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Horizon Europe RAISE — Resource for AI Science in Europe

Automated Scientific Discovery – Food (RAISE pilot)

Funds a pilot lab where AI and automation run safer, faster and more reproducible food-science experiments.

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The project should retrofit an existing advanced laboratory with semi- or fully autonomous scientific experimentation, while keeping people responsible for safety, ethics and scientific judgment. It should deliver a functional demonstrator with secure data collection, storage, processing and sharing; interoperable standards and protocols; real-time analytics; intuitive human-machine interaction; a

This Research and Innovation Action develops a trustworthy intelligence layer for highly automated and digitalised laboratories working on food science. The system should integrate AI-driven planning, laboratory instruments and robotics, data infrastructure and human oversight so experiments can be planned, executed and analysed in a closed loop without a complete laboratory rebuild.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.2 Feb 2027
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.€3M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: HORIZON-RAISE-2027-01-02Source: ec.europa.eu