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This Horizon Europe Innovation Action aims to solidify Europe's industrial leadership in AI, Data, and Robotics. It supports cutting-edge projects that leverage these technologies to enhance competitiveness and significantly contribute to the European Green Deal objectives. The program fosters open strategic autonomy by strengthening European capacities across key digital supply chains and investing in the early adoption of new technologies.

Who is Funded by the AI, Data & Robotics Program

The "Industrial leadership in AI, Data and Robotics boosting competitiveness and the green transition" program targets a wide array of applicants across Europe, focusing on driving innovation in key digital technologies. Its primary objective is to reinforce Europe's strategic autonomy and leadership in AI, Data, and Robotics, ensuring a sustainable and competitive future.

What is Funded Under the AI, Data & Robotics Call

This funding program supports projects that integrate AI, Data, and Robotics across various industrial and societal challenges, particularly those contributing to the European Green Deal. It focuses on validating solutions at scale and advancing technologies from an early to a mid-to-late development stage. Supported activities range from pilot projects in diverse sectors to efforts aimed at resource optimization and environmental sustainability.

Type and Scope of Funding for AI, Data & Robotics Innovations

The program provides financial support primarily through grants, aiming to foster significant innovation in AI, Data, and Robotics with substantial funding amounts per project. The funding structure also encourages the involvement of a wide array of stakeholders, including third parties, to broaden the impact and reach of the supported solutions.

Conditions and Requirements for AI, Data & Robotics Proposals

Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to specific conditions and requirements concerning application submission, consortium formation, budget allocation, and other operational provisions to ensure compliance and maximize project impact. These rules are detailed in various annexes of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes.

Application Procedure

The application process for this program follows a single-stage submission procedure with a defined deadline and clear evaluation criteria. The selection process prioritizes a balanced portfolio of funded projects across specific outcomes.

The program is firmly rooted in the European Union's comprehensive legal framework for research and innovation, particularly Horizon Europe, ensuring its legitimacy and alignment with broader EU policies.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

10,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

60,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

19.03.2024

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union

Sectors

Sectors:

Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing, Textile and Apparel Industry, Construction and Building Materials, Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Water and Waste Management, Transportation and Logistics, Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Financial Technology, Green Technology, Healthcare, Medical Technology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Education and Vocational Training, Research and Development, Consumer Goods Industry, Service Sector, Tourism, Creative Industries, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Manufacturing, Healthcare, Transport, Agriculture, Energy, Construction, Public Sector, Utilities, Retail, Finance, Insurance, Telecommunications, Environmental Monitoring, Media, Creative Industries, Cultural Institutions, Fashion, Tourism, Agri-Food, Forestry, Inspection & Maintenance, Logistics

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Commercialization

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Commission

Additional Partners:

AI, Data and Robotics Partnership, Photonics Partnership

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