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SNS JU 7th Call for Proposals – Info Day & Brokerage Event

May 26 @ 12:30 - 14:30

SNS JU Info Day & Brokerage Online Event

The Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) has announced the launch of its seventh SNS JU Call for Proposals (second SNS JU Call in 2026) on FEM – Front End Module, a strategic initiative to ensure Europe’s sovereignty in 6G hardware.

This SNS JU Info Day and Brokerage Event will take place on Tuesday, 26 May 2026, from 12:30 to around 14:30 CEST.

This online event aims to inform potential participants about the SNS JU 7th Call for Proposals, Stream B, Front End Module (FEM) and let applicants know about the funding opportunities within the R&I Work Programme 2026 of the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU), and to assist those interested in submitting a proposal.

This Call complements the Chips Joint Undertaking call that address the key constituent technologies of the FEM, their integration and packaging and transfer to relevant Pilot Lines.

Potential proposers can find more details on the open SNS Calls and various Topics on the EU Funding and Tenders Portal.

The HORIZON-JU-SNS-2026-FEM call opens on 26 May 2026, with a submission deadline of 03 Sept 2026 at 17:00 CEST.

Speakers from SNS JU, Chips JU, European Commission and 6G Smart Networks and Services Industry Association (6G-IA) will provide detailed insights into the Calls’ ambitions, focus, evaluation criteria and award processes.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to pose specific Call-related questions and present their organisation and interests for possible future collaborations.

To further assist stakeholders in forming competitive proposal consortia, the SNS JU Brokerage Platform is also available. In this platform, any organisation can post its expertise or proposal ideas, and of course, all can browse the information posted by other stakeholders.

AGENDA:

Part 1 – Information Day (12:30 – 13:35)

Moderator: Oana Radu (SNS JU)

12:30 – 12:45 Opening Remarks

  • Colin Willcock (Nokia, 6G-IA Governing Board Chairman, Chairman of the SNS JU Governing Board)
  • Thibaut Kleiner (Director, Future Networks, DG CONNECT, European Commission, Vice-Chairman of the SNS JU Governing Board)
  • Erzsébet Fitori (Executive Director of the SNS JU)

12:45 – 13:00 Topic Presentation & Key Orientations

  • Bernard Barani (Senior Consultant, 6G-IA)

13:00 – 13:05 Q&A

13:05 – 13:15 Expected Synergy with the FEM call of the Chips JU

  • Francisco Ignacio (Programme Officer, Chips JU)

13:15 – 13:30 Call Conditions Overview

  • Oana Radu (Programme Officer, SNS JU)

13:30 – 13:35 Q&A

13:35 – 13:45 Coffee Break

Part 2 – Brokerage Event (13:45 ~ 14:30)

Moderator: Oana Radu (SNS JU)

13:45 – 13:50 Welcome and Introduction

  • Oana Radu (Call Coordinator, SNS JU)

13:50 ~ 14:30 Beneficiary Presentations (4~5 minute each)

  • Barlas Yılmaz,  Family Medicine team at Izmir University of Economics (IUE)
  • Theodoros Kaifas,  Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace
  • Christos Mourelatos,  Stellar Phronesis Technology P.C.
  • Janez Sterle,  INTERNET INSTITUTE Ltd
  • Eric Gatel,  IRT BCOM
  • Antonios Lalas,  CERTH/ITI
  • Irene de Gruijter, WUPATEC
  • Gowri Shankar,  Skyline Academy*
  • Onur Dedeoğlu,  MEXT Technology Center*
  • Udayanto dwi Atmojo,  Aalto University*
  • Israel Koffman,  RunEL*

*To be confirmed (presentation not yet submitted).

 

Registration Form:

    To register for the SNS JU 7th Call for Proposals, Info Day and Brokerage Event 2026 on Tuesday 26 May 2026 from 12:30 CEST to 14:30 CEST, please fill in all the fields below:

    First Name* :

    Family Name* :

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    Your Company/Organisation* :

    Please indicate your wish to present in the Brokerage session.*
    - Applications should be submitted by 19/05/2026 via this form. Late applications received after this date will be placed on a standby list.
    - Selected pitch presentations should be submitted to Events@6g-ia.eu by 21/05/2026, 17:00 CEST.

    Optional Supplementary Questions to help us improve support:

    Are you planning to submit a proposal under this 2026 Call on Front End Module (FEM)?

    Have you considered using the SNS JU Brokerage Service?

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    Details

    • Date: May 26
    • Time:
      12:30 - 14:30
    • Event Category:

    Organizer

    • SNS JU

    Venue

    • Online Event
    • WEBINAR