Funder: European Commission

Due Dates: March 18, 2027: Full application submission deadline (single-stage)

Funding Amounts: €39 million total; typical project funding around €10 million; 4 projects expected to be funded

Summary: Funds pilots and demonstration projects to advance energy efficiency and sustainability of AI data processing in data centres, including new cooling, backup power, and optimisation methods, plus an open demonstration site.

Key Information: Entities controlled by China are not eligible; strict consortium and eligibility rules apply.