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What is it?

THE GÉANT Innovation Program It is a unique opportunity to boost early development and test innovative ideas.

The GÉANT Association has reserved 300 thousand euros to support a GÉANT Innovation Program for research projects specific to be carried out by the GÉANT Community, i.e. NRENs (National Research and Education Networks) members of GÉANT, universities, polytechnics, research institutions or other legal entities to which a member of the GÉANT Association – in the case of Portugal, the FCCN, belonging to the FCT – provides services.

The call for proposals is intended to finance research projects of up to 50 thousand euros, with a duration of no more than 6 months.

Who is it intended for?

NRENs members of the GÉANT Association or legal entities of one of its “related entities", including universities, polytechnics, research or education institutes, or institutions linked to NRENs. All of these are welcome and eligible for funding under this program.

What topics can be considered?

Any topic, as long as it fits within the GÉANT Community's mission. Proposals may be in areas such as networks, cloud computing, security, authentication and identity, and Digital Health, among others.

Innovative proposals that demonstrate significant scientific, social, or economic impact and create benefits for the European GÉANT Research and Education Community are particularly encouraged. Examples of previous innovations developed within the GÉANT Community include widely adopted services such as eduroam, the eduVPN and the eduMEET.

Funding decisions are based on criteria such as quality, innovation, potential impact, and cost-benefit.

How to apply for the GÉANT Innovation Program?

  • Download the registration documentation: word and pdf
  • Fill out the documents and submit them via Indico platform
  • A response will be sent within a maximum period of 5 weeks after submission (or 6 weeks if any clarification is required during the process).

Guidelines for application

See the GÉANT Innovation Programme application guide, available online, including FAQs and a checklist that will help you verify your eligibility and complete your application.

Important dates:

  • December 13, 2023 – Opening of applications
  • February 14, 2024– Deadline for application submissions
  • April 2024 – Publication of evaluation results
  • April 2024 – Issuance and signing of administrative documentation
  • May to October 2024 – Implementation of projects that obtained financing
  • November 2024 – Final Report
  • December 2024 – Billing
  • February 2025 – Results Showcase
Innovation Programme Geant FCCN, Serviços digitais da FCT

Funded Projects

Released in February 2021, The GÉANT Innovation Program financed 30 projects in the areas of multimedia, networks, authentication and identity, education, cloud, security and privacy, among others.

Discover previously funded projects

In the video below, Claudio Allocchio, Senior Technical Director at GARR and President of the GÉANT Community Committee (GCC), discusses the benefits of the GÉANT Innovation Program, the expected topics, and provides some tips for aspiring innovators.

Recommendations for the application

Must be consulted the guidelines for candidates on the dedicated page, read the frequently asked questions and checked the available list to ensure eligibility for application and ensure a flawless registration process.

Read the complete guide for candidates (information in English)

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To innovate is to adopt new ways that allow us to generate new results and increase competitiveness.

We are attentive to your innovative ideas and suggestions.

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