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HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-01

Advanced manufacturing for key products

IA Cluster 4 €38,000,000 21 Apr 2026
Topic Code HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-01 F&T Portal
Call Identifier HORIZON-CL4-2026-01 Call — INDUSTRY (single stage)
Instrument HORIZON-IA Innovation Action
Budget Model Actual Costs Standard MGA
Funding Rate 70% Annex G — IA = 70% (100% non-profit)
Page Limit (Part B) 43 pages IA + actual costs = 40pp + 3pp business case
Evaluation Thresholds 3 / 3 / 3 · cum. 10 Standard — Impact ×1.5 (IA)
Expected Projects 6 €6–8M each (WP stated)
Destination Leadership in materials and production for Europe WP Part 7
Cluster / Pillar Cluster 4 / Pillar II Digital, Industry and Space
China Eligibility Excluded ▵ RIA & IA excluded under this destination
Special Conditions Portfolio approach ▵ At least 1 automotive-focused project funded
Verify: Open this topic on the F&T Portal →  ·  Sources: General Annexes 2026-2027, WP Part 7
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Chinese entities are excluded from Innovation Actions (IA) under this destination. “Legal entities established in China are not eligible to participate in both Research and Innovation Actions (RIAs) and Innovation Actions (IAs) falling under this destination.”
Portfolio approach: automotive industry. Grants will be awarded not only in order of ranking but at least also to one proposal that is the highest ranked with focus on the automotive industry, provided that the applications attain all thresholds. Note: the production of batteries is not within the scope of this topic.

Expected Outcomes

  1. Advanced manufacturing technology and machinery becomes available in Europe for the manufacturing of key and high-performance products;
  2. Where relevant, production becomes increasingly circular through the reuse of secondary raw materials; and/or innovative advanced materials are incorporated in manufactured products, leading to better performance and quality;
  3. Resource efficiency in terms of materials and energy is increased significantly; and
  4. Circularity, productivity and competitiveness are increased, and hence resilience of European industry is enhanced.

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