Artificial Intelligence for knowledge valorisation (CSA)

The main goal of this opportunity is to help research and innovation actors use artificial intelligence (AI) to turn research results into real-world benefits. It aims to solve societal challenges and speed up the process of bringing research to the market, society, or policy-making. The focus is on using AI tools to identify opportunities, create business plans, and build partnerships, while ensuring responsible and ethical AI use. Special attention is given to collaboration among different stakeholders and alignment with European policies. This opportunity is open to participants from EU countries, associated countries, and some non-EU countries with special provisions.

• Projects must follow the proposal format and page limits as specified in the official application form.
• Only projects involving eligible countries (EU, associated, and some non-EU with funding provisions) can apply.
• Projects must address the use of AI for knowledge valorization and societal impact.
• Proposals should include clear plans for using AI to identify valorization opportunities and support market uptake.
• Projects should encourage collaboration among different stakeholders.

Example projects:

• A research consortium uses AI to identify commercial applications for new medical technologies and creates a roadmap for market entry.
• A partnership between universities and tech companies develops AI-powered tools to help policymakers use the latest scientific findings.
• An innovation hub uses AI to match research results with societal needs and forms multi-stakeholder alliances to implement solutions.

• Personnel costs related to project work
• Costs for purchasing or licensing AI tools and software
• Expenses for meetings, workshops, and collaboration events
• Travel costs for project-related activities
• Consultancy and external expert fees
• Costs for communication, dissemination, and outreach activities
• Expenses for data management and storage
• Training costs for staff involved in AI and valorization work
• Equipment directly related to project objectives

All costs are covered as a lump sum. Only expenses directly linked to the project activities are eligible.

• Total budget of the grant: 2,000,000€
• Grants available: 1
• Budget per grant: 2,000,000€

• Applicants must be from eligible countries (EU, associated, or some non-EU countries with funding provisions).
• Proposals must be submitted according to the official format and within the page limits.
• Projects must focus on using AI for knowledge valorization and societal benefit.
• Applicants should demonstrate the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
• Eligibility may depend on forming partnerships or being part of a network.
• Applicants must comply with the requirements outlined in the official work programme documents.