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

June 16, 2026

~€32,000,000 total; typically one large grant awarded

Supports the development and operation of EBRAINS digital infrastructure to advance neuroscience research, brain-inspired technology, and medical innovation across Europe.

--- ## Description This grant aims to support the continued development, operation, and scaling of the EBRAINS digital research infrastructure, a pan-European platform for advanced neuroscience research, brain medicine, and brain-inspired cognitive technologies. EBRAINS provides state-of-the-art digital tools, services, and AI-powered platforms to enable data integration, analysis, simulations, and modelling of the brain. The initiative fosters the creation of new services and applications for neuroscience and brain health, develops innovative brain-inspired AI tools, and constructs detailed, data-driven models of complex brain functions. It also seeks to establish digital brain and body twins for medical innovation, contribute to the European Brain Data Space, and strengthen European and international collaborations in digital neuroscience. --- ## Due Dates - Full application deadline: June 16, 2026 (17:00 Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Indicative total budget: ~€32,000,000 for this topic (HORIZON-INFRA-2026-SERV-01-01) - Expected number of grants: 1 (single large collaborative project) - Funding mechanism: HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions (RIA), budget-based grant --- ## Eligibility - Open to legal entities (universities, research organizations, companies, etc.) from EU Member States and associated countries. - Proposals must involve access provision activities and address all specified activities in the call. - Proposals are expected to include partners from multiple countries and demonstrate pan-European relevance. - Detailed eligibility rules, including eligible countries and consortia requirements, are described in [Annex B of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf). - Non-EU/non-Associated Country participants may be eligible if specific provisions are made (see the [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf)). --- ## Application Process - Single-stage submission via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-INFRA-2026-SERV-01-01?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=7&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Planned opening date for submission: March 10, 2026. - Proposal page limit: 100 pages. - Proposals must use the [standard application form for HE RIA](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-ria-ia_en.pdf). - Evaluation criteria include excellence, impact, and quality/efficiency of implementation, with additional emphasis on access provision and integration of services. - Additional details on admissibility, eligibility, and evaluation are in the [General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf). --- ## Additional Information - The project must operate and expand EBRAINS digital facilities, provide access to federated supercomputing and storage, integrate AI tools, and develop collaborative platforms for neuro-inspired AI. - Proposals should demonstrate scalability, robustness, and a clear plan for sustainability. - Collaboration with other EU infrastructures and alignment with the European Health Data Space is expected. - Training and skills development for users is a required component. --- ## External Links - [Call Details and Application Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-INFRA-2026-SERV-01-01?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=7&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) - [General Annexes (Eligibility, Evaluation, Legal)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf) - [Online Manual (Application Guidance)](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [Partner Search Tool](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-to-participate/partner-search?order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=lastModified&isExactMatch=true&type=ORGANISATION,PERSON&frameworkProgramme=43108390) --- ## Contact Information | Resource | Link/Details | |-----------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | European Commission Contact | [Contact Page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Research Enquiry Service | [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | National Contact Points | [Find your NCP](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) | | IT Helpdesk | [Portal IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | Phone (European Commission) | +32 2 299 11 11 |

Implementing digital services to empower neuroscience research for health and brain inspired technology via EBRAINS - European Commission

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