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[Horizon - Artificial Intelligence and Robotics] Apply AI: Challenge-Driven AI Innovation Booster in Apply AI prioritised sectors…

Expected to open. Open to consortia (not single applicants) of legal entities established in EU Member States, Iceland, Norway, and specific associated countries (Canada, Israel, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Switzerland, UK); user-industry companies from the targeted strategic sector (healthcare, advanced manufacturing, or autonomous driving) must be core consortium partners. The lead consortium organises a multi-stage competition and provides financial support to third parties (SMEs or small SME-led teams) who compete to develop AI solutions; each proposal must focus on exactly one of the…

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€14 million each
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Next deadline

Closes: 15 December 2026

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What it funds

Expected to open. Open to consortia (not single applicants) of legal entities established in EU Member States, Iceland, Norway, and specific associated countries (Canada, Israel, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Switzerland, UK); user-industry companies from the targeted strategic sector (healthcare, advanced manufacturing, or autonomous driving) must be core consortium partners. The lead consortium organises a multi-stage competition and provides financial support to third parties (SMEs or small SME-led teams) who compete to develop AI solutions; each proposal must focus on exactly one of the…

Who it suits

Open to consortia (not single applicants) of legal entities established in EU Member States, Iceland, Norway, and specific associated countries (Canada, Israel, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Switzerland, UK); user-industry companies from the targeted strategic sector (healthcare, advanced manufac…

  • AI & software
  • Life sciences & health
  • Manufacturing & materials
  • Industrial R&D

Programme specifications

Award band£1m+
FunderHorizon Europe
RegionUK-wide
Partners requiredYes
Next deadline15 December 2026
Key sectors
AI & softwareLife sciences & healthManufacturing & materials

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