EU invests over €307 million into artificial intelligence and related technologies
EU invests over €307 million into artificial intelligence and related technologies
Publish Date: 2026-01-15 10:11:00
Source Domain: www.pubaffairsbruxelles.eu
- The European Commission has introduced two new calls under the ‘Digital, Industry and Space’ cluster of the Horizon Europe Work Programme, allocating a total of €307.3 million.
- €221.8 million is dedicated to an initiative focusing on the development of trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI) services, innovative data services, and securing European strategic autonomy.
- This initiative will fund projects that contribute to AI development, including actions supporting the Apply AI Strategy, robotics, quantum technologies, photonics, and virtual worlds.
- An additional €85.5 million is available for the second call, focusing on topics such as next-gen AI agents, robotics for industrial and service applications, and the development of new materials with enhanced sensing functionalities.
- The calls aim to drive sustainable innovation and European leadership in strategic digital technologies, in line with the Commission’s Competitiveness Compass.
- The investment seeks to secure European leadership in strategic technologies through sustainable, human-centric innovation.
- Calls under Horizon Europe’s ‘Digital, Industry and Space’ cluster are open to participation from businesses, public administrations, academia, and other entities from EU Member States and partner countries.
