Programmes in Europe

Overview

This chapter gives an overview on the different types of programmes offered, supporting measures and the Technology Readiness Level covered.

Programme types

Funding schemes vary across the participating countries. Some programmes have a thematic focus on aviation; others are kept general as they encourage research across sectoral boundaries. Therefore, the programmes can be divided into the following three categories:

• Aviation-specific programme: countries offering programmes specifically dedicated to aviation.
• General programme: countries not having a specific programme dedicated to aviation, but having programmes or programme-like activities that include aviation-related topics.
• No programme: countries offering no aviation related programmes or programme-like activities.

The following table relates the countries to their programme category.

Foreign participation

In most programmes or programme-like activities, partners from other countries can participate. Only in Belgium, Denmark, Poland, Romania, Spain and Switzerland partners from other countries cannot participate in programmes or programme-like activities. All countries stated that partners from other countries are not entitled to receive funding.

Types of supporting measures

Through specific activities and supporting initiatives, programmes foster the implementation of strategies.

Technology readiness level

TRL (technology readiness level) is a method of estimating technology maturity of Critical Technology Elements (CTE) of a programme during the acquisition process.

Technology Readiness Level cluster (TRL 1-9) of the programmes (n=14)

Detailed Information on Aviation Research in Europe

The report provides futher information on programmes per country concerning:

• policy
• strategy
• programme/programme-like activity
• programme objectives
• target groups
• eligible applicants
• types of supporting means
• TRL level covered within the programme

For aviation-specific programmes and for general programmes the following tables highlight the programme, the responsible funding the management organisation and the points of contact for each country.

Estonia, Finland, Hungary and Luxembourg do not have any aviation specific programme or programme-like activity for aviation topics.

List of Contacts