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Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU)

Collection, Generation and Validation of Datasets suitable for training AI Models for 6G Networks and for AIaaS

Funds one project to build curated real-world and synthetic datasets, plus a shared data space, for training AI models that run 6G networks.

Where two proposals tie after coverage scoring, the JU's tie-break order for this 2026 call runs coverage, then impact, then excellence, before falling to SME participation and IKOP level -- the reverse of the impact-and-excellence order used in the SNS JU's 2025 calls, so a team assuming last year's sequence would misjudge where they stand. Award scoring itself folds the same SME and IKOP sub-cri…

This topic wants a curated collection of high-quality, real-world datasets capturing realistic 6G deployment conditions (user density, mobility, network traffic), an open-source simulator for generating synthetic equivalents, and a governed data space that manages the full data lifecycle for the SNS JU community. It also wants an audit framework to validate synthetic-data credibility and activities that drive adoption of the datasets, for example through CAMARA or Network APIs.

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.€8M

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6G Devices

🇪🇺SNS JU · European Union

Funds a coordination and support action to build a European roadmap and industrial strategy for simplified, RedCap-style 5G/6G devices ahead of the next EU research framework.

HardwareSemiconductors+2
€2M
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6G NTN-TN Unification/Integration

🇪🇺SNS JU · European Union

Funds research on core technologies that let satellite (non-terrestrial) and terrestrial 6G networks operate as one seamless system.

SpaceIoT & Edge
€8M
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6G Telco Cloud and Service Provision Enablers

🇪🇺SNS JU · European Union

Funds one project to build an evolvable 6G telco-cloud experimental infrastructure that hosts and validates network functions and AI/Compute/Security-as-a-Service.

AIHardware
€15M
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Advanced Architectures Systems and Technologies

🇪🇺SNS JU · European Union

Funds 6G network-architecture research on simplified control/user-plane designs, constrained AI for network operations, and serverless multi-domain service orchestration.

AIHardware
€3M
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Closed

Advanced IoT and Device Technologies

🇪🇺SNS JU · European Union

Funds research on near-zero-energy 6G IoT devices, unlicensed-band 6G connectivity, and next-generation connected IoT applications.

IoT & EdgeHardware
€3M
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EU-India International Collaboration

🇪🇺SNS JU · European Union

Funds a coordination and support action to build structured EU-India cooperation on 6G research, connecting European and Indian industry, standards bodies and research programmes.

HardwareAI+1
€1M
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Open

Modelling & simulation supported AI framework for military decision-making and training

🇪🇺European Commission · European Union

Pays up to EUR 8 million per proposal to build an AI framework for military simulation, war-gaming and decision-making training.

DefenseAI
€8MSep'26
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Open

Horizon CCAM: Generative AI for Perception & Decision-Making

🇪🇺European Commission · European Union

Funds two €6.5M projects using generative AI to sharpen real-time perception and decision-making for automated vehicles.

AIMobility
€6.5MOct'26
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Scheduled

Online harms detection and investigation tools using a short development cycle model

🇪🇺European Commission · European Union

Funds rapidly adaptable tools that help police detect and investigate emerging online harms.

AI
€7.8MNov'27
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Scheduled

Human-AI Collaboration for Future Manufacturing

🇪🇺European Commission · European Union

Funds €4–6M projects that make human-AI collaboration more inclusive, adaptable and effective on the factory floor.

Advanced ManufacturingAI+2
€4M – €6MFeb'27
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Open

Artistic intelligence — harnessing the power of the arts for complex challenges, soft skills and innovation

🇪🇺European Commission · European Union

Pays research consortiums roughly €4.5-5 million to study and pilot art-science-technology collaborations that boost innovation, soft skills and human-centred technology.

AI
€4.5M – €5MSep'26
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Scheduled

Cancer Mission: Functional Genomics for New Treatments

🇪🇺European Commission · European Union

Funds €7–8M projects that use functional genomics and patient data to uncover precise new targets for difficult-to-treat cancers.

BiotechMedtech+2
€7M – €8MSep'27