Quantum-Testing Infrastructure for Quantum Technologies

Expected Outcome: This action will establish a pan-European open-access testing and experimentation infrastructure for quantum technologies, enabling systematic validation and certification of quantum components and systems. Expected outcomes include: Deployment of distributed quantum testing facilities accessible across Europe, including remote access and standardized test protocols. Provision of certification services aligned with future standardisation efforts, ensuring trust, quality, and interoperability of quantum technologies. Support for SMEs, start-ups, and research institutions in validating quantum components and sub-systems. Strengthening of Europe’s competitiveness by ensuring robust quality assurance mechanisms and accelerating the time-to-market of emerging quantum products. Scope: The proposal should implement the testing-related part of the action plan established under the Framework Partnership Agreement for Qu-Test. The action must include: Expansion and interconnection of open-access testing facilities in multiple Member States, covering a range of quantum technologies (e.g., processors, sensors, photonics, control systems). Development and deployment of interoperable testing methodologies, benchmarking protocols, and certification procedures. Integration of metrological and validation capabilities into existing RTOs and academic infrastructures, focusing on TRL 4–7. Creation of a comprehensive digital platform supporting users in test planning, remote execution, and data reporting. Engagement with industry, especially start-ups and SMEs, to define user-driven requirements and access models. Establishment of feedback loops between testing and design/manufacturing entities to inform improvements and accelerate iterative development. Coordination with relevant European and international standardisation initiatives to prepare the ground for widespread adoption of certified quantum components. Alignment with SRIA 2030 objectives, focusing on ecosystem-wide support for quality, reliability, and reproducibility in quantum technology development. Technology Readiness Level - Technology readiness level expected from completed projects The rules are described in General Annex B of the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2026-2027. Testing activities (no TRL applies) are expected to validate technologies starting at TRL 3/4 and confirm their progression to TRL 5/7 by the end of the project.

Online Manual is your guide on the procedures from proposal submission to managing your grant. Horizon Europe Programme Guide contains the detailed guidance to the structure, budget and political priorities of Horizon Europe. Funding & Tenders Portal FAQ – find the answers to most frequently asked questions on submission of proposals, evaluation and grant management. Research Enquiry Service – ask questions about any aspect of European research in general and the EU Research Framework Programmes in particular. National Contact Points (NCPs) – get guidance, practical information and assistance on participation in Horizon Europe. There are also NCPs in many non-EU and non-associated countries (‘third-countries’). Enterprise Europe Network – contact your EEN national contact for advice to businesses with special focus on SMEs. The support includes guidance on the EU research funding. IT Helpdesk – contact the Funding & Tenders Portal IT helpdesk for questions such as forgotten passwords, access rights and roles, technical aspects of submission of proposals, etc. European IPR Helpdesk assists you on intellectual property issues. CEN-CENELEC Research Helpdesk and ETSI Research Helpdesk – the European Standards Organisations advise you how to tackle standardisation in your project proposal. The European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for their recruitment – consult the general principles and requirements specifying the roles, responsibilities and entitlements of researchers, employers and funders of researchers. Partner Search help you find a partner organisation for your proposal.

{
  "budgetYearsColumns": [
    "2026"
  ],
  "budgetTopicActionMap": {
    "115722": [
      {
        "action": "HORIZON-JU-EUROHPC-2026-QTI-13-01 - HORIZON-JU-RIA HORIZON JU Research and Innovation Actions",
        "expectedGrants": 1,
        "minContribution": 19000000,
        "maxContribution": 20000000,
        "budgetYearMap": {
          "2026": "20000000"
        },
        "plannedOpeningDate": "2026-08-13",
        "deadlineModel": "single-stage",
        "deadlineDates": [
          "2026-11-17"
        ]
      }
    ]
  }
}