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Horizon Europe Cluster 4 — Twin (Green+Digital) Transition for Industry

AI for Smarter Factory Operations

Funds factory AI that adapts production in real time, improves quality, and cuts scrap, energy use and carbon emissions.

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European factories already use digital monitoring, but much of the value in production data remains untapped. This topic targets the next step: AI that can respond to changing operating conditions while improving both industrial performance and environmental results.

Research must develop AI-enabled manufacturing processes and operations for real-time monitoring and adaptive optimisation. Relevan

Research must develop AI-enabled manufacturing processes and operations for real-time monitoring and adaptive optimisation. Relevant approaches include deep learning, large language models, digital twins, synthetic data and data-driven models applied to product quality, process settings, scrap, energy use and carbon footprint.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.22 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€30M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Source: ec.europa.eu