Apply now for the SESAR JU project awards 2026

We're delighted to launch the SESAR JU Awards 2026 - celebrating the projects and people shaping the future of European ATM.

These awards recognise excellence across the SESAR community, from bold exploratory research to impactful industrial innovation and real-world demonstrations that are transforming air traffic management.

The Awards will be presented during the SESAR JU Annual Conference on 12 October 2026 in Brussels.

Why apply?
This is your opportunity to:

• gain high-level visibility across Europe's aviation and policy community
• showcase your results to key stakeholders, decision-makers and potential adopters
• position your work as a reference for future implementation and best practice
• receive recognition at EU level for your team's achievements
• build momentum for your project through communication and promotion around the awards

Award categories:

• Exploratory research award - for projects pushing boundaries and rethinking what's possible
• Industrial research award - for innovations delivering measurable results and paving the way to best practice
• Demonstration award - for mature solutions showing clear operational impact and deployment potential
• People's choice award - voted live by the audience during the ceremony

If your project is delivering results, challenging the status quo, or driving real change - this is your chance to get the recognition it deserves.

Submit your application by Thursday 11 June COB!

Don't miss out:

You can also showcase your work at the Digital European Sky Marketplace exhibition during the Annual Conference.
Submit here your contribution by 3 June (COB)