HORIZON-EUROHPC-JU-2023-QEC-05-01

European Quantum Excellence Centres (QECs) in applications for science and industry

Status
open for submission
Programme
Horizon Europe (HORIZON)
Action type
HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions
Opens
7 Nov 2023
Deadline
14 May 2024
Fetched
1 Jul 2026, 09:10 UTC
Plain-language summary

Funding for European Quantum Excellence Centres to advance quantum applications in science and industry under EuroHPC.

This call supports the creation of European Quantum Excellence Centres (QECs). These centres will focus on developing quantum technologies for scientific and industrial applications. The aim is to strengthen Europe's position in quantum computing and related fields.

Likely relevant for

  • Quantum technology researchers
  • High performance computing experts
  • Industry partners in quantum applications
  • Academic institutions in computer and information sciences

Project signals

Focus on quantum technology applicationsCollaboration between science and industryDevelopment of HPC-enabled quantum solutions

What it funds

  • Establishment and operation of Quantum Excellence Centres in Europe
  • Research and innovation in quantum computing and communication
  • Development of algorithms and complexity for quantum applications
  • Integration of quantum technologies with high performance computing

Expected outcomes

  • Enhanced European capabilities in quantum technologies
  • Strengthened collaboration between scientific and industrial stakeholders
  • Advancements in quantum algorithms and HPC integration
  • Increased competitiveness of European quantum industry

Who can apply / participate

  • Research organisations
  • Universities
  • Industry partners including SMEs and large enterprises
  • Consortia combining multiple types of organisations
  • Consortium composition requirements must be checked in the call text
  • Applicants must be based in eligible European countries as defined by the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking
  • Eligibility criteria to be verified in official call documents
  • Exact consortium size and composition
  • Specific country eligibility lists

Must check before shortlisting

  • Specific eligibility criteria and consortium requirements
  • Budget and funding rates
  • Submission deadlines and application procedures

Money

Budget details and funding rates are not stated in the provided information and must be checked in the official call documents.

Application notes

  • Single-stage submission model.
  • Check official call text for detailed application instructions and required documents

Derived from official EU Funding portal source · updated 2 Jul 2026, 10:34 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.

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Official source text

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