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What is it?
The GÉANT Innovation Programme is a unique opportunity to leverage the initial development and testing of new ideas.
The GÉANT Association has set aside 300,000 euros to support an Innovation Program for specific research projects to be carried out by the GÉANT Community, i.e. NRENs(National Research and Education Networks) that are members of GÉANT, universities, polytechnics, research institutions or other legal entities to which a member of the GÉANT Association - in the case of Portugal, FCCN - provides services.
The call for proposals is intended to finance research projects up to 30 thousand euros, for a duration not exceeding 9 months.
Who is it intended for?
NRENs that are members of the GÉANT Association or legal entities of one of its 'linked entities', including universities, polytechnics, research or education institutes or institutions linked to NRENs. All of these are welcome and eligible for funding under this programme.
What topics can be considered?
Any topic as long as it is within the mission of the GÉANT Community! Proposals may be in areas such as networking, cloud computing, security, authentication and identity, and education.
Innovative proposals that demonstrate significant scientific or societal and economic impact and create benefits for the European research and education community GÉANT are particularly encouraged. Examples of past innovations developed in the GÉANT Community include widely adopted services such as eduroam, eduVPN and eduMEET.
Funding decisions are based on criteria such as: quality, innovation, potential impact and value for money.
How to apply?
- Download registration documentation: word e pdf
- Fill in the documents and submit through Indico platform
- A response will be sent within 5 weeks of submission (or 6 weeks if any clarification is needed in the process).
