Artificial Intelligence for knowledge valorisation (CSA)

The grant opportunity titled "Artificial Intelligence for knowledge valorisation (CSA)" is part of Horizon Europe's Cluster 4 and focuses on harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the application of research results in both market and societal contexts. This initiative targets a wide array of eligible applicants including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), startups, universities, research institutions, public-private partnerships, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) involved in research and innovation (R&I) activities.

The funding type for this initiative is a grant, specifically classified as a Coordination and Support Action (CSA), with lump-sum financing provided under Horizon Europe rules. The specific requirement regarding the formation of consortia is not clearly defined, which indicates that the application can either come from single applicants or from a collaborative consortium. Geographic eligibility includes EU member states, associated countries, and potentially other countries based on specific provisions.

The target sectors of the initiative include various fields notably artificial intelligence, digital technologies, healthcare, and environmental applications, among others. The project aims at enhancing the valorisation of research results that are ready for market uptake or societal application, including those in development, validation, demonstration, and commercialization stages.

The total funding amount for the project is approximately €2 million, and it is set to allocate funds for a single project under this call. The application process consists of a single stage, and it operates as an open call with a specified submission deadline on September 22, 2025. The nature of support provided is monetary in the form of lump-sum grants, without additional non-financial services.

While success rates are not explicitly stated, they are estimated to be competitive, ranging from 10 to 39%, reflecting the competitive landscape of Horizon Europe funding. There is no explicit co-funding requirement mentioned for this grant, suggesting that applicants could proceed without needing additional funding sources.

Overall, this grant emphasizes the significance of AI in facilitating the transition from research findings to executable solutions in the market, thereby fostering innovative practices and addressing societal challenges through effective knowledge valorisation. The grant supports R&I actors in developing AI tools that can aid in creating roadmaps, business plans, partnerships, and market strategies based on a minimum of 100 use cases to maximize societal impact.

This is a summary of multiple Horizon Europe calls for proposals within the INDUSTRY call (HORIZON-CL4-2025-01). The calls focus on various areas including digital technologies, human-centric approaches, materials science, and the twin transition (digital and green). All calls are single-stage, meaning there is only one submission deadline. The opening date for submissions is May 22, 2025, and the deadline is September 23, 2025, at 17:00:00 Brussels time. Eligible costs will take the form of a lump sum as defined in the Decision of 7 July 2021 authorising the use of lump sum contributions under the Horizon Europe Programme – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021-2027) – and in actions under the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (2021-2025).

Here's a breakdown of the specific call topics and their respective budgets and action types:

HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-DIGITAL-61: Artificial Intelligence for knowledge valorisation (CSA)
Action Type: HORIZON-RIA (Research and Innovation Actions)
Budget: EUR 30,000,000
Indicative number of grants: 5
Focus: Swiftly valorise research results by market, society or policy making, powered by AI; Tackle the innovation paradox in Europe, by supporting R&I actors to valorise their research through relevant AI tools; Use AI to deliver valorisation roadmaps, business plans, partnerships and guide market uptake strategies in at least 100 use cases of research-based innovative solutions addressing societal challenges.

HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-DIGITAL-62: Artificial Intelligence for knowledge valorisation (CSA)
Action Type: HORIZON-CSA (Coordination and Support Actions)
Budget: EUR 3,000,000
Indicative number of grants: 1

HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-HUMAN-60:
Action Type: HORIZON-CSA (Coordination and Support Actions)
Budget: EUR 1,500,000
Indicative number of grants: 1

HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-HUMAN-61:
Action Type: HORIZON-CSA (Coordination and Support Actions)
Budget: EUR 1,000,000
Indicative number of grants: 1

HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-HUMAN-62:
Action Type: HORIZON-CSA (Coordination and Support Actions)
Budget: EUR 2,000,000
Indicative number of grants: 1

HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-HUMAN-63:
Action Type: HORIZON-CSA (Coordination and Support Actions)
Budget: EUR 2,000,000
Indicative number of grants: 1

HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-HUMAN-64:
Action Type: HORIZON-CSA (Coordination and Support Actions)
Budget: EUR 5,000,000
Indicative number of grants: 5
Contributions: 500000 to 1000000

HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-HUMAN-65:
Action Type: HORIZON-IA (Innovation Actions)
Budget: EUR 3,000,000
Indicative number of grants: 1

HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-HUMAN-66:
Action Type: HORIZON-CSA (Coordination and Support Actions)
Budget: EUR 1,500,000
Indicative number of grants: 1
Contributions: 1000000 to 1500000

HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-MATERIALS-31:
Action Type: HORIZON-IA (Innovation Actions)
Budget: EUR 10,000,000
Indicative number of grants: 2
Contributions: around 5000000

HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-MATERIALS-44:
Action Type: HORIZON-CSA (Coordination and Support Actions)
Budget: EUR 2,000,000
Indicative number of grants: 1

HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-MATERIALS-45:
Action Type: HORIZON-IA (Innovation Actions)
Budget: EUR 28,000,000
Indicative number of grants: 1

HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-MATERIALS-52:
Action Type: HORIZON-RIA (Research and Innovation Actions)
Budget: EUR 15,000,000
Indicative number of grants: 3
Contributions: 4000000 to 5000000

HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-MATERIALS-61:
Action Type: HORIZON-IA (Innovation Actions)
Budget: EUR 24,000,000
Indicative number of grants: 3
Contributions: around 8000000

HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-MATERIALS-62:
Action Type: HORIZON-IA (Innovation Actions)
Budget: EUR 30,000,000
Indicative number of grants: 4
Contributions: around 7500000

HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-MATERIALS-63:
Action Type: HORIZON-IA (Innovation Actions)
Budget: EUR 24,000,000
Indicative number of grants: 3
Contributions: around 8000000

HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-MATERIALS-64:
Action Type: HORIZON-COFUND (HORIZON Programme Cofund Actions)
Budget: EUR 45,000,000 (both for Year 2027 and Year 2025)
Indicative number of grants: 1
Contributions: around 90000000

HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-TWIN-TRANSITION-01:
Action Type: HORIZON-IA (Innovation Actions)
Budget: EUR 35,000,000
Indicative number of grants: 6
Contributions: 5000000 to 7000000

HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-TWIN-TRANSITION-02:
Action Type: HORIZON-RIA (Research and Innovation Actions)
Budget: EUR 35,000,000
Indicative number of grants: 7
Contributions: 4000000 to 6000000

HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-TWIN-TRANSITION-05:
Action Type: HORIZON-IA (Innovation Actions)
Budget: EUR 42,000,000
Indicative number of grants: 6
Contributions: 5000000 to 7000000

HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-TWIN-TRANSITION-31:
Action Type: HORIZON-IA (Innovation Actions)
Budget: EUR 25,000,000
Indicative number of grants: 3
Contributions: 8000000 to 10000000

HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-TWIN-TRANSITION-32:
Action Type: HORIZON-IA (Innovation Actions)
Budget: EUR 25,000,000
Indicative number of grants: 3
Contributions: 8000000 to 10000000

HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-TWIN-TRANSITION-33:
Action Type: HORIZON-RIA (Research and Innovation Actions)
Budget: EUR 25,000,000
Indicative number of grants: 3
Contributions: 6000000 to 8000000

HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-TWIN-TRANSITION-34:
Action Type: HORIZON-IA (Innovation Actions)
Budget: EUR 25,000,000
Indicative number of grants: 3
Contributions: 5000000 to 9000000

HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-TWIN-TRANSITION-36:
Action Type: HORIZON-RIA (Research and Innovation Actions)
Budget: EUR 24,000,000
Indicative number of grants: 4
Contributions: 6000000 to 8000000

HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-TWIN-TRANSITION-37:
Action Type: HORIZON-RIA (Research and Innovation Actions)
Budget: EUR 28,000,000
Indicative number of grants: 2
Contributions: around 14000000

HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-TWIN-TRANSITION-38:
Action Type: HORIZON-CSA (Coordination and Support Actions)
Budget: EUR 1,000,000
Indicative number of grants: 1

HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-TWIN-TRANSITION-39:
Action Type: HORIZON-CSA (Coordination and Support Actions)
Budget: EUR 2,000,000
Indicative number of grants: 1

The calls aim to foster innovation, research, and coordination across various industrial sectors, with a strong emphasis on digital transformation, sustainable practices, and human-centric approaches. Projects are expected to contribute to the European Union's goals of enhancing industrial competitiveness, promoting sustainable development, and addressing societal challenges.

In simpler terms, this is a set of funding opportunities under the Horizon Europe program for projects related to industry. The EU wants to support projects that use new technologies like AI, create innovative materials, and make industries more environmentally friendly and focused on people. The funding is divided into different categories, each with its own budget and goals. If you have a project idea that fits into one of these categories, you can apply for funding to help make it a reality. The application process is single-stage, and the deadline is September 23, 2025.

Eligible Applicant Types: The opportunity is open to R&I actors, SMEs, social enterprises, NGOs and local communities. This suggests a broad range of eligible applicants, including but not limited to startups, SMEs, large enterprises, universities, research institutes, nonprofits, and NGOs.

Funding Type: The primary funding mechanism is a grant, specifically a HORIZON Coordination and Support Action (CSA) and HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions (RIA) and HORIZON Innovation Actions (IA) and HORIZON Programme Cofund Actions. Eligible costs will take the form of a lump sum.

Consortium Requirement: The opportunity supports multistakeholder collaboration, indicating that a consortium is preferred, although the specific requirements for consortium composition are not explicitly stated.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The geographic eligibility includes EU member states and associated countries. The mention of non-EU/non-Associated Countries with specific provisions suggests that some international participation is possible, as detailed in the Horizon Europe Programme Guide.

Target Sector: The program targets the following sectors: artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital, industry, space, health, energy, environment, transport, ICT, manufacturing, education, agriculture, climate, culture, finance, biotech/medtech, pharma/healthcare, cleantech, software services, quantum computing, security/cybersecurity, advanced machines/processes, buildings or construction, industrial processes/components, marketing, advanced materials, photonics/optics, virtual reality, consulting, innovation, DeepTech, knowledge valorisation, social sciences, and humanities.

Mentioned Countries: The opportunity explicitly mentions EU member states and associated countries, as well as non-EU/non-Associated Countries with specific funding provisions.

Project Stage: The project stage targets research results that are ready for valorisation, market uptake, and societal application. This includes projects in the development, validation, demonstration, commercialization, and scale-up stages.

Funding Amount: The funding amounts vary depending on the specific topic and type of action:
HORIZON-RIA: around €6,000,000 (5 grants)
HORIZON-CSA: around €3,000,000 (1 grant)
HORIZON-CSA: around €1,500,000 (1 grant)
HORIZON-CSA: around €1,000,000 (1 grant)
HORIZON-CSA: around €2,000,000 (1 grant)
HORIZON-CSA: around €2,000,000 (1 grant)
HORIZON-CSA: €500,000 to €1,000,000 (5 grants)
HORIZON-IA: around €3,000,000 (1 grant)
HORIZON-CSA: €1,000,000 to €1,500,000 (1 grant)
HORIZON-IA: around €5,000,000 (2 grants)
HORIZON-CSA: around €2,000,000 (1 grant)
HORIZON-IA: around €28,000,000 (1 grant)
HORIZON-RIA: €4,000,000 to €5,000,000 (3 grants)
HORIZON-IA: around €8,000,000 (3 grants)
HORIZON-IA: around €7,500,000 (4 grants)
HORIZON-IA: around €8,000,000 (3 grants)
HORIZON-COFUND: €45,000,000 (1 grant)
HORIZON-IA: €5,000,000 to €7,000,000 (6 grants)
HORIZON-RIA: €4,000,000 to €6,000,000 (7 grants)
HORIZON-IA: €5,000,000 to €7,000,000 (6 grants)
HORIZON-IA: €8,000,000 to €10,000,000 (3 grants)
HORIZON-IA: €8,000,000 to €10,000,000 (3 grants)
HORIZON-RIA: €6,000,000 to €8,000,000 (3 grants)
HORIZON-IA: €5,000,000 to €9,000,000 (3 grants)
HORIZON-RIA: €6,000,000 to €8,000,000 (4 grants)
HORIZON-RIA: around €14,000,000 (2 grants)
HORIZON-CSA: around €1,000,000 (1 grant)
HORIZON-CSA: around €2,000,000 (1 grant)

Application Type: The application type is an open call with a single-stage submission process.

Nature of Support: Beneficiaries will receive money in the form of a lump sum grant.

Application Stages: The application process consists of a single stage.

Success Rates: The success rates are not explicitly mentioned, but the indicative number of grants for each topic provides some insight into the potential competitiveness.

Co-funding Requirement: The co-funding requirement is not explicitly mentioned, but applicants should refer to the specific conditions and annexes for detailed information.

Summary:
This Horizon Europe call, INDUSTRY (HORIZON-CL4-2025-01), aims to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to enhance the valorisation of research results, addressing the "innovation paradox" in Europe. The call seeks proposals that can swiftly translate scientific knowledge into tangible value, new products, and services that meet societal needs. It focuses on supporting Research and Innovation (R&I) actors in using AI to facilitate the uptake of research outcomes by the market and society. The core objective is to develop an AI-powered toolbox that considers AI ethics, social sciences, and humanities aspects, guiding researchers and innovators in identifying valorisation opportunities and market uptake strategies. The call encourages multistakeholder collaboration, involving SMEs, social enterprises, NGOs, and local communities, to optimise outreach and engagement. Projects should test AI-powered valorisation plans in at least 100 use cases and develop a knowledge base of best practices for responsible AI use in knowledge valorisation. The funding is provided as a lump sum grant, and the call is structured as a single-stage submission. The call is open to a wide array of entities, including R&I actors, SMEs, social enterprises, NGOs, and local communities from EU member states, associated countries, and potentially non-EU/non-associated countries with specific funding provisions. The indicative budgets and number of grants vary across different topics within the call, reflecting the diverse range of activities and objectives. The call emphasizes the importance of AI in bridging the gap between research and market application, fostering innovation, and addressing societal challenges through effective knowledge valorisation.