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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 September 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
EuroHPC Joint Undertaking has substantially expanded its quantum call portfolio since early June 2026. An initial batch of four calls covered quantum sensors, photonic quantum computing platforms, quantum standards and quantum machine learning. On 13 August 2026, EuroHPC JU opened six further calls covering neutral-atom, superconducting and trapped-ion computing platforms, next-generation QKD systems, and quantum pilot lines and testing infrastructure. In total, ten quantum-related calls are now open. This article also points to broader developments linking high-performance computing, artificial intelligence and quantum technologies. 4 call topics opened 2 June 2026 EuroHPC JU opened four calls as part of its growing quantum activities. The topics are quantum sensors for inertial navigation in GNSS-denied or contested environments, large-scale photonic quantum computing platform technologies, standards for quantum technologies, and quantum machine learning. Large-Scale Photonic Quantum Computing Platform Technologies (HORIZON-JU-EUROHPC-2026-PQC-06) – 30/9/26 Standards for Quantum Technologies (HORIZON-JU-EUROHPC-2026-STAND-05) – 30/9/26 Grand Challenge on Quantum Sensors for Inertial Navigation (HORIZON-JU-EUROHPC-2026-NGC-04) – 14/1/27 Quantum Machine Learning (HORIZON-JU-EUROHPC-2026-QML-07) – 28/1/27 The deadlines for photonic quantum computing platforms and quantum standards are on 30 September 2026, the two other call topics (quantum sensors inertial navigation, quantum machine learning) are in January 2027. 6 additional call topics opened 13 August 2026 EuroHPC JU has since opened a second, larger wave of quantum calls, bringing the total number of open quantum-related calls to ten. These six calls all opened on 13 August 2026 and share a single deadline of 17 November 2026, 17:00 (CET): Neutral-Atom Platform Technologies (HORIZON-JU-EUROHPC-2026-NAPT-11) – 17/11/26 Superconducting Platform Technologies – 17/11/26 Trapped-Ion Platform Technologies – 17/11/26 Next-Generation QKD Systems – 17/11/26 Quantum Experimental Pilot Lines for Quantum Technologies – 17/11/26 Quantum-Testing Infrastructure for Quantum Technologies – 17/11/26 Together, these calls target most of the major quantum hardware platforms (neutral-atom, superconducting, trapped-ion), secure quantum communication (QKD), and the infrastructure needed to bring quantum technologies from lab to industrial scale (pilot lines and testing/validation infrastructure). The neutral-atom call, for example, aims to deliver industry-ready, cloud-accessible quantum processors and simulators of up to 10,000 physical qubits, interoperable with HPC environments — illustrative of the scale and ambition across this batch. Full call texts, eligibility conditions and submission details are available via the EuroHPC JU Research & Innovation Calls page. EuroHPC and Quantum Europe Strategy These calls sit within a wider European policy and infrastructure context. Current strategic discussions around the Quantum Europe Strategy and the expanded EuroHPC JU mandate point to several parallel action lines: deployment of quantum computers and simulators, preparation of competence clusters, first steps towards secure quantum networking, supply-chain mapping, skills and talent actions, and international cooperation with partners including Canada, Korea and Japan. Six technical roadmaps are also being prepared on quantum computing and simulation, quantum communication, quantum sensing and metrology, quantum supply chain and enabling technologies, quantum chips industrialisation, and European quantum standards. These roadmaps are expected to look at cross-cutting issues such as security and defence aspects, standardisation, pilot lines, testing facilities and enabling conditions. Quantum topics linked with AI & Infrastructure EuroHPC JU is also expanding the links between quantum, AI and HPC infrastructure. In Bologna, SOL, the sixth EuroHPC quantum computer, was inaugurated together with LISA, the AI-optimised upgrade of the Leonardo supercomputer. SOL is based on neutral atoms and is designed to support hybrid quantum-classical workflows, while LISA aims to strengthen AI-intensive workloads, including large language models and multimodal generative AI. In parallel, the European Commission selected the EUROPA consortium as winner of the Frontier AI Grand Challenge; the consortium is expected to develop an open-source frontier AI model covering all 24 official EU languages on European infrastructure. On governance, EuroHPC JU has added a new Quantum Technologies Advisory Group alongside RIAG (the Research and Innovation Advisory Group – looks ahead at "what Europe should develop next") and INFRAG (Infrastructure Advisory Group – focuses on "what infrastructure Europe should build and operate") to advise on quantum development, deployment, integration into the European HPC ecosystem, international cooperation, skills, standardisation and security. If you are looking at future funding, infrastructure access and the growing connection between quantum, AI and HPC capabilities in Europe — including this second, larger wave of platform-technology calls — make sure to get involved in the EuroHPC JU ecosystem. You may also wish to attend ISC High Performance 2026 in Hamburg, with activities linked to supercomputers, Centres of Excellence, quantum computing projects and skills initiatives, including EuroQHPC-Integration, EuroQCS, HPCQS, QEX/QEC4QEA, HPCTRAIN, EUMaster4HPC and the HPC in Europe Portal. This article is a substantial update of an earlier published version.
The Commission has launched a consultation aiming to gather feedback from stakeholders on the Commission’s envisaged approach to applying the ‘Do No Significant Harm principle (DNSH) to the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028-2034, presented in this concept paper. You can give your input on this concept paper via this survey until 16 September 2026. This consultation follows the Call for Evidence published on the “Have your say” portal in March 2026. The NCP Flanders infosheet “DNSH principle in Horizon Europe” provides an overview of key information on the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) principle, including its background, underlying concepts and practical application in Horizon Europe.
The European Commission call for applications inviting top scientists researching AI or using AI in their research to join the newly formed RAISE High-Level Academic Advisory Board. The group’s tasks shall be to: Assist Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DGs RTD) and for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (DG CNECT) in the preparation of policy initiatives in the field of AI science Bring about an exchange of experience and good practice in the field of AI Science Provide the Commission with input on specific policy issues at the request of DGs RTD and CNECT. the content of work programmes of the Research and Innovation Framework Programme and/or partnerships the organisational design of RAISE the framework conditions necessary to help achieve the objectives of RAISE the development of benchmarks and/or metrics for AI in different disciplines, as well as indicators to measure the success of RAISE The group shall consist of 10-15 members. Members shall be appointed for 2 years. Their term of office may be renewed. DGs RTD and DG CNECT shall establish a reserve list. Who could apply? The Commission is looking for academics leading in AI research, working at the interface of AI fundamental research and its application across scientific fields. All information related to this call for applications is available in the Register of Commission Expert Groups and Other Similar Entities and this news article. The call documentation in the register provides more information on the selection criteria and procedure and application procedure. The call opened on 15 June and the deadline is 4 September 2026. Applications must be sent to EC-RAISE@ec.europa.eu. Background The Commission launched in the autumn of 2025 RAISE (the Resource for AI Science in Europe) under the European AI in Science Strategy (COM(2025) 724 final) presented alongside the Apply AI Strategy (COM(2025) 723 final), to pool Europe’s leading AI talent, computational power, data and research funding. Its goal is to accelerate breakthroughs in fundamental AI research and across scientific disciplines such as medicine, climate science and advanced materials, through the use of AI. The advisory board will be a key component of the governance of RAISE and will help consolidate efforts toward the uptake of AI in science and the acceleration of scientific breakthroughs in AI.
Here you will find an overview of upcoming Cluster 6-related Partnership calls opening in September 2026, including key topics, information sessions and proposal deadlines. Call opening 8 September — Water4All: Sustainable Water Management Topics include integrated water monitoring, nature-based approaches, adaptive water infrastructure and resilient water governance. Information webinar: 17 September, 14:00–16:00 CEST Registration Pre-proposal deadline: 10 November 2026 For more information, please visit: Call information/Water4All Call opening 9 September — Biodiversa+ The call will address novel ecosystems, their functioning, socio-ecological dynamics, future trajectories, and the distribution of biodiversity benefits, costs and trade-offs. Approximately €40 million has been provisionally reserved. Information webinar: 10 September 2026 11 CEST Registration Pre-proposal deadline: expected in early November For more information, please visit: Call information/Biodiversa+ Call opening 14 September — Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership The fourth Joint Transnational Call has an indicative budget of €37 million. It covers sustainable blue-economy sectors, digital and ecosystem-based management of sea uses, marine bioresources, and resilient coastal communities and businesses. Questions: sbep.call-secretariat@uefiscdi.ro Pre-proposal deadline: 16 November 2026 For more information, please visit: Call information/Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership Call opening 15 September — FORESTPathways The first FOREST Partnership Joint Call will provide more than €40 million in indicative public funding. Its provisional topics cover climate-resilient forest systems, multifunctional forest management, innovative wood-based products, and forest value chains, markets and governance. Information webinar: 17 September at 10:00 CEST. Webinar information and registration For more information, please visit: Call information/FORESTPathways The FOREST Partnership is also recruiting independent experts to evaluate proposals. For more information, please visit: Become a FOREST Joint Call expert
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