HORIZON-KDT-JU-2021-2-RIA-Focus Topic 1-Processing solutions for AI at the edge addressing the design stack and middleware
The HORIZON-KDT-JU-2021-2-RIA-Focus Topic 1 call focuses on developing advanced processing solutions for AI at the edge, aiming to enhance Europe's technological leadership in secure embedded intelligence. This Research and Innovation Action (RIA) supports collaborative projects, fostering innovation in processor architectures, middleware, and AI algorithms for edge and deep-edge applications. The program encourages participation from a diverse range of entities, including SMEs, to strengthen the European Key Digital Technologies ecosystem.
Who is Funded
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What is Funded
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Type and Scope of Funding
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Conditions and Requirements
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Application Procedure
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Legal Basis
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
12,000,000 € (EU contribution per project); 40% of total EU funding per participant
Allocated Budget:
20,000,000 € (EU contribution for this topic in 2021)
Deadline:
27.04.2022
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union (EU Member States and Associated Countries participating in KDT JU Work Programme 2021, including specific national eligibility rules for AT, CZ, DK, ES, IT, LV, NL, NO, PL, PT, SE, TR. Switzerland has direct national funding arrangements.)
Sectors:
Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Healthcare, Medical Technology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Research and Development, Other
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Union (KDT Joint Undertaking)
Managed By:
KDT JU (Key Digital Technologies Joint Undertaking)
Additional Partners:
LC Innoconsult, Grupo Colabora Formación y Proyectos, SL, Minds & Sparks GmbH, webLyzard technology, SOCIETATEA DE INGINERIE SISTEME SA, Odd.Bot B.V., Flow Analysis and Simulation Team, GC Genomics GmbH, ASSIST Software SRL, IND Yazilim Bilisim Teknolojileri San. ve Tic. A.S., HIRO MicroDataCenters B.V., AITOWN S.R.L., SCUOLA SUPERIORE DI STUDI UNIVERSITARI E DI PERFEZIONAMENTO S ANNA, AMBIESENSE LTD, An AI Research Team @ Lancaster University, GRANT GARANT SRO, TECH2MARKET SPOLKA Z OGRANICZONA ODPOWIEDZIALNOSCIA, GC GENOMICS ESPAÑA, SL, CONCEPTTO DESARROLLO ESTRATÉGICO, SL, Hybrid Core BV (All are partner organizations offering expertise or services for proposals in this area).
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