Description

This European Commission Horizon Europe Innovation Action call funds projects that develop, train, and test AI foundation models specifically for the energy sector. The grant focuses on innovative, secure, and scalable data sharing strategies to accelerate the digitalisation of energy systems. Projects should leverage large, relevant datasets and build on outcomes from previous European energy data initiatives. Key aims include demonstrating new data governance methods, developing operational data sharing solutions, and targeting use cases such as grid operation, forecasting, congestion management, anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, flexibility management, and smart EV charging. Projects are expected to test AI models in both laboratory and real-world environments and foster collaboration among a wide range of stakeholders. Open-source and ethical development practices are strongly encouraged, and funded projects are expected to contribute to the BRIDGE initiative and utilize resources like AI factories and TEFs.