Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: February 3, 2026 (submission opens) | February 25, 2026 (final deadline/call closure)
Funding Amounts: Up to €200,000 for single-SME projects; up to €300,000 for SME consortia (max 3 partners); total call budget €4,000,000; project duration up to 10 months.
Summary: Funds SME-led innovation studies to develop and customize generative AI models using European HPC resources for business-driven challenges.
Key Information: Call may close early if 250 proposals are received; only SMEs/Start-ups in eligible European countries may apply.