European Network of AI Excellence Centres: Expanding the European AI lighthouse (RIA)

Last updated: 21.7.2025
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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.

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

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

60,000 € per third party

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

34,500,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

16.11.2022

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

Europe (EU Member States and Associated Countries)

Sectors

Sectors:

Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Healthcare, Energy Production and Supply, Transportation and Logistics, Service Sector

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

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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