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NCP Flanders is conducting a short satisfaction survey to gather valuable feedback and suggestions on the NCP services. The survey is organised into three sections: NCP Flanders assistance, info sessions, and NCP Flanders website & LinkedIn. If you are not familiar with one of these sections, the survey will automatically guide you to the next section. The survey is fully anonymous and will remain open until 24 July 2026. The NCP Flanders team would greatly appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to fill in the survey and provide your opinion via this link. If you would like to get in touch NCP Flanders, please mail to info@ncpflanders.be
The SHIELD pre-commercial procurement has been opened by the ministries of interior of France, Spain and Slovakia together with the French national railway company. It aims to procure the development, testing and field validation of innovative solutions for protecting public spaces against security threats related to crowd management. Interested bidders are invited to submit offers by 25 August 2026. The source text does not provide further details on eligibility, budget, procurement phases or where tender documents can be accessed. More information: https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/-/detail/363743-2026
The European Rare Diseases Research Alliance (ERDERA) will launch a Clinical Trial Call 2026 (ECTC) on 1 July 2026, supporting multinational, Good Clinical Practice (GCP)-compliant Phase I, Phase I/II and Phase II interventional clinical trials in rare diseases. Priority areas: paediatric rare diseases; rapidly progressive rare diseases; and rare diseases with no approved therapeutic options or with substantial residual unmet medical need despite existing treatments. How it works: A multi‑stage process with a mandatory Expression of Interest. Stage 0 – Expression of Interest: Deadline 10 September 2026 Stage 1 – Short Proposal Stage: Deadline 29 October 2026 Stage 2 – Support Stage: January – July 2027 Stage 3 – Full Proposal Stage: July – September 2027 Funding Decisions: February 2028 An information webinar for prospective applicants will be held on 6 July 2026 and will provide an overview of the call objectives, eligibility requirements, evaluation process and indicative timeline.More information in the pre-announcement and on the ERDERA website (incl. draft Call text).
NCP Flanders is conducting a short satisfaction survey to gather valuable feedback and suggestions to further improve its services. The survey is organised into three sections: NCP Flanders assistance, info sessions, and NCP Flanders website & LinkedIn. If you are not familiar with one of these sections, the survey will automatically guide you to the next section. The survey is fully anonymous and will remain open until 24 July 2026. The NCP Flanders team would greatly appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to fill in the survey and provide your opinion via this link. If you would like to get in touch NCP Flanders, please mail to info@ncpflanders.be
The EuCNC & 6G Summit 2026 in Málaga marked a clear turning point in Europe’s journey toward next‑generation connectivity. Under the theme “6G – Connecting Intelligence”, the event highlighted how Europe is moving from exploratory 6G research to large‑scale validation and early deployment. As one session put it, the priority now is to “accelerate the development of mature 6G technologies and demonstrate their value in real‑world environments” . For Flanders‑based stakeholders—researchers, companies, public authorities—the summit offered a preview of what the next years of European funding and policy will look like. Europe’s 6G Strategy: Integration, Validation, and Sovereignty A central message throughout the summit was the need to strengthen Europe’s technological sovereignty in network technologies. The SNS Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) confirmed that the upcoming Work Programme 2027 (WP2027) will place greater emphasis on higher Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs), large‑scale demonstrations, and market‑uptake activities. The first draft of WP2027 is expected in July 2026, with publication foreseen for December 2026 . Several strategic directions emerged: 6G in operational environments: Demonstrations will increasingly move out of the lab and into real‑world settings, with a focus on measurable impact. Microelectronics as a strategic pillar: The integration of 6G and microelectronics is seen as essential for Europe’s competitiveness, and interest in this topic was “strongly highlighted” by the community . AI‑native networks and quantum technologies: WP2027 will explicitly integrate AI and quantum topics, reflecting the convergence of digital technologies. Dual‑use considerations: Discussions noted a growing attention to technologies with both civil and defence relevance, such as satellite communications and fibre‑cable sensing for maritime monitoring. The cooperation between SNS JU and the Chips JU was repeatedly emphasised as a “key strategic area” for Europe’s future digital infrastructure, even though no formal joint calls are planned at this stage . Lessons Learned 1. Higher TRLs and Demonstrators Will Dominate Future Calls Projects that can show integration, validation, and early deployment will be favoured. This is a shift from exploratory research to applied innovation. 2. AI Is No Longer Optional Around 80% of current SNS projects already incorporate AI/ML mechanisms, underscoring the central role of AI‑native network design in 6G development . 3. Microelectronics Expertise Will Be in High Demand With Europe aiming to strengthen its semiconductor capabilities, Flemish actors active in chips, RF components, and device integration will find new opportunities—especially in cross‑JU alignment topics. 4. International Cooperation Will Expand WP2027 is expected to include cooperation with Taiwan and other global partners, opening doors for Flemish organisations with international ambitions. 5. Standardisation Matters More Than Ever The summit reiterated the need for Europe to “assure a leading role in standardisation bodies” to secure long‑term competitiveness . Opportunities: Evaluators Wanted SNS JU is actively seeking experts to evaluate upcoming project proposals. Profiles include industry specialists, researchers, network operators, start‑ups, and public authorities. Required expertise ranges from 5G/6G telecoms to microelectronics, AI, testbeds, and security. Evaluators must have at least five years of relevant experience and no conflicts of interest . Looking Ahead Europe is preparing for the transition from 6G research to 6G deployment. For Flemish organisations, this means new opportunities—but also the need to scale up, collaborate across disciplines, and engage early with the upcoming WP2027. The next months will be crucial as the draft programme becomes available and stakeholders are invited to provide feedback. Useful Links Explore the EuCNC & 6G Summit website: https://www.eucnc.eu/ Browse the 2026 programme: https://www.eucnc.eu/programme/ Interested in becoming an SNS JU evaluator? Visit the SNS JU website or contact NCP Flanders for guidance.
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The UNCHAIN project, ‘urban logistics and planning: anticipating urban freight generation and demand including digitalisation of urban freight’ obtained funding from the Horizon Europe’s Mobility Cluster. The project focuses on breaking down data silos and promoting public-private data exchange across a unified European mobility data space, enabling more informed decisions and greater efficiency. The City of Mechelen is a partner in the project and takes on the role of ‘follower city’: it will work alongside the primary demonstration sites (in Madrid, Berlin and Florence) to maximize the geographical coverage and replicability of solutions across Europe. Mechelen aims to test 2 concrete solutions in the UNCHAIN project, with the aim to help addressing its current and future challenges in urban freight distribution.
