Art-driven use experiments and design (RIA)

This program targets a broad range of entities, including research and technology institutions, companies, and SMEs, who are willing to integrate artistic practices into the development of digital technologies. The primary geographical focus is the European Union, with the overarching objective of promoting human-centred and ethical technology development that addresses societal, business, and sustainability challenges.

This program funds research and innovation projects that explore the design and deployment of digital technologies through art-driven use cases. It supports initiatives that aim to develop novel products and services aligned with human-centred innovation and sustainability goals. Funding is provided in the form of grants, with specific provisions for financial support to third parties.

This program provides financial support in the form of grants. The total indicative budget for the broader call is 206,000,000 €, with 8,500,000 € allocated to this specific topic. Projects are expected to use cascade funding mechanisms to support third parties, with specific maximum amounts for individual third-party projects.

Applicants must adhere to general admissibility, eligibility, financial, and operational capacity conditions outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes. Proposals are expected to include financial support for third parties, with specific guidelines for its use. Consortiums are implied for project implementation.

The application period for this call has closed. Proposals were submitted via a single-stage process, with evaluation completed and applicants already notified. Successful projects are expected to sign grant agreements by June 2022.

This funding program is established under the Horizon Europe framework, specifically through the HORIZON-CL4-2021-HUMAN-01 call. Its operation is governed by a comprehensive set of EU-level regulations and work programs, ensuring adherence to established financial and legal guidelines.