Grant
Opens 17 Nov
Horizon Europe 2027: AI driven robotics for industry, system integration and adoption
One Horizon Europe grant of €18 million to help industry and SMEs adopt AI robotics. Opens 17 November 2026, deadline 18 March 2027.
The topic is part of the co-programmed European Partnership on AI, Data and Robotics (ADRA), and every proposal must set aside tasks for joint work with ADRA.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Action type | Innovation Action (HORIZON IA) |
| Grant form | Action grant, budget based |
| Expected grants | 1 |
| Technology readiness | Start at TRL 4, reach TRL 7 |
Requirements:
- Modular integration framework validated in at least three real industrial pilots
- Integration Kit with ready modules, example configurations and tools for system integrators
- Reusable datasets and benchmark tasks shared with the robotics and AI community
- Step by step adoption guide for SMEs, with checklists and certification guidance
- Use of AI on Demand Platform resources such as the EuroCORE repository
Source · ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-05
Published 12 December 2025 · Checked against the organizer's page 14 November 2026
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Quick answers
How mature should the technology be?
Projects are expected to start at technology readiness level 4 and reach level 7 by the end.
Is this a one stage call?
Yes. Proposals go in once, by a single deadline.