Innovation Schemes First Call for Proposals (oc1-2024-TIS-01)

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Programme Category

EU Competitive Programmes

Programme Name

Funding under projects

Programme Description

Funding provided under previews programmes.

Programme Details

Identifier Code

ENFIELD

Call

Innovation Schemes First Call for Proposals (oc1-2024-TIS-01)

Summary

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.

Detailed Call Description

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. The applicants to be funded under ENFIELD project will need to conduct applied research activities related to specific scientific/technological challenges proposed by industry partners, in at least one of the following sectors: healthcare, energy, space and manufacturing, as presented in the Catalogue of Challenges.

Call Total Budget

€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.

Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan

Successful applicants will receive a grant that cannot surpass €60.000.

When the beneficiaries are private-for-profit organisations, once determined the total estimated cost for the proposal, the exact amount of financial support to be granted as a lump sum will be calculated as 70% of the eligible cost, following the rules of the Horizon Europe programme.

Thematic Categories

  • New Entrepreneurship
  • Research, Technological Development and Innovation

Eligibility for Participation

  • Businesses
  • Large Enterprises
  • Legal Entities
  • Other Beneficiaries
  • Private Bodies
  • Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions
  • Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
  • State-owned Enterprises

Eligibility For Participation Notes

In order 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 centre (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 organisations.
  • Must be based in EU Member States or Horizon Europe associated countries.

Call Opening Date

01/06/2024

Call Closing Date

31/07/2024

EU Contact Point

Applicants are encouraged to contact ENFIELD support team for additional information and guidance by contacting: enfield.opencall@inova.business.

Queries about applications can be sent by email to enfield.opencall@inova.business before 25 July 2024. A FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section will be posted on the ENFIELD project website and updated regularly.