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Official evaluation results the EU published for this call.
Funding cutoff score: 13.50. Every funded proposal scored at least this.
Based on projects the EU funded on the same subject in this programme.
EMERALDAI and Process Automation for Sustainable Entertainment and Media
HORIZON-CL4-2022-DIGITAL-EMERGING-02-05 · 2023 · Official record ↗
XRecoXR mEdia eCOsystem
HORIZON-CL4-2021-HUMAN-01-06 · 2022 · Official record ↗
TransMIXRIgnite the Immersive Media Sector by Enabling New Narrative Visions
HORIZON-CL4-2021-HUMAN-01-06 · 2022 · Official record ↗
2DNEURALVISION2D materials enabled Wide spectrum image sensors and optical NEURAL network based low power consumption computer VISION
HORIZON-CL4-2022-DIGITAL-EMERGING-02-17 · 2023 · Official record ↗
EMILEuropean Media and Immersion Lab
HORIZON-CL4-2021-HUMAN-01-06 · 2022 · Official record ↗
XR-SENSENext-Generation Visuohaptic Media Representation, Coding and Interactive Rendering for Immersive and Inclusive XR
HORIZON-CL4-2025-03-HUMAN-14 · 2026 · Official record ↗
MAX-RMixed Augmented and eXtended Reality media pipeline
HORIZON-CL4-2021-HUMAN-01-06 · 2022 · Official record ↗
ASTIRAI-Augmented Software Engineering for Intelligent Robotics
HORIZON-CL4-2024-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01-22 · 2024 · Official record ↗
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Call HORIZON-CL4-2026-04
Published: 12.12.2025
Deadline: 15.04.2026
Available budget: EUR 221,800,000.00
The results of the evaluation for each topic are as follows:
HORIZON-CL4-2026-04
DATA-02
DATA-03
DATA-06
EMERGING-01
EMERGING-08
EMERGING-09
Number of proposals submitted (including proposals transferred from or to other calls)
31
6
63
4
8
41
Number of inadmissible proposals
0
0
2
1
0
0
Number of ineligible proposals
1
2
3
1
3
2
Number of above-threshold proposals
24
2
39
2
3
30
Total budget requested for above-threshold proposals
222,798,016.25 €
7,993,073.04 €
538,094,514.11 €
33,999,387.25 €
53,990,531.25 €
173,178,667.04 €
Number of proposals retained for funding
3
1
3
1
1
1
Number of proposals in the reserve list
1
1
1
1
1
1
Funding threshold [1]
14.00
14.00
14.50
12.50
14.50
14.50
Number of proposals with scores lower or equal to 15 and higher or equal to 14
3
1
8
0
1
2
Number of proposals with scores lower than 14 and higher or equal to 13
7
0
5
0
1
3
Number of proposals with scores lower than 13 and higher or equal to 10
14
1
26
2
1
25
HORIZON-CL4-2026-04
EMERGING -14
EMERGING-15
EMERGING-17
EMERGING-19
HUMAN-01
HUMAN-02
Number of proposals submitted (including proposals transferred from or to other calls)
1
2
1
18
105
32
Number of inadmissible proposals
0
1
0
0
1
0
Number of ineligible proposals
0
0
0
2
0
3
Number of above-threshold proposals
1
1
1
12
81
19
Total budget requested for above-threshold proposals
3,043,282.50 €
999,976.25 €
1,163,306.74 €
179,979,870.75 €
387,981,592.72 €
126,943,323.25 €
Number of proposals retained for funding
1
1
1
3
6
2
Number of proposals in the reserve list
0
0
0
3
2
1
Funding threshold [1]
11.50
13.50
12.50
13.50
14.50
13.50
Number of proposals with scores lower or equal to 15 and higher or equal to 14
0
0
0
2
12
1
Number of proposals with scores lower than 14 and higher or equal to 13
0
1
0
1
20
3
Number of proposals with scores lower than 13 and higher or equal to 10
1
0
1
9
49
15
[1] Proposals with the same score were ranked according to the priority order procedure set out in the call conditions (for HE, in the General Annexes to the Work Programme or specific arrangements in the specific call/topic conditions). For HE, to determine the ranking for ‘Innovation actions’, the score for ‘Impact’ is given a weight of 1.5.
Summary of observer report:
The two independent observers were tasked by the EC services to follow the evaluation processes of call HORIZON-CL4-2026-04 with respect to their conduct, transparency, and fairness, and to provide recommendations for process improvement. This Observers’ Report consolidates their observations and recommendations. Based on the observed Consensus Meetings and Panel Meetings, the evaluation procedures for all topics were carried with transparency, efficiency, fairness, consistency, impartiality with homogenous criteria in compliance with the applicable evaluation rules for each stage of the selection exercise (Individual Evaluation, Consensus Meetings, Quality Check, Cross-reading, Panel Meeting and Final Ranking for funding). The evaluation processes were carried out in full accordance with the Horizon Europe evaluation rules and the provided Digital Europe Programme evaluation briefings. The Call with 12 topics received 312 proposals, where 5 were inadmissible, 17 ineligible and 0 withdrawn. The number of proposals per topic varied from 1 to 105. Proposals were evaluated by 218 experts, with a satisfactory gender balance (44,5% female; 55,5% male). The majority of experts were from EU Member States and a small number from associated countries. Sixteen invited experts declined due to conflict of interest or other reasons. In conclusion, the overall assessment of all submitted proposals were executed in full transparency and compliance with the Horizon Europe applicable rules in a fair and impartial manner to select the best proposals for funding according to the topics’ specifications and expected results. The observers’ conclusion is that the scientific evaluations have been carried out in a just, transparent, and unbiased manner based on the Horizon Europe evaluation rules.
We recently informed the applicants about the evaluation results for their proposals.
For questions, please contact the Research Enquiry Service.
Call HORIZON-CL4-2026-04 has closed on 15.04.2026
312 proposals have been submitted.
The breakdown per topic is:
HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-DATA-02
31
HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-DATA-03
6
HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-DATA-06
63
HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-14
1
HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-15
2
HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-17
1
HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-HUMAN-01
105
HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-HUMAN-02
32
HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01
4
HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-08
8
HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-09
41
HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-19
18
Evaluation results are expected to be communicated in July 2026.
The submission session is now available for: HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-18, HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-17, HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-HUMAN-02, HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01, HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-DATA-03, HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-08, HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-DATA-06, HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-DATA-02, HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-12, HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-09, HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-11, HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-19, HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-HUMAN-01, HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-14, HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-15
Common expected outcome
Stimulate the emergence at European and global scale of Web 4.0 (such as standards, protocols, components and a framework for their interaction) and virtual worlds solutions.
Expected outcome for the “Architectural Framework” area
Expected outcome for the “Applications” area
For both areas the outcome will bring synergies with actions under Virtual worlds, Open Internet Stack, 3C, as well as with other like-minded actions in Europe e.g. at Member States level and outside
Proposals should address one of the following areas and should clearly identify the area addressed.
1/ “Architectural Framework” area
Develop a human-centric Web 4.0 architectural framework encompassing interoperable layers from open hardware, web, AI agents, up to immersive and decentralised applications, utilizing cross-platform digital commons developed by European innovators (SMEs, start-ups, academia). Proposals should demonstrate immersive multi-modal user interaction and should enhance trust, privacy, portability, and advanced identity management, facilitating deployment of the EU Wallet while optimizing the balance between decentralization, security, and energy efficiency with verifiable metrics.
2/ “Applications” area
Proposals will cover the one or more of the following technologies:
Proposals will have to demonstrate (1) technical maturity in terms of scalability, resiliency, alignment with standards (2) critical mass of communities actively supporting the development (3) evidence of interest from users and deployers of the solutions.
Cross-cutting requirements for both areas:
Applicants should define the mechanisms for maturing building blocks e.g. security and accessibility audits, packaging of the software for easy deployment, localisation of the software in EU languages, documentation of best practices and advising on licensing.
Applicants should detail the path to growth for building blocks e.g. by defining a clear standardisation strategy, actively animating communities, creating momentum among like-minded efforts, defining how projects will gain critical mass and what services will be provided for reaching such stage, and providing a coherent picture of the portfolio for adopters
Applicants should create the conditions for successful collaboration and synergies with other European initiatives such as the Virtual Worlds/Web 4.0, 3C and Open Internet Stack initiatives as well as with like-minded funding efforts at national, European levels and beyond Europe such as Digital Commons initiatives.
Applicants should demonstrate their experience and understanding of Open Source communities and their expertise covering the full Open Source life cycle through proven track record including years of experience.
Beneficiaries that intend to transfer ownership or grant an exclusive licence must formally notify the granting authority (i.e. DG-CNECT and HaDEA) before the intended transfer or licensing takes place and the granting authority may up to four years after the end of the action object to a transfer of ownership or the exclusive licensing of results.
Financial support to third parties
If applicants opt for financial support to third parties, then they should target calls towards European Open Source communities – SMEs, research institutes and individual researchers and developers – with solid experience with development of solutions in line with EU rules and values. Applicants should provide the programme logic for the third-party projects, managing the projects lifecycle, and provide the necessary technical and non-technical support: these tasks cannot be implemented using the budget earmarked for the financial support to third parties.
1. Admissibility Conditions: Proposal page limit and layout
Described in Annex A and Annex E of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes.
Proposal page limits and layout: described in Part B of the Application Form available in the Submission System.
2. Eligible Countries
Described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes.
A number of non-EU/non-Associated Countries that are not automatically eligible for funding have made specific provisions for making funding available for their participants in Horizon Europe projects. See the information in the Horizon Europe Programme Guide.
3. Other Eligible Conditions
Subject to restrictions for the protection of European communication networks.
Described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes.
4. Financial and operational capacity and exclusion
Described in Annex C of the Work Programme General Annexes.
5a. Evaluation and award: Award criteria, scoring and thresholds
To ensure a balanced portfolio covering all the areas described in the scope, grants will be awarded to proposals not only in order of ranking but at least also to one proposal that is the highest ranked within each area, provided that the proposals attain all thresholds. Only one proposal in the “Architectural Framework” area will be selected.
Are described in Annex D of the Work Programme General Annexes.
5b. Evaluation and award: Submission and evaluation processes
are described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes and the Online Manual.
5c. Evaluation and award: Indicative timeline for evaluation and grant agreement
described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes.
6. Legal and financial set-up of the grants
The granting authority may, up to 4 years after the end of the action, object to a transfer of ownership or to the exclusive licensing of results, as set out in the specific provision of Annex 5.
For “Architectural Framework” Area
Beneficiaries may provide financial support to third parties. The support to third parties can only be provided in the form of grants. The maximum amount to be granted to each third party is EUR 300 000 to allow 1/ cases where a given legal entity may receive several grants (e.g. from different calls) 2/ reaching the maturity level for third party’s project to ensure sustainability with multiple awards. To support and mobilise internet innovators, a maximum of 70% of the total proposed budget could be allocated to financial support to third parties, selected through open calls.
For the “Applications” Area
Beneficiaries may provide financial support to third parties. The support to third parties can only be provided in the form of grants. The maximum amount to be granted to each third party is EUR 300 000 to allow 1/ cases where a given legal entity may receive several grants (e.g. from different calls) 2/ reaching the maturity level for third party’s project to ensure sustainability with multiple awards. To support and mobilise internet innovators, a maximum of 20% of the total proposed budget could be allocated to financial support to third parties, selected through open calls.
Described in Annex G of the Work Programme General Annexes.
described in the [specific topic of the Work Programme]
Application and evaluation forms and model grant agreement (MGA):
Application form templates — the application form specific to this call is available in the Submission System
Standard application form (HE RIA, IA)
Evaluation form templates — will be used with the necessary adaptations
Standard evaluation form (HE RIA, IA) 
Guidance
HE Programme Guide 
Model Grant Agreements (MGA)
HE MGA 
Call-specific instructions 
Information on financial support to third parties (HE) 
Additional documents:
HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 1. General Introduction
HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 7. Digital, Industry and Space
HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 15. General Annexes
HE Programme Guide
HE Framework Programme 2021/695
HE Specific Programme Decision 2021/764
EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509
Rules for Legal Entity Validation, LEAR Appointment and Financial Capacity Assessment
EU Grants AGA — Annotated Model Grant Agreement
Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual 
Funding & Tenders Portal Terms and Conditions 
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