R&D for the next generation of scientific instrumentation, tools, methods, solutions for RI upgrade

The aim of this topic is to deliver innovative scientific instrumentation, tools, methods and solutions which advance the state-of-art of RIs in the EU and Associated Countries, and show transformative potential in RIs operation. The related developments, which underpin the provision of improved and advanced services, should lead research infrastructures to support new areas of research and/or a wider community of users, including industrial users.

Cutting-edge technologies will also enhance the potential of RIs to contribute addressing EU policy objectives and socio-economic challenges.

Proposals should ensure complementarity with actions funded under the previous 2022 call (topic HORIZON-INFRA-2022-TECH-01-01 in the 2021-2022 work programme), targeting different instrumentation, tools, methods and solutions.

Proposals should address the following aspects, as relevant:

• Research and development of new scientific instrumentation, tools and methods for research infrastr