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HORIZON-CL4-2026-05-DIGITAL-EMERGING-02

Next-Generation AI Agents for Real-World Applications in the Apply AI sectors

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Topic CodeHORIZON-CL4-2026-05-DIGITAL-EMERGING-02F&T Portal
Call IdentifierHORIZON-CL4-2026-05Call — INDUSTRY-FTRI (single stage)
InstrumentHORIZON-RIAResearch and Innovation Action
Budget ModelActual CostsStandard MGA
Funding Rate100%Annex G — RIA = 100%
Page Limit (Part B)40 pagesRIA + actual costs (Annex A)
Evaluation Thresholds3 / 3 / 3 · cum. 10Standard — no override
Expected Projects5€4–6M each (WP stated)
DestinationAchieving open strategic autonomy in digital and emerging enabling technologiesWP Part 7
Cluster / PillarCluster 4 / Pillar IIDigital, Industry and Space
China EligibilityExcluded ▲RIA excluded under this destination
Special ConditionsEU comms restrictionsHigh-risk suppliers excluded
Verify: Open this topic on the F&T Portal →  ·  Sources: General Annexes 2026-2027, WP Part 7
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Expected Outcomes

  1. Next-generation AI agents capable of operating in real-world environments are developed and demonstrated in Apply AI priority sectors.
  2. European AI agent technologies advance beyond current capabilities, enabling autonomous decision-making and task execution in complex, dynamic environments.

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