International cooperation in AI (IA)

In short

This is an Innovation Action under Horizon Europe. The budget is €3 million for about 2 grants of €1.5 million each. It is paid as a lump sum, so you report results instead of costs. Submission opens on 17 November 2026. Deadline: 18 March 2027.

What the call wants to achieve

• Faster uptake of tailored and enhanced AI solutions at innovation hubs in low- and middle-income countries by training and optimising them with local data and applied research.
• Easier large-scale deployment of local AI solutions in low and middle-income countries by increasing the efficiency of system demonstration in relevant, operational environments .
• Strengthened local innovation ecosystems that foster sustainable socio-economic impact by addressing key societal challenges in areas such as education, healthcare, agriculture, and environmental sustainability.

Source: EU Funding & Tenders Portal, © European Union, CC BY 4.0, summarised. The official call text and its annexes decide eligibility, budget and deadlines.

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