Robust and trustworthy GenerativeAI for Robotics and industrial automation (RIA) (AI/Data/Robotics & Made in Europe Partnerships)
Funds two projects, worth up to EUR 45 million each, to build generative AI foundation models for robotics or manufacturing, with at least EUR 10 million of each project re-granted to third-party companies.
Consortia submit a Research and Innovation Action proposal by the single-stage deadline; the Commission funds two projects from this topic's EUR 85 million budget, guaranteeing at least one winner in Type A and one in Type B. This is a two-tier scheme: at least EUR 10 million of each project's budget must go to third parties as Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP), in awards of up to EUR 500,…
The Commission wants generative AI foundation models that either give robots more autonomy and real-world adaptability (Type A) or make manufacturing more productive, flexible and compliant (Type B); each proposal must pick one type and justify its use cases by expected business impact. It expects major manufacturing industry partners to be deeply embedded in the consortium, providing real production data and validating the models.
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