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DEADLINE: 21 January 2026

We are pleased to announce the relaunch of FORTIS Open Call #1!

This initiative aims to fund innovative projects that enhance collaboration between humans and robots, increasing effiency, safety and productivity in industrial environments.

• Application Period: 17 November 2025 – 21 January 2026.
• Eligibility: SMEs, mid caps, universities and research institutions from EU member states or Horizon Europe associated countries.
• Funding: FORTIS Open Call #1 offers a contribution up to € 250,000 per project (and a maximum of € 200,000  per entity).

OPENING IN DECEMBER 2025

Promoting a sustainable transition towards human-robot collaboration in manufacturing

Open Call Opportunity to foster innovation in robotics and automation: integration of new functionalities into the MAGICIAN project’s robotic solutions, with a focus on enhancing the capabilities of the SR and CR.

• Application Period: will open in December 2025.
• Eligibility: SME or Start-up from EU member states or Horizon Europe associated countries.
• Funding: Five selected projects will receive €200,000 each for the development and integration of the proposed functionalities.

AI on Demand

The AI-on-Demand platform (AIoD) is a community-driven channel designed to empower European research and innovation in Artificial Intelligence (AI), while ensuring the European seal of quality, trustworthiness and explainability.

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