European Commission (EuroHPC JU)

HORIZON JU Research and Innovation Actions

€19M–€20M| Deadline: 17 November 2026 (in 30 days)

17:00:00 Brussels time

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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.

Details

Funder	European Commission (EuroHPC JU)
Budget	€19M–€20M
Deadline	17 November 2026
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	ALATBEBGHRCYCZDKEEFIFRDEGRHUISIEILITLVLTLUMTMDMENLMKNOPLPTRORSSKSIESSECHTRGB

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.

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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