First Call for Proposals: Innovation Schemes

Through the ENFIELD Innovation Scheme open calls and the Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP) mechanism, the project aims to attract the research/industry partners to conduct applied research related to specific scientific/technological challenges within the sectors of energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and space, contributing to the creation of ENFIELD network and the adoption of AI technologies to boost overall EU competitiveness.

Objectives 

• ENFIELD aims to create a unique European Centre of Excellence that excels the fundamental research in the areas of Adaptive, Green, Human-Centric, and Trustworthy AI. These pillars are strategic and of paramount importance to successful AI development, deployment, and acceptance in Europe and will further advance the research within verticals of Healthcare, Energy, Manufacturing, and Space.
• By attracting the best talents, technologies, and resources from worldclass research and industry players in Europe and by carrying out top-level research activities in synchronisation with industry challenges, ENFIELD project will contribute to reinforce a competitive EU position in AI and create significant socio-economic impact for the benefit of European citizens and businesses.

Funding Information

• A total budget of 1.100.000 € is allocated by ENFIELD for funding the participation of at least 18 beneficiaries in Innovation Schemes. This first call is expected to select 8 beneficiaries.
• Successful applicants will receive a grant that cannot surpass 60.000€.

Eligibility

To be eligible, proposals must be presented by one legal entity (or a group of a minimum of 2 legal entities) meeting the following criteria:

• Must be a research center (legal entity) or private-for-profit company (including start-ups, SMEs, and large companies) with no conflicts of interest with any of the ENFIELD partner organizations.
• Must be based in EU Member States or Horizon Europe associated countries.
• Applications need to be submitted by the deadline of the call. Late applications will not be admitted.
• Applications must be submitted in English. Applications submitted in any other language will not be eligible.
• Project duration is limited to a maximum of six (6) months.
• Applicants can submit multiple applications, but only one of them can be funded.

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