Fostering Innovative and Compliant Data Ecosystems (IA) (AI, Data and Robotics Partnership)
The Fostering Innovative and Compliant Data Ecosystems program, part of the AI, Data and Robotics Partnership, is a key Horizon Europe initiative designed to enhance Europe's data economy. It focuses on developing cutting-edge technologies to streamline compliance with EU legislation and harness synthetic data, thereby reducing administrative burdens and fostering innovation. This program aims to build a robust, secure, and agile single market for data and AI services across the Union.
Who is Funded: Eligible Participants and Program Objectives
The 'Fostering Innovative and Compliant Data Ecosystems' program targets a broad spectrum of legal entities across EU Member States, Iceland, Norway, associated, and OECD countries. The primary objective is to enhance compliance with evolving EU legislation and strategically leverage data for innovation, contributing to a secure and agile data market.
What is Funded: Project Scope and Thematic Areas
The program supports innovative projects in the digital and industrial sectors, focusing on advanced technologies for data economy, compliance, and synthetic data. It targets innovation actions that deliver tangible solutions, covering a broad spectrum of themes from AI-driven compliance to secure data spaces. While specific cost details are not provided, projects should consider cybersecurity, interoperability, reproducibility, and standardization.
Type and Scope of Funding: Financial Parameters
The program offers grant funding, specifically for Innovation Actions, with a substantial budget allocated per project. A total of 45 million Euros is available for this topic, supporting approximately six projects. Financial support is provided through a Horizon Action Grant, designed to back innovative solutions that are close to market deployment.
Conditions and Requirements: Application and Project Implementation
Applicants must adhere to strict conditions covering proposal admissibility, financial capacity, and operational processes, as detailed in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes. Consortium-based applications are required, emphasizing collaboration and synergy with related European initiatives. Projects also need to consider specific requirements for cybersecurity, interoperability, and user training, ensuring ethical and secure data practices.
Application Procedure: Submission and Evaluation
The application process for the 'Fostering Innovative and Compliant Data Ecosystems' program is streamlined through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. Applicants must use standard application forms and are subject to a single-stage submission procedure, with proposals evaluated against defined criteria and timelines.
Legal Basis: Authorizing Documents and Governing Regulations
The 'Fostering Innovative and Compliant Data Ecosystems' program is firmly rooted in the legal framework of Horizon Europe, established by the EU Framework Programme 2021/695. Its operations are further governed by specific decisions, financial regulations, and detailed work programs.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
9,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
45,000,000 €
Deadline:
02.10.2025
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
EU Member States, Iceland, Norway, Associated Countries, OECD Countries
Sectors:
Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Financial Technology, Green Technology, Healthcare, Transportation and Logistics, Research and Development, Service Sector, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other
Beneficiaries:
Businesses, professionals, regulatory bodies, public organizations, individuals across various sectors including healthcare, manufacturing, mobility, and energy.
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
AI, Data and Robotics Partnership; Digital Europe programme (Common European Data Spaces, Data Spaces Support Centre (DSSC))
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