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ROB4GREEN Open Call 1 invites innovators to contribute to the next generation of AI-enabled robotic solutions that support circular, sustainable manufacturing across Europe.

Total Budget: €2,400,000

Funding per Project: €300,000

Number of Funded Projects: 8

Consortium Size: 2 or 3 partners

What Selected Consortia Receive

• Financial support for solution development and pilot validation
• Access to technical mentoring and domain expertise
• Testing and demonstration in real industrial Re-X environments
• Increased visibility through ROB4GREEN’s European dissemination channels and partner network

Focus Areas

The Open Call addresses four thematic areas aligned with different levels of the circular economy:

• AI, Data and Robotics for Life Extension
  Solutions supporting inspection, diagnostics, and repair to extend product lifetimes.
• AI, Data and Robotics for Value Retention
  Flexible robotic systems and AI tools enabling refurbishing, remanufacturing, and repurposing at industrial scale.
• AI, Data and Robotics for Parts Harvesting
  AI-enabled robotics for selective dismantling and recovery of high-value components.
• AI, Data and Robotics for Decommissioning and Recycling
  Technologies supporting safe decommissioning and high-quality material recovery, prioritising reuse and recycling.

Timeline

• Application Period: 04 February 2026 – 08 April 2026
• Eligibility and Technical Check: 09 April 2026 – 15 May 2026
• Results Announcement: 16 May 2026 – 31 May 2026
• Project Implementation: 01 June 2026 – 01 March 2027

Eligibility

Eligible Consortia

• Consortia must consist of at least two (2) independent entities.
• All participating entities must be independent from the ROB4GREEN consortium.
• Each consortium may submit only one proposal.

Eligible Applicants

• Legal entities established and based in an EU Member State or a Horizon Europe Associated Country.
• Applicants should have a valid VAT number and PIC.
• Applicants should be able to demonstrate financial stability and operational capacity
• Applicants should not be bankrupt, under liquidation, or considered an enterprise in difficulty according to EU regulations.
• Applicants should not have been convicted for fraud, corruption, or other illegal or unethical business practices.
• Applicants should not be subject to EU restrictive measures (sanctions).

Read Guide for Applicants for more details.