Call updates

Jul 2, 2024 12:16:15 PM

This topic contributes to the objectives of the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP). As such, eligible proposals that exceed the evaluation thresholds will be awarded a Sovereignty Seal. The Sovereignty Seal is a quality label which main purpose is to facilitate funding to the projects awarded the Seal from private a

EVALUATION RESULTS 

Published: 06.12.2022 

Deadline: 21.03.2024 

Available budget: EUR 46,300,000.00  

The results of the evaluation for each topic are as follows: 

Summary of external observer report 

The Independent Observer (IO) confirms that the evaluation followed the applicable rules for the call, and that it was competently evaluated in a fair and equitable manner by both the experts and Agency staff. The IO did not observe any event or activity that gave rise to specific concern that might have jeopardised the fairness of the evaluation. The IO understands that the experts were generally comfortable with the process and the schedule. 

We recently informed the applicants about the evaluation results for their proposals.  

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Mar 21, 2024 10:30:03 PM

The call HORIZON-CL4-2024-SPACE-01 closed on the 21/03/2024.

28 proposals have been submitted.

The breakdown per topic is:

• HORIZON-CL4-2024-SPACE-01-64: 1 proposal

Evaluation results are expected to be communicated in the first half of July 2024.

Mar 20, 2024 10:11:47 PM

This topic contributes to the objectives of the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP). As such, eligible proposals that exceed the evaluation thresholds will be awarded a Sovereignty Seal. The Sovereignty Seal is a quality label which main purpose is to facilitate funding to the projects awarded the Seal from private and public sources.

Nov 23, 2023 1:39:22 PM

The submission session is now available for: HORIZON-CL4-2024-SPACE-01-64(HORIZON-RIA)

Quantum Space Gravimetry Phase-B study & Technology Maturation

TOPIC ID: HORIZON-CL4-2024-SPACE-01-64

Programme: Horizon Europe Framework Programme (HORIZON)
Call: STRATEGIC AUTONOMY IN DEVELOPING, DEPLOYING AND USING GLOBAL SPACE-BASED INFRASTRUCTURES, SERVICES, APPLICATIONS AND DATA 2024 (HORIZON-CL4-2024-SPACE-01)
Type of action: HORIZON-RIA HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions
Type of MGA: HORIZON Action Grant Budget-Based [HORIZON-AG]
Deadline model: single-stage
Planned opening date: 21 November 2023
Deadline date: 20 February 2024 17:00:00 Brussels time

ExpectedOutcome:
Support the EU space policy and the EU Green Deal by providing the detailed definition of a quantum space gravimetry (QSG) pathfinder mission
Ensure EU sovereignty and non-dependence for the development of capacities leading to the availability of quantum space gravimetry
Enhance the TRL of the critical components necessary to build quantum gravimetry for space
These outcomes will contribute to securing the autonomy of supply for critical technologies and equipment, and fostering the EU's space sector competitiveness, in line with the Expected Impact of the destination.

One proposal for this Phase-B study and the associated technology maturation will be selected.

Scope:
The final objective of this call is to prepare the next phases of the implementation of a Quantum Space Gravimetry pathfinder mission. To achieve this objective, one proposal for a phase B study, as specified in ECSS‐M‐ST‐10C, leading to a preliminary definition of a quantum space gravimetry pathfinder mission, will be selected. This activity will cover both the quantum space gravimetry payload and satellite platform. This activity will also include the implementation measures that will enhance the technological readiness of the critical components leading to TRL 6/7 at the end of the project. The proposals will detail the reviews organised under the study. These reviews, organised by the consortium, will be open to COM and ESA experts. The Phase B will conclude with a Preliminary Design Review.

Quantum Space Gravimetry Pathfinder Mission Statement:

The goals of the quantum space gravimetry (QSG) pathfinder mission are:

to consolidate the leadership of the European Union know-how in Quantum Sensing for Space and
to demonstrate key technologies, their viability and related performances.
Necessary for the later deployment of a full QSG mission (e.g. BEC technology, rotation compensation, etc.), and pave the way to future space-based applications and services enabled by its data.

The focus of the QSG pathfinder mission shall be on the operation of a complete quantum accelerometer system and the detailed characterization of its performance in space. The results of the pathfinder mission, demonstrating the European Union capabilities and validating the technology, shall enable the development of ultra-sensitive sensors for an ambitious post-pathfinder QSG mission in the next step.

The QSG pathfinder mission shall be launched within this decade, paving the way for the deployment of an EU QSG mission within the next decade. The technology developed shall foster the EU non-dependence and leadership in this domain.

In this topic the integration of the gender dimension (sex and gender analysis) in research and innovation content is not a mandatory requirement.

Specific Topic Conditions:
Activities are expected to achieve TRL 6-7 by the end of the project – The reference TRL definition is the ISO 16290:2013 applicable to the space sector.