HORIZON-EIE-2026-01-CONNECT-03: Scaling up deep tech ecosystems

Pan-European research infrastructures are strategic assets to boost R&I, scientific discoveries and deep-tech developments at regional, national and European levels. They have a strong role in increasing the R&I potential of academia and industry in local and regional ecosystems, thus enhancing competitiveness, innovation in strategic areas and overcoming fragmentation. The Council conclusions on strengthening the competitiveness of the EU and overcoming the fragmentation of the European Research Area encouraged better use and deployment of Research Infrastructure facilities and services by academia [...]