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June 24, 2026

First Xecs Quantum Call open

SUBMIT YOUR RD&I COLLABORATIVE PROJECT OUTLINE FOR THE FIRST XECS QUANTUM CALL

Xecs is an Eureka Cluster specifically designed to accelerate the pace of sustainable industrial innovation in the Electronics Components & Systems (ECS) community.

The first Xecs Quantum Call has been launched to support collaborative R&D projects addressing key challenges and opportunities in quantum technologies. The call aims to accelerate the transition from research to industrial deployment, strengthen Europe’s position in the global quantum ecosystem and support the development of innovative products, processes and services with strong commercial potential.

Xecs Quantum Call opened on 23 June 2026 and will be supported by the Xecs Matchmaking Event in Vienna on 6-7 October 2026.

Who can participate
Xecs Quantum Call is open to SMEs, Large Enterprises, Research & Technology Organisations (RTOs), and Academia.

Why is the Xecs Quantum Call important
Quantum technologies are increasingly recognised as strategic technologies with the potential to transform healthcare, communications, cybersecurity, manufacturing, navigation, sensing and computing.

The Xecs Quantum Call is designed to:

  • Accelerate industrialisation of quantum technologies
  • Support international collaboration
  • Bridge the gap between research and market deployment
  • Complement existing European quantum initiatives
  • Create high societal and economic impact for participating countries and organisations.

Call timeline
Launch of the Call 23 June 2026
PO submission deadline 26 November 2026
FPP submission deadline 5 March 2027

Discover more information about the eligibility criteria, focus areas, and other details here.

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