HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-04
Apply AI: Challenge-Driven AI Innovation Booster in Apply AI Prioritised Sectors (Advanced Manufacturing β Semiconductor Fabs)
Programme
Apply AI: Challenge-Driven AI Innovation Booster in Apply AI Prioritised Sectors (Advanced Manufacturing β Semiconductor Fabs)
| Field | Details | Field | Details | Field | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Status | Forthcoming |
Opening Date | 2026-11-17 |
Closing Date | 2027-03-18 |
| Target TRL | Prototype to Validation (TRL 2 to 5) | Type Action | Research and Innovation Action (Partnership in AI, Data and Robotics) |
Type Grant | Action Grant Budget-Based [HORIZON-AG] with Cascading Grants (FSTP) |
| Submission Model | Single-stage | Geographic Target | European AI, Data, and Robotics Ecosystem |
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| Budget per Bid | β¬12.00M |
Expected Slots | 1 project per sector (~1 for Manufacturing) | Total Allocation | β¬12.00M allocated for FSTP |
Note: The deadline closes strictly at 17:00:00 Brussels time. This topic implements the co-programmed European Partnership on AI, data, and robotics (ADRA). Each proposal must focus exclusively on one prioritised sector; our consortiumβs target is Advanced Manufacturing specifically tailored to Semiconductor Fabrication (Fabs).
π Expected Outcome by the EU
- π Targeted Industrial Breakthroughs: Drive significant technological progress and innovation in Apply AI prioritised sectors through challenge-oriented, AI-powered solutions.
- πͺπΊ SME Ecosystem Development: Increase the competitiveness and visibility of the European AI developer community within high-stakes application domains, promoting collaborative approaches for industry-specific AI development.
- π Accelerated AI Adoption: Deepen the integration of trustworthy AI technologies and AI-powered robotics across crucial nodes of advanced manufacturing supply chains.
ποΈ The 3-Stage Cascading Funding (FSTP) Funnel
The core responsibility of our managing consortium is the definition, organization, and execution of a multi-stage competition. We will act as the orchestrator providing infrastructure, data access, and technical/business mentoring, distributing exactly β¬12,000,000 in Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP) to agile SMEs: