Call for Proposals: CELTIC-NEXT (spring 2025)

CELTIC-NEXT has opened a call for organisations collaborating internationally on the research and development (R&D) of ICT projects. By applying and participating, your organisation can access national public funding for your R&D project.

The call is aimed at projects that will focus on the field of the next generation of communications ICT for the digital society that contribute to a sustainable world.

HOW TO APPLY?

• Create an account on the Celtic Proposal Submission Portal to apply.
• In order to access the Celtic Proposal Submission Portal for the first time you need to create an account or log in with your credentials if you have already participated in one of the previous CELTIC-NEXT Calls.
• Once your account is created, you can fill in the application form and upload your Project Proposal Template before the deadline. There you will be able to write a CELTIC-NEXT submission in your field of interest and expertise for the open call(s).
• Please note that you will also need to contact each partner National Public Authority by country to receive national funding information and that process and conditions can vary with dates and take time.
• You shall also fill in, sign and return, to the office, the Confirmation Letter/Declaration of Acceptance (CLD) for each consortium partner within two weeks after your proposal submission.
• After receiving a positive Label Notification, a Project Cooperation Agreement (PCA) should be elaborated and signed between the consortium partners. For that purpose, CELTIC-NEXT provides you with an example here.
• During the submission process, you will be guided step by step as all documents are provided in the tool and on our Guides, Contracts & Templates page.
• To learn how to write a successful project idea, check out CELTIC-NEXT's guide on how to develop a high-quality proposal step-by-step.

Click here to apply