European Network of AI Excellence Centres: Expanding the European AI lighthouse (RIA)
This program, part of Horizon Europe, aims to expand the European AI lighthouse by reinforcing and unifying Europe's world-class AI research community. It fosters collaborative efforts between academia and industry to address major AI challenges, promoting human-centred and ethical development of digital and industrial technologies to ensure European open strategic autonomy in AI.
Who is Funded
This section details the types of entities eligible for funding, their geographic scope, and the overarching objectives of the "European Network of AI Excellence Centres" program. The program primarily targets leading researchers and institutions across Europe to foster a unified and world-class AI community, aiming to strengthen Europe's position in AI development.
What is Funded
This section describes the types of projects and thematic areas eligible for funding under the "European Network of AI Excellence Centres" program, detailing the focus on foundational and applied AI research, and specifying the target maturity levels for projects.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section outlines the financial details of the "European Network of AI Excellence Centres" program, including the type of financial instrument used, the allocated budget for this specific call, and any details regarding project duration.
Conditions and Requirements
This section outlines the essential conditions and requirements for applicants and beneficiaries participating in the "European Network of AI Excellence Centres" program, covering application stipulations, consortium rules, and other critical provisions.
Application Procedure
This section provides an overview of the application and evaluation process for the "European Network of AI Excellence Centres" program, detailing submission methods and how applications are selected.
Legal Basis
This section identifies the foundational legal documents and regulations governing the "European Network of AI Excellence Centres" funding program, outlining its authorization and operational framework.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
60,000 € per third party
Allocated Budget:
34,500,000 €
Deadline:
16.11.2022
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
Europe (EU Member States and Associated Countries)
Sectors:
Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Healthcare, Energy Production and Supply, Transportation and Logistics, Service Sector
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), EIT Digital, EIT Manufacturing, European Social Fund +, InvestEU Fund, AI, Data and Robotics Partnership, Digital Europe Programme, European Digital Innovation Hubs, National Contact Points (NCPs), CEN-CENELEC Research Helpdesk, ETSI Research Helpdesk
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