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EOSC Nodes with federating capabilities for the EOSC Federation

Funds projects that build new EOSC nodes — thematic or regional entry points into Europe's federated open-science cloud.

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EOSC Nodes with federating capabilities for the EOSC Federation is a European Commission grant that funds projects building new EOSC nodes — thematic or regional entry points into Europe's federated open-science cloud. By the end of the project, funded activities are expected to reach Technology Readiness Level 7 to 8. On top of the standard Horizon Europe evaluation criteria, the Impact criterion…

This topic funds projects that establish new nodes in the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) federation, each with a clear identity such as a thematic domain (data, computing) or geographic area. Proposals must show they can meet the EOSC federation's technical, legal and organisational requirements, and set out a credible plan to sustain the node beyond the project's lifespan.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.-
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.-
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.-
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€30M

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