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CELTIC-NEXT call for projects – Spring 2026
The CELTIC-NEXT Spring Call 2026 invites innovative R&D proposals aligned with its vision of a next-generation communications for a secured, trusted, and sustainable digital society. Open from 1 December 2025 to 24 April 2026, the call covers a wide scope across ICT, including, for example, network capacity, photonics, satellite systems, mobility, security, robustness, energy efficiency, 5G, 6G, IoT, smart cities and homes, Industry 4.0, logistics, automotive telecoms, blockchain, fintech, e-health, big data, privacy, identity and public safety and way more.
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Innovation beyond borders
We are the world's leading intergovernmental network for advancing technology- and business-driven research and innovation, propelling companies forward, driving success, and delivering lasting, sustainable impacts for our stakeholders.
We provide a trusted platform that empowers innovators to connect internationally, foster collaborations across markets and technologies, and access funding for cross-border projects, driving competitiveness and sustainable market success.
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