# HORIZON JU Research and Innovation Actions

**Funder:** European Commission (EuroHPC JU)
**Budget:** €19M–€20M
**Deadline:** 17 November 2026 (17:00:00 Brussels time)
**Consortium:** Required — minimum 3 entities from 3 EU member states or EuroHPC JU Participating States; entities controlled by non-eligible countries may be excluded
**Application:** Single stage
**TRL:** 4-7
**Frequency:** One-off
**Eligible countries:** AL, AT, BE, BG, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IS, IE, IL, IT, LV, LT, LU, MT, MD, ME, NL, MK, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SK, SI, ES, SE, CH, TR, GB
**Official call:** https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/horizon-ju-eurohpc-2026-tipt-09-01
**Last updated:** 16 Aug 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Topic HORIZON-JU-EUROHPC-2026-TIPT-09-01. Funds scale-up of European trapped-ion quantum computing platforms to >1000 physical qubits, integrated with HPC, targeting TRL 4→7. Participation limited to legal entities in EU Member States or EuroHPC JU Participating States; entities controlled by non-eligible countries require guarantees. Indicative 1 grant of up to €20M.

## Summary

HORIZON JU Research and Innovation Actions funds the scale-up of European trapped-ion quantum computing platforms to over 1000 physical qubits, integrated with high-performance computing, advancing from TRL 4 to TRL 7. The call offers up to €20 million per project and requires a consortium of at least 3 entities from 3 different EU member states or EuroHPC JU Participating States. This one-off call targets quantum computing teams ready to move prototypes toward industrial deployment.

## Who should apply

- Quantum computing research teams with trapped-ion platform expertise at TRL 4 or higher
- Consortia of at least 3 entities from 3 different EU member states or EuroHPC JU Participating States
- Teams with proven integration experience linking quantum computing to high-performance computing infrastructure
- Industry and academic partners ready to advance toward commercialisation or operational deployment

## Key dates

- Deadline 17 November 2026 at 17:00 Brussels time
- Single-stage application
- Target: scale to >1000 physical qubits with TRL advancement from 4 to 7

## Tips for applicants

- Consortium assembly is gating, identify partners early and confirm their institutional eligibility and commitment before drafting.
- Integration with HPC is a core evaluation criterion; articulate how your trapped-ion platform will interface with European HPC systems concretely.
- TRL progression from 4 to 7 is the outcome metric; lay out a realistic pathway for each milestone with assigned responsibility and de-risking steps.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much funding does HORIZON JU offer for trapped-ion quantum computing?

Up to €20 million per project.

### What is the minimum consortium size for this call?

At least 3 legal entities from 3 different EU member states or EuroHPC JU Participating States.

### What technology readiness level does this call target?

Projects advancing from TRL 4 to TRL 7, with integration to high-performance computing.

### Is this call recurring?

No, this is a one-off call with a single deadline of 17 November 2026.

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