Assessment methodologies for General Purpose AI capabilities and risks (RIA) (AI/Data/Robotics Partnership)
This Horizon Europe funding program aims to advance assessment methodologies for General Purpose AI (GPAI) models and systems, including multimodal AI. It seeks to develop robust tools and benchmarks to evaluate GPAI capabilities and risks, ensuring trustworthy and ethical AI behavior. The program supports the EU's strategic autonomy in digital technologies and strengthens its leadership in AI innovation.
Who is Funded
This program targets legal entities from EU Member States and a selection of associated countries to foster research and innovation in advanced AI assessment methodologies. The primary goal is to enhance the evaluation of General Purpose AI capabilities and risks, contributing to the EU's strategic autonomy in digital and emerging technologies and supporting the implementation of the AI Act.
What is Funded
The program focuses on research and innovation actions aimed at developing advanced assessment methodologies for General Purpose AI, covering critical thematic areas such as emergent capabilities, economic impact, misuse potential, and interpretability. Projects should generate benchmark tests and are encouraged to be interdisciplinary.
Type and Scope of Funding
The program provides grants under the Horizon Europe framework, with an allocated budget of 7,000,000 € for 2025. Individual projects can receive between 3,000,000 € and 4,000,000 €.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to comprehensive conditions outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes, covering admissibility, eligibility, financial capacity, evaluation, and legal setup. Crucially, proposals must align with open strategic autonomy principles, encouraging consortiums and the integration of Social Sciences and Humanities expertise.
Application Procedure
The application process is a single-stage submission, with proposals to be submitted via the Electronic Submission Service on the Funding & Tenders Portal by October 2, 2025. Evaluation follows standard Horizon Europe criteria and processes, with outcomes communicated after assessment.
Legal Basis
This program is established under the comprehensive legal framework of Horizon Europe, ensuring its legitimacy and guiding its operational and financial management. Access to official legal texts is facilitated through the European Commission's Funding & Tenders Portal and EUR-Lex.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
Between 3,000,000 € and 4,000,000 € per project
Allocated Budget:
Total budget for 2025: 7,000,000 €
Deadline:
02.10.2025
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
EU Member States, Iceland, Norway, Canada, Israel, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Sectors:
Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
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