The SNS JU Programme has funded 266 open call projects through cascading funding, supporting 366 third-party stakeholders with grants ranging from 50,000€ to 200,000€. Stream C allocates 20% of its budget to develop experimental infrastructure and proof-of-concept enablers, while Stream D dedicates 40% to large-scale trials and pilots in vertical sectors. These initiatives aim to validate and improve 6G technologies by enabling SMEs and startups to access EU resources for innovative research and infrastructure development. The results highlight a diverse participation of organizations across multiple countries, facilitating the deployment of advanced 6G experimental environments.
Source: https://smart-networks.europa.eu/sns-ju-projects-open-calls-results/
Keywords: SNS JU Programme, open calls, experimental infrastructure, third-party financing, proof of concepts