EU-India International Collaboration
Coordination and support of structured collaboration and exchange between European and Indian stakeholders in the field of advanced connectivity research. Submission deadline 29.04.2026, planned start 29.01.2026.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The goal is to conduct an in-depth analysis of the 6G strategies of India and the EU, identify collaborations, and develop measures to strengthen the European industrial position in the Indian 6G value chain network, as well as to develop joint research roadmaps and standardization strategies.
Eligible expenses
- Personnel expenses
- Travel and accommodation costs
- Material costs for workshops and expert meetings
- Costs for publications and dissemination
Non-eligible expenses
- Acquisition of real estate
- Retroactive costs
- Purchase of end devices
Eligible to apply
- Companies
- Educational Institutions
- Public Institutions
Funding requirements
- Legal entities in EU Member States or associated countries
- Participation only upon fulfillment of Article 22(5) Horizon Europe Regulation
- Exclusion of high-risk suppliers within the meaning of the 5G security requirements
Documents required for application
- Project description
- Curricula vitae of key researchers
- Financing plan
- Proof of legal and operational capacity
Evaluation criteria
- Innovative content of the EU–India cooperation
- Relevance to 6G research objectives
- Potential to strengthen the European industry
- Quality of the dissertation and dissemination strategy
Description
The EU-India International Collaboration (HORIZON-JU-SNS-2026-STREAM-CSA-03) promotes coordinated cooperation between European and Indian stakeholders in the field of advanced connectivity research. With a duration of 24 months and a funding amount of €1 million, companies, educational institutions, and public bodies from EU Member States and associated countries are invited to establish bilateral 6G cooperation structures. The action aims at an in-depth analysis of national 6G strategies, mapping of supply chains, and identification of synergies in industrial value networks. Selected consortia will prepare joint research roadmaps, develop standardization approaches, and organize intensified exchange formats such as workshops, expert visits, and pilot projects.
Participating organizations must present a Gender Equality Plan and must not involve high-risk suppliers as defined by EU communication security. Personnel, travel, and material costs as well as workshops and publications are funded at 100%. Submissions are to be made by April 29, 2026, via the Funding & Tenders Portal. Evaluation criteria include innovation content, relevance to 6G objectives, contribution to strengthening European industry, and quality of the dissemination strategy. The closely coordinated EU-India action supports the SNS JU and 6G-IA in shaping political measures to consolidate Europe’s position in the international standardization process and to advance industrial partnerships for a sustainably open 6G landscape.
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