The European Union is investing over \u20ac307 million to strengthen Artificial Intelligence and emerging digital technologies as part of its drive to boost competitiveness and technological sovereignty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The European Commission has opened two new funding calls under the Digital, Industry and Space cluster of the Horizon Europe Work Programme, allocating \u20ac307.3 million to support innovation across the EU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of the total, \u20ac221.8 million will back projects focused on trustworthy Artificial Intelligence, advanced data services and safeguarding EU strategic autonomy. The funding will support development of AI services aligned with the Apply AI Strategy and will also cover robotics, quantum technologies, photonics and virtual worlds. More than \u20ac40 million is earmarked for the Open Internet Stack Initiative, which will develop end user applications and core stack technologies to reinforce European sovereign digital commons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A further \u20ac85.5 million has been assigned to a second call aimed at strengthening open strategic autonomy in digital and emerging technologies and in raw materials. This call will prioritise next generation AI agents, robotics for industrial and service use and new materials with enhanced sensing capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the Commission, the calls are intended to drive sustainable innovation while positioning Europe as a global leader in strategic digital technologies. The investment aligns with the Competitiveness Compass, the EU\u2019s framework for long term economic resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Digital, Industry and Space cluster, known as Cluster Four, is designed to accelerate leadership in artificial intelligence and quantum technologies. Funding opportunities are open to businesses, public authorities and research organisations globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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