HORIZON-CL5-2027-02-D3-24
Scope. Projects should validate and scale up secure, resource-efficient AI tools for real-time electricity grid monitoring, protection, balancing and forecasting. They should demonstrate AI development environments, distributed and federated machine learning, and consumer applications that support energy savings. Solutions should align with the Common European Energy Data Space and relevant EU digitalisation policies.
Sectors. Artificial intelligence, smart grids, electricity markets, renewable energy, energy management, digital infrastructure, machine learning and energy efficiency.
Eligible applicants. Legal entity (including from Türkiye).
Key requirements. Projects should demonstrate scalable AI solutions for energy systems, validate distributed and federated learning technologies, ensure interoperability and data security, build on existing European initiatives, and contribute to the BRIDGE initiative.
Funding & duration. Funding rate up to 100% under Horizon Europe rules. Total indicative budget: EUR 20 million. Expected EU contribution: approximately EUR 10 million per project, with two projects expected to be funded. Action type: Innovation Action (IA). Project duration should follow the final call conditions. Project duration: 24-36 months.