
Efficient energy input from renewable sources and energy management in the process industries (IA) (Processes4Planet and Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU partnerships)HORIZON-CL4-2027-02-MAT-PROD-32-two-stageOpen2 Feb 2027€52.5 million

Frequently asked questions

How many Horizon Europe Cluster 4 (Digital, Industry and Space) calls are open now?

As of 8 Nov 2026, 22 are open for submission and 19 are forthcoming, according to the European Commission's Funding & Tenders Portal.

When is the next deadline?

The next deadline is 17 Nov 2026, for “Trapped-Ion Platform Technologies” (HORIZON-JU-EUROHPC-2026-TIPT-09-01).

What is the total indicative budget?

The indicative budget of the open and forthcoming topics listed here adds up to €830.9 million.

Where do I apply?

Proposals are submitted through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal before 17:00 Brussels time on the deadline day. Always read the official call documents before applying.

Can Ullswater Investments help me apply?

Yes. Ullswater Investments, EU funding advisors based in Madrid, matches projects with the right call, builds consortia and writes and reviews proposals.