Large scale operational validation and upscaling of state-of-the-art (Generative) AI tools and models powering a next generation digital energy system
In short
This is an Innovation Action under Horizon Europe. The budget is €20 million for about 2 grants of €10 million each. Submission opens on 3 December 2026. Deadline: 31 March 2027.
What the call wants to achieve
- Advanced, secure frugal (energy-, resource-, data- and cost-efficient, sustainable) AI tools for real-time grid operations (including protection), market operations (if relevant) and consumer empowerment in distributed energy systems.
- A demonstrated AI development environment integrated with the upgraded digital spine of the energy system and energy-saving consumer applications.
- Scaled-up capabilities for learning at edge nodes and federated systems using agent-based architectures.
- A governance framework and operating model for the Gen(AI)-powered digital spine.
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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