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

May 7, 2025 (Opens) | July 16, 2025 (Deadline, 17:00 Brussels time)

€800,000 total available; individual project funding not specified.

Supports European SMEs and midcaps in developing AI applications to enhance sustainability in manufacturing.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity aims to support European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and midcaps in designing and implementing artificial intelligence (AI) applications that drive sustainability and innovation in manufacturing. The initiative seeks to foster the development of AI-driven solutions that improve process and product sustainability, reduce waste, lower energy and carbon footprints, enhance process agility and resilience, and improve the attractiveness of manufacturing jobs through better human-machine interfaces and digital tools. The AIRISE project offers support throughout the development process, from ideation to testing under real manufacturing conditions. --- ## Due Dates - Call opens: May 7, 2025 - Application deadline: July 16, 2025 (17:00 Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Total funding available: €800,000 - The number of awards and the funding per project are not specified in the call documentation. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be European SMEs or midcaps. - Projects must focus on using AI to improve sustainability in manufacturing. - Proposals should address at least one of the following objectives: - Improve sustainability of processes/products, reduce/reuse waste, and lower energy and carbon footprint. - Increase agility, security, and resilience of industrial processes. - Enhance the attractiveness of manufacturing jobs through better human-machine interfaces and more intuitive digital tools. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through the [AIRISE project website](https://airise.eu/calls). - The submission and evaluation process follows a single-stage model. - Detailed guidance and requirements are available on the AIRISE website and the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/10944?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=8&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). --- ## Additional Information - The AIRISE project is part of the HORIZON-CL4-2022-TWIN-TRANSITION-01-06 topic, focusing on ICT Innovation for Manufacturing Sustainability in SMEs (I4MS2) under the Made in Europe Partnership. - Support is provided for all stages of project development, from concept to real-world testing. --- ## External Links - [Call details and application portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/10944?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=8&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [AIRISE project calls page](https://airise.eu/calls) - [European Commission – About](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |--------------|---------| | General EC Contact | +32 2 299 11 11 | | EC Contact Page | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) |

AIRISE Open Call 5

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