Advancing AI-readiness and Machine-Actionability in the EOSC Ecosystem
The Horizon Europe program offers funding for Advancing AI-readiness and Machine-Actionability in the EOSC Ecosystem. This initiative aims to foster a more interoperable and efficient European Open Science Cloud by integrating cutting-edge AI/ML solutions and ensuring data FAIRification. It represents a strategic investment in the future of scientific research and digital infrastructure across Europe.
Who is Funded
This section details the beneficiaries of the program, focusing on the types of entities eligible for funding, the geographic scope of the activities, and the overarching objectives that the program aims to achieve. The initiative supports a broad range of European and associated country organizations committed to advancing scientific research and digital infrastructure through artificial intelligence and machine-actionable data within the EOSC ecosystem.
What is Funded
This section outlines the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding, emphasizing the integration of AI/ML technologies for data FAIRification and machine-actionability within the EOSC. The program prioritizes efforts that enhance interoperability, provide scalable infrastructure, and establish competence centers to support scientific research.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section details the financial nature of the support provided, including the specific type of financial instrument, the potential funding amounts per project, and the general duration of the program. The funding is provided through grants, with substantial contributions designed to enable impactful research and innovation activities.
Conditions and Requirements
This section outlines the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application and project implementation phases. It covers general admissibility, consortium rules, financial stipulations, and other key provisions for successful participation.
Application Procedure
This section guides potential applicants through the process of submitting their proposals, including the required forms, evaluation methods, and general support resources. The application process is a single-stage submission, followed by a structured evaluation and grant agreement phase.
Legal Basis
This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that authorize and govern the funding program, establishing its mandate and outlining key regulations that shape its implementation. These documents ensure transparency and accountability in the program's operation.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
15,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
Total: 15,000,000 € (for this topic in 2025)
Deadline:
18.09.2025
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union, Associated Countries
Sectors:
Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development
Beneficiaries:
Research institutions, digital service providers, data repository owners, e-infrastructure ecosystems, AI/ML developers, scientific researchers, EOSC users, research operators, public and non-profit organizations working in science and technology.
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Infrastructure, Service Delivery, Capacity Building
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
EOSC Association (for monitoring and developing policies and strategies, and intellectual property rights access), HORIZON-INFRA-2025-01-EOSC-05 (for collaboration agreements), EOSC Data Commons (leveraging results).
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