NebulOuS Open Call 2
A meta operating system for brokering hyper-distributed applications on cloud computing continuums
Open Call 2 invites applicants to propose innovative pilot projects that support the platform’s mission and align with Europe’s priorities for digital transformation and eco-friendly computing. The goal is to test and validate the NebulOuS Meta OS platform by exploring new ways it can be used beyond the current pilots. Key objectives include proving that the platform can be adapted to different scenarios, increasing awareness, involving key stakeholders, and encouraging its adoption in the market.
Type of projects to be funded: The open call targets pilot projects to validate extended components of the NebulOuS Meta-OS platform through new use cases, focusing on IoT to Edge to Cloud infrastructure integration. Proposals should demonstrate the platform’s applicability across diverse domains, expanding upon the existing project use cases.
Sectors / domain: Applicable to sectors including, but not limited to, cloud computing, edge computing, IoT, digital twins, and green and digital transformation initiatives.
Individual or consortium: Open to SMEs (micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises) as individual applicants or as part of a consortium of up to 2 entities.
Specific eligibility requirements: Applicants must be legally established in EU Member States or Horizon Europe associated countries. Start-ups without financial history are eligible if they meet the SME criteria. Entities funded in NebulOuS Open Call #1 are not eligible. Proposals must not pose a conflict of interest with the NebulOuS consortium.
Specific topics or challenges: The call offers four challenge tracks:
- Workflow application: Projects demonstrating workflow orchestration with at least three parallel instances.
- IoT application: Near-real-time analysis of geographically distributed sensors, utilising the IoT data processing pipeline.
- Serverless application: Proposals focused on serverless functions compatible with Knative.
- Open challenge: Innovative use cases exploring new validation areas for the NebulOuS framework, with a preference for Digital Twin solutions.
Projects duration: The programme spans 7 months, divided into 3 phases: planning, development, and validation.
Budget, funding rates and payment conditions:
Funding rate: 100% of eligible costs.
Budget conditions / limitations: Up to €150,000 per project, with a total budget of €750,000 for the call.
Payments: Distributed in 3 instalments: 20% (€30,000) pre-financing, 40% (€60,000) at mid-term review, and 40% (€60,000) at final review based on deliverables and milestones.
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Closes
23/04/2025
Max funding per project
150.000€