Innovative AI methods and technologies for the process industries (RIA) (Processes4Planet and AI, Data and Robotics partnerships)
Overview
This summary presents the details of the Horizon Europe grant opportunity identified as HORIZON-CL4-2026-02-DIGITAL-EMERGING-53-two-stage, which focuses on developing innovative AI methods and technologies for process industries. The program is structured as a Research and Innovation Action (RIA) under the broader framework of Horizon Europe.
The total budget for this grant is €30 million, with anticipated funding of between €4 million and €6 million for each project, with around six projects expected to be funded. The application process comprises two stages: an initial proposal due on March 17, 2026, and a detailed submission for successful first-stage applicants due on October 13, 2026. The grant mechanism will utilize a lump sum approach for eligible costs, streamlining the funding process.
Eligible participants include a wide range of organizations such as universities, research institutes, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), large companies, and non-profit entities from EU member states and associated countries. The project aims to accelerate the development and demonstration of advanced AI solutions that can enhance sustainability and competitiveness in sectors including manufacturing, materials production, digital technologies, and sustainable industries.
The projects should focus on developing AI-driven methodologies that address critical issues within the process industries, such as optimizing production operations, improving safety conditions, and enabling faster material discovery and process design. The call encourages innovative applications of AI, including generative AI, foundation models, and agentic AI, while also stressing the importance of user acceptance and integration into operational technology frameworks.
An essential requirement of this call is the formation of consortia to promote collaborative efforts across different sectors and regions. The evaluation process will be conducted blind in the first stage to ensure objectivity.
While specific success rates are not provided, the competitive nature of the application process suggests that they may be low, given the anticipated number of submissions. Additionally, there is no explicit co-funding requirement, although leveraging partnerships and additional resources is encouraged.
In summary, this grant opportunity aims to leverage advanced AI technologies to transform the process industries, emphasizing collaborative research, practical implementation, and alignment with broader EU goals related to digital transformation and sustainable industrial practices. Interested applicants must prepare proposals that clearly outline their innovative approaches and potential impact within the defined parameters.
The total budget for this grant is €30 million, with anticipated funding of between €4 million and €6 million for each project, with around six projects expected to be funded. The application process comprises two stages: an initial proposal due on March 17, 2026, and a detailed submission for successful first-stage applicants due on October 13, 2026. The grant mechanism will utilize a lump sum approach for eligible costs, streamlining the funding process.
Eligible participants include a wide range of organizations such as universities, research institutes, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), large companies, and non-profit entities from EU member states and associated countries. The project aims to accelerate the development and demonstration of advanced AI solutions that can enhance sustainability and competitiveness in sectors including manufacturing, materials production, digital technologies, and sustainable industries.
The projects should focus on developing AI-driven methodologies that address critical issues within the process industries, such as optimizing production operations, improving safety conditions, and enabling faster material discovery and process design. The call encourages innovative applications of AI, including generative AI, foundation models, and agentic AI, while also stressing the importance of user acceptance and integration into operational technology frameworks.
An essential requirement of this call is the formation of consortia to promote collaborative efforts across different sectors and regions. The evaluation process will be conducted blind in the first stage to ensure objectivity.
While specific success rates are not provided, the competitive nature of the application process suggests that they may be low, given the anticipated number of submissions. Additionally, there is no explicit co-funding requirement, although leveraging partnerships and additional resources is encouraged.
In summary, this grant opportunity aims to leverage advanced AI technologies to transform the process industries, emphasizing collaborative research, practical implementation, and alignment with broader EU goals related to digital transformation and sustainable industrial practices. Interested applicants must prepare proposals that clearly outline their innovative approaches and potential impact within the defined parameters.
Detail
This is a Horizon Europe call, specifically INDUSTRY-two-stage (HORIZON-CL4-2026-02-two-stage), focusing on "Innovative AI methods and technologies for the process industries" (RIA) (Processes4Planet and AI, Data and Robotics partnerships). It is a HORIZON Research and Innovation Action (HORIZON-RIA) with a HORIZON Lump Sum Grant [HORIZON-AG-LS] type of Model Grant Agreement (MGA). The deadline model is single-stage. The planned opening date is 16 December 2025, with a deadline of 17 March 2026, 17:00:00 Brussels time and 13 October 2026 17:00:00 Brussels time.
The expected outcomes of the projects are:
1. To develop and demonstrate innovative AI-driven solutions in materials and process development to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of the process industries by better products and process technologies and reducing the time to market.
2. To increase the competitiveness of materials production in Europe by AI-supported optimal operation of plants and value networks and early detection of problems and failures.
3. To improve the working conditions in the plants by using AI technologies, metaverse, and robots.
The scope of the call is to foster drastically improved AI methods and technologies that hold transformative potential for the process industries, enabling advancements in process design, operational efficiency, and faster innovation across the entire lifecycle of plants and products. It encourages the use of different AI approaches such as multimodal generative AI, foundation models, and agentic AI, to move beyond conventional AI applications like predictive maintenance and quality control toward more intelligent, adaptive, and creative solutions.
AI-based solutions are expected to deliver value at every stage of the process lifecycle, including design and engineering, operations, and value chains. The call emphasizes the importance of considering risks related to reliability, security, and trust, ensuring that AI solutions are effective, safe, and responsible.
Proposals should produce dedicated innovative AI-based solutions for the process industry for one of the following scopes:
1. More effective and faster development of new materials and processes
2. Competitive and sustainable production, reducing the negative environmental impact of industry
3. Reduction of risks for the health of the workforce and for the environment and making workplaces in the process industries more attractive.
User acceptance and training, as well as integration into the OT/IT landscape of the companies, should be taken into account. The topic is linked to the Apply AI Strategy, and proposals should seek collaboration with relevant initiatives. A business case and exploitation strategy are required. This topic implements the co-programmed European Partnerships Processes4Planet and AI, Data and Robotics.
General conditions include:
1. Admissibility Conditions: Proposal page limit and layout, with specific instructions for blind evaluation. Applicants must not disclose their organisation names, acronyms, logos nor names of personnel in the proposal abstract and Part B of their first-stage application (see General Annex F). The page limit in part B of the General Annexes is exceptionally extended by 3 pages (for second-stage proposals) to include a business case and exploitation strategy.
2. Eligible Countries: as described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes. Specific provisions may exist for non-EU/non-Associated Countries.
3. Other Eligible Conditions: as described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes.
4. Financial and operational capacity and exclusion: as described in Annex C of the Work Programme General Annexes.
5. Evaluation and award:
a. Award criteria, scoring and thresholds: First-stage proposals will be evaluated blindly, as described in Annex D of the Work Programme General Annexes.
b. Submission and evaluation processes: as described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes and the Online Manual.
c. Indicative timeline for evaluation and grant agreement: as described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes.
6. Legal and financial set-up of the grants: The granting authority may object to a transfer of ownership or to the exclusive licensing of results, as set out in the specific provision of Annex 5, up to 4 years after the end of the action. Eligible costs will take the form of a lump sum.
Specific conditions are described in the specific topic of the Work Programme.
Application and evaluation forms and model grant agreement (MGA) details:
* Application form templates are available in the Submission System (Standard application form (HE RIA IA Stage 1 BLIND)).
* Evaluation form templates will be used with the necessary adaptations (Standard evaluation form (HE RIA, IA and CSA Stage 1 BLIND)).
* Guidance is provided in the HE Programme Guide.
* Model Grant Agreements (MGA) include HE MGA, Lump Sum MGA, Operating Grants MGA, and Framework Partnership Agreement FPA.
* Call-specific instructions, a detailed budget table (HE LS), information on financial support to third parties (HE), information on clinical studies (HE), and guidance on lump sums are available.
Additional documents include:
* HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 1. General Introduction
* HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 14. Horizontal Activities
* HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 15. General Annexes
* EIC Work Programme 2026
* ERC Work Programme 2026
* HE Programme Guide
* HE Framework Programme 2021/695
* HE Specific Programme Decision 2021/764
* EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509
* Decision authorising the use of lump sum contributions under the Horizon Europe Programme
* 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
* Funding & Tenders Portal Privacy Statement
Budget overview:
* HORIZON-CL4-2026-02-DIGITAL-EMERGING-51-two-stage - HORIZON-RIA: 30,000,000 EUR, contributions of 4,000,000 to 6,000,000 EUR, 5 grants.
* HORIZON-CL4-2026-02-DIGITAL-EMERGING-53-two-stage - HORIZON-RIA: 30,000,000 EUR, contributions of 4,000,000 to 6,000,000 EUR, 6 grants.
* HORIZON-CL4-2026-02-MAT-PROD-21-two-stage - HORIZON-IA: 38,000,000 EUR, contributions of 6,000,000 to 7,500,000 EUR, 6 grants.
Partner search announcements are available, and the submission system is planned to be opened on the date stated on the topic header.
Support is available through the Online Manual, Horizon Europe Programme Guide, Funding & Tenders Portal FAQ, Research Enquiry Service, National Contact Points (NCPs), Enterprise Europe Network, IT Helpdesk, European IPR Helpdesk, CEN-CENELEC Research Helpdesk and ETSI Research Helpdesk, and the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for their recruitment.
In summary, this Horizon Europe call aims to leverage advanced AI technologies to revolutionize the process industries, focusing on enhancing competitiveness, sustainability, and working conditions. It encourages innovative solutions across the entire lifecycle of plants and products, from design and engineering to operations and value chains. The call is structured as a single-stage submission with a lump sum grant, emphasizing collaboration, business case development, and alignment with EU strategies and partnerships.
The expected outcomes of the projects are:
1. To develop and demonstrate innovative AI-driven solutions in materials and process development to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of the process industries by better products and process technologies and reducing the time to market.
2. To increase the competitiveness of materials production in Europe by AI-supported optimal operation of plants and value networks and early detection of problems and failures.
3. To improve the working conditions in the plants by using AI technologies, metaverse, and robots.
The scope of the call is to foster drastically improved AI methods and technologies that hold transformative potential for the process industries, enabling advancements in process design, operational efficiency, and faster innovation across the entire lifecycle of plants and products. It encourages the use of different AI approaches such as multimodal generative AI, foundation models, and agentic AI, to move beyond conventional AI applications like predictive maintenance and quality control toward more intelligent, adaptive, and creative solutions.
AI-based solutions are expected to deliver value at every stage of the process lifecycle, including design and engineering, operations, and value chains. The call emphasizes the importance of considering risks related to reliability, security, and trust, ensuring that AI solutions are effective, safe, and responsible.
Proposals should produce dedicated innovative AI-based solutions for the process industry for one of the following scopes:
1. More effective and faster development of new materials and processes
2. Competitive and sustainable production, reducing the negative environmental impact of industry
3. Reduction of risks for the health of the workforce and for the environment and making workplaces in the process industries more attractive.
User acceptance and training, as well as integration into the OT/IT landscape of the companies, should be taken into account. The topic is linked to the Apply AI Strategy, and proposals should seek collaboration with relevant initiatives. A business case and exploitation strategy are required. This topic implements the co-programmed European Partnerships Processes4Planet and AI, Data and Robotics.
General conditions include:
1. Admissibility Conditions: Proposal page limit and layout, with specific instructions for blind evaluation. Applicants must not disclose their organisation names, acronyms, logos nor names of personnel in the proposal abstract and Part B of their first-stage application (see General Annex F). The page limit in part B of the General Annexes is exceptionally extended by 3 pages (for second-stage proposals) to include a business case and exploitation strategy.
2. Eligible Countries: as described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes. Specific provisions may exist for non-EU/non-Associated Countries.
3. Other Eligible Conditions: as described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes.
4. Financial and operational capacity and exclusion: as described in Annex C of the Work Programme General Annexes.
5. Evaluation and award:
a. Award criteria, scoring and thresholds: First-stage proposals will be evaluated blindly, as described in Annex D of the Work Programme General Annexes.
b. Submission and evaluation processes: as described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes and the Online Manual.
c. Indicative timeline for evaluation and grant agreement: as described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes.
6. Legal and financial set-up of the grants: The granting authority may object to a transfer of ownership or to the exclusive licensing of results, as set out in the specific provision of Annex 5, up to 4 years after the end of the action. Eligible costs will take the form of a lump sum.
Specific conditions are described in the specific topic of the Work Programme.
Application and evaluation forms and model grant agreement (MGA) details:
* Application form templates are available in the Submission System (Standard application form (HE RIA IA Stage 1 BLIND)).
* Evaluation form templates will be used with the necessary adaptations (Standard evaluation form (HE RIA, IA and CSA Stage 1 BLIND)).
* Guidance is provided in the HE Programme Guide.
* Model Grant Agreements (MGA) include HE MGA, Lump Sum MGA, Operating Grants MGA, and Framework Partnership Agreement FPA.
* Call-specific instructions, a detailed budget table (HE LS), information on financial support to third parties (HE), information on clinical studies (HE), and guidance on lump sums are available.
Additional documents include:
* HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 1. General Introduction
* HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 14. Horizontal Activities
* HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 15. General Annexes
* EIC Work Programme 2026
* ERC Work Programme 2026
* HE Programme Guide
* HE Framework Programme 2021/695
* HE Specific Programme Decision 2021/764
* EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509
* Decision authorising the use of lump sum contributions under the Horizon Europe Programme
* 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
* Funding & Tenders Portal Privacy Statement
Budget overview:
* HORIZON-CL4-2026-02-DIGITAL-EMERGING-51-two-stage - HORIZON-RIA: 30,000,000 EUR, contributions of 4,000,000 to 6,000,000 EUR, 5 grants.
* HORIZON-CL4-2026-02-DIGITAL-EMERGING-53-two-stage - HORIZON-RIA: 30,000,000 EUR, contributions of 4,000,000 to 6,000,000 EUR, 6 grants.
* HORIZON-CL4-2026-02-MAT-PROD-21-two-stage - HORIZON-IA: 38,000,000 EUR, contributions of 6,000,000 to 7,500,000 EUR, 6 grants.
Partner search announcements are available, and the submission system is planned to be opened on the date stated on the topic header.
Support is available through the Online Manual, Horizon Europe Programme Guide, Funding & Tenders Portal FAQ, Research Enquiry Service, National Contact Points (NCPs), Enterprise Europe Network, IT Helpdesk, European IPR Helpdesk, CEN-CENELEC Research Helpdesk and ETSI Research Helpdesk, and the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for their recruitment.
In summary, this Horizon Europe call aims to leverage advanced AI technologies to revolutionize the process industries, focusing on enhancing competitiveness, sustainability, and working conditions. It encourages innovative solutions across the entire lifecycle of plants and products, from design and engineering to operations and value chains. The call is structured as a single-stage submission with a lump sum grant, emphasizing collaboration, business case development, and alignment with EU strategies and partnerships.
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Eligible Applicant Types: The eligible applicant types are not explicitly stated, but based on the nature of Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Actions (RIA) and Innovation Actions (IA), eligible applicants can include universities, research institutes, SMEs, large enterprises, and other types of organizations capable of conducting research and innovation activities. The program encourages participation from various entities across the EU and associated countries.
Funding Type: The primary financial mechanism is a grant, specifically a HORIZON Lump Sum Grant [HORIZON-AG-LS]. The 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.
Consortium Requirement: While not explicitly stated, the program encourages collaboration, and given the scope and complexity of the projects, a consortium of multiple applicants is highly probable. The partner search announcements further suggest that consortia are expected.
Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The geographic eligibility includes EU member states and associated countries as 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.
Target Sector: The program targets the process industries, focusing on the development and application of AI methods and technologies. This includes sectors related to materials and process development, sustainable production, and improving working conditions in industrial plants. The thematic areas also encompass AI, Data and Robotics.
Mentioned Countries: No specific countries are mentioned, but the eligibility extends to EU member states and associated countries. The program also mentions non-EU/non-Associated Countries that may have specific provisions for funding.
Project Stage: The expected maturity of the project is geared towards research and innovation actions (RIA) and innovation actions (IA), indicating a focus on development, demonstration, and validation of AI-driven solutions. The projects should aim to develop and demonstrate innovative AI-driven solutions in materials and process development.
Funding Amount: The funding ranges vary depending on the specific topic:
HORIZON-CL4-2026-02-DIGITAL-EMERGING-51-two-stage: EUR 4,000,000 to EUR 6,000,000
HORIZON-CL4-2026-02-DIGITAL-EMERGING-53-two-stage: EUR 4,000,000 to EUR 6,000,000
HORIZON-CL4-2026-02-MAT-PROD-21-two-stage: EUR 6,000,000 to EUR 7,500,000
Application Type: The application type is an open call with a two-stage submission process. The first-stage proposals of this topic will be evaluated blindly.
Nature of Support: Beneficiaries will receive money in the form of a lump sum grant. 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.
Application Stages: The application process involves two stages. The first-stage proposals of this topic will be evaluated blindly.
Success Rates: The success rates are not explicitly mentioned, but the indicative number of grants is provided for each topic:
HORIZON-CL4-2026-02-DIGITAL-EMERGING-51-two-stage: 5 grants
HORIZON-CL4-2026-02-DIGITAL-EMERGING-53-two-stage: 6 grants
HORIZON-CL4-2026-02-MAT-PROD-21-two-stage: 6 grants
Co-funding Requirement: The information does not explicitly state a co-funding requirement. However, Horizon Europe projects often encourage or require some level of co-funding, which should be verified in the specific call documents.
Summary:
This Horizon Europe call focuses on funding research and innovation actions (RIA) and innovation actions (IA) aimed at developing and demonstrating innovative AI-driven solutions for the process industries. The goal is to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of these industries by improving products, processes, and working conditions through the application of advanced AI technologies. The call is structured around several key topics, each with a specific budget and indicative number of grants. Eligible applicants include a wide range of organizations, such as universities, research institutes, SMEs, and large enterprises, primarily from EU member states and associated countries, with potential participation from non-EU/non-associated countries under specific provisions. The funding is provided as a lump sum grant, and the application process involves a two-stage submission, with the first stage being evaluated blindly. Projects should contribute to outcomes such as faster material and process development, sustainable production, and improved workplace safety. Proposals must include a business case and exploitation strategy and should align with the Apply AI Strategy and the co-programmed European Partnerships Processes4Planet and AI, Data and Robotics. The call emphasizes the integration of AI technologies, user acceptance, and training, and the overall aim is to transform the process industries through innovative AI solutions.
Funding Type: The primary financial mechanism is a grant, specifically a HORIZON Lump Sum Grant [HORIZON-AG-LS]. The 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.
Consortium Requirement: While not explicitly stated, the program encourages collaboration, and given the scope and complexity of the projects, a consortium of multiple applicants is highly probable. The partner search announcements further suggest that consortia are expected.
Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The geographic eligibility includes EU member states and associated countries as 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.
Target Sector: The program targets the process industries, focusing on the development and application of AI methods and technologies. This includes sectors related to materials and process development, sustainable production, and improving working conditions in industrial plants. The thematic areas also encompass AI, Data and Robotics.
Mentioned Countries: No specific countries are mentioned, but the eligibility extends to EU member states and associated countries. The program also mentions non-EU/non-Associated Countries that may have specific provisions for funding.
Project Stage: The expected maturity of the project is geared towards research and innovation actions (RIA) and innovation actions (IA), indicating a focus on development, demonstration, and validation of AI-driven solutions. The projects should aim to develop and demonstrate innovative AI-driven solutions in materials and process development.
Funding Amount: The funding ranges vary depending on the specific topic:
HORIZON-CL4-2026-02-DIGITAL-EMERGING-51-two-stage: EUR 4,000,000 to EUR 6,000,000
HORIZON-CL4-2026-02-DIGITAL-EMERGING-53-two-stage: EUR 4,000,000 to EUR 6,000,000
HORIZON-CL4-2026-02-MAT-PROD-21-two-stage: EUR 6,000,000 to EUR 7,500,000
Application Type: The application type is an open call with a two-stage submission process. The first-stage proposals of this topic will be evaluated blindly.
Nature of Support: Beneficiaries will receive money in the form of a lump sum grant. 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.
Application Stages: The application process involves two stages. The first-stage proposals of this topic will be evaluated blindly.
Success Rates: The success rates are not explicitly mentioned, but the indicative number of grants is provided for each topic:
HORIZON-CL4-2026-02-DIGITAL-EMERGING-51-two-stage: 5 grants
HORIZON-CL4-2026-02-DIGITAL-EMERGING-53-two-stage: 6 grants
HORIZON-CL4-2026-02-MAT-PROD-21-two-stage: 6 grants
Co-funding Requirement: The information does not explicitly state a co-funding requirement. However, Horizon Europe projects often encourage or require some level of co-funding, which should be verified in the specific call documents.
Summary:
This Horizon Europe call focuses on funding research and innovation actions (RIA) and innovation actions (IA) aimed at developing and demonstrating innovative AI-driven solutions for the process industries. The goal is to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of these industries by improving products, processes, and working conditions through the application of advanced AI technologies. The call is structured around several key topics, each with a specific budget and indicative number of grants. Eligible applicants include a wide range of organizations, such as universities, research institutes, SMEs, and large enterprises, primarily from EU member states and associated countries, with potential participation from non-EU/non-associated countries under specific provisions. The funding is provided as a lump sum grant, and the application process involves a two-stage submission, with the first stage being evaluated blindly. Projects should contribute to outcomes such as faster material and process development, sustainable production, and improved workplace safety. Proposals must include a business case and exploitation strategy and should align with the Apply AI Strategy and the co-programmed European Partnerships Processes4Planet and AI, Data and Robotics. The call emphasizes the integration of AI technologies, user acceptance, and training, and the overall aim is to transform the process industries through innovative AI solutions.
Short Summary
Impact To develop and demonstrate innovative AI-driven solutions in materials and process development to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of the process industries by better products and process technologies and reducing the time to market. | Impact | To develop and demonstrate innovative AI-driven solutions in materials and process development to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of the process industries by better products and process technologies and reducing the time to market. |
Applicant Applicants should possess expertise in AI technologies, process industries, and collaborative research methodologies, with a focus on developing innovative solutions. | Applicant | Applicants should possess expertise in AI technologies, process industries, and collaborative research methodologies, with a focus on developing innovative solutions. |
Developments Funding will support projects that advance AI methods and technologies specifically for the process industries, targeting improvements in materials development, sustainable production, and workplace safety. | Developments | Funding will support projects that advance AI methods and technologies specifically for the process industries, targeting improvements in materials development, sustainable production, and workplace safety. |
Applicant Type This funding is designed for universities, research institutes, SMEs, large enterprises, and non-profit organizations based in the EU, EEA, and associated countries. | Applicant Type | This funding is designed for universities, research institutes, SMEs, large enterprises, and non-profit organizations based in the EU, EEA, and associated countries. |
Consortium A consortium of multiple applicants is required for this funding opportunity, emphasizing collaborative research efforts. | Consortium | A consortium of multiple applicants is required for this funding opportunity, emphasizing collaborative research efforts. |
Funding Amount The total indicative budget is €30,000,000, with expected EU contributions per project ranging from €4,000,000 to €6,000,000. | Funding Amount | The total indicative budget is €30,000,000, with expected EU contributions per project ranging from €4,000,000 to €6,000,000. |
Countries The funding is relevant for EU member states, EEA countries, and associated countries under the Horizon Europe framework. | Countries | The funding is relevant for EU member states, EEA countries, and associated countries under the Horizon Europe framework. |
Industry This funding targets the digital and emerging technologies sector, specifically focusing on AI applications in the process industries. | Industry | This funding targets the digital and emerging technologies sector, specifically focusing on AI applications in the process industries. |
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