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AI-generated digital twins for science

Funds generative-AI digital twins of complex real-world systems for research infrastructures in fields like healthcare, transport and manufacturing.

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AI-generated digital twins for science is a European Commission grant that funds generative-AI digital twins of complex real-world systems for research infrastructures in fields like healthcare, transport and manufacturing. Activities under this topic are expected to reach at least TRL 6 by the project's end, and a proposal has to demonstrate its approach working across at least three different ap…

This topic funds projects that use generative AI to build or enhance digital twins of complex real-world systems for research infrastructures, in key impact sectors such as healthcare, transportation, agriculture, environment or manufacturing. Proposals should set up new digital twins or improve existing ones, including required data fusion, visualisation and workflow execution.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
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.-
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.-
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€40M

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