Funding for innovative AI projects - Helmholtz AI Projects 2026 Call
Helmholtz Association’s 2026 call funds innovative, collaborative AI and ML research projects that advance scientific discovery across its network of research centers.
Funder: Helmholtz Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026
Funding Amounts: Typical project funding varies; supports innovative, collaborative AI/ML projects across Helmholtz centers. Award amount and duration depend on project scope.
Summary: Supports high-risk, high-gain, and collaborative research in applied Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning within the Helmholtz network.
Description
The Helmholtz AI Projects 2026 Call is an initiative of the Helmholtz Association to advance Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) research across its network of research centers. Now in its seventh round, the program aims to foster creativity, collaboration, and innovation by supporting high-risk, high-gain projects and cross-center collaborative efforts. The focus is on integrating domain-specific expertise with cutting-edge AI/ML techniques, enhancing the scalability, quality, and accessibility of AI solutions. The call encourages projects that address challenges spanning multiple centers and that promote the co-creation and transfer of AI methods and tools within the Helmholtz community.
