[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

February 4, 2026

Up to €200,000 per project (lump sum); up to 13 projects funded; 12-month support program

Supports development and deployment of agile, human-centric, real-time open source technologies for industrial human-robot interaction in Europe.

Teams must include at least one SME as leader and an end-user; up to 3 entities per team.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity supports projects focused on advancing open-source, real-time human-robot interaction (HRI) technologies in European industry. Selected teams will participate in a structured 12-month Support and Mentoring Programme, progressing through stages including mentoring, proof of concept, deployment, experimentation, and launching shareable HRI modules. The initiative aims to foster collaboration between technology providers and end-users, driving innovation in industrial AI, data, and robotics solutions. --- ## Due Dates - February 4, 2026: Full application/submission deadline (single-stage) — 17:00 Brussels time --- ## Funding Amount - Each selected project may receive a fixed lump sum of up to €200,000. - Up to 13 projects will be funded. - The support and mentoring programme lasts 12 months. --- ## Eligibility - Teams must consist of up to 3 entities. - At least 1 SME (including startups) is required per team and must act as the team leader. - An end-user entity (defining the HRI application use-case) is mandatory. - Teams may include: - Main Technology Provider (mandatory) - SME and/or Mid-cap responsible for HRI development (mandatory) - Second Technology Provider (optional) - End-user (mandatory) - Specific composition rules: - If the main Technology Provider is an SME, the end-user can be any entity. - If the main Technology Provider is not an SME, or if there is no second Technology Provider, or if the second Technology Provider is not an SME, the end-user must be an SME. --- ## Application Process - Submission is via the online application form: [https://opportunities.getonepass.eu/applications/arise/start](https://opportunities.getonepass.eu/applications/arise/start) - The evaluation consists of six steps: eligibility check, in/out scope screening, independent evaluation, consensus meeting, selection committee (Jury Day), and formal beneficiary checks. - Refer to the ‘Guide for Applicants’ for detailed instructions. - For questions, use the helpdesk: [https://discord.com/invite/htCDsfMzXr](https://discord.com/invite/htCDsfMzXr) - Complaints can be sent to: [arise.complaints@fundingbox.com](mailto:arise.complaints@fundingbox.com) --- ## Additional Information - The call is part of the ARISE initiative (Agile, human-centric, and Real-tIme enabled open SourcE technologies advancing industrial HRI in Europe), funded under Horizon Europe. - Project website: [https://arise-middleware.eu/](https://arise-middleware.eu/) - For further reference, see the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/12083?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=12&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). --- ## External Links - [Call details and application portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/12083?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=12&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Application form](https://opportunities.getonepass.eu/applications/arise/start) - [Project website](https://arise-middleware.eu/) - [Helpdesk (Discord)](https://discord.com/invite/htCDsfMzXr) - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders_en) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Info | [European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) | | Helpdesk | [https://discord.com/invite/htCDsfMzXr](https://discord.com/invite/htCDsfMzXr) | | Complaints Email | [arise.complaints@fundingbox.com](mailto:arise.complaints@fundingbox.com) | | Project Website | [https://arise-middleware.eu/](https://arise-middleware.eu/) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 |

2nd ARISE Open Call - European Commission

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