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HORIZON-RAISE-2026-01-02

Thematic Networks of Excellence for AI in Science – Agriculture and Environmental Pollution (RAISE pilot)

RIA Cluster 6 €12,800,000 21 Apr 2026
Topic CodeHORIZON-RAISE-2026-01-02F&T Portal
Call IdentifierHORIZON-RAISE-2026-01Call — AI in Science (single stage)
InstrumentHORIZON-RIAResearch and Innovation Action
Budget ModelActual CostsHORIZON-AG (budget-based)
Funding Rate100%Annex G — RIA = 100%
Page Limit (Part B)40 pagesRIA + actual costs (Annex A)
Evaluation Thresholds3 / 3 / 3 · cum. 10Standard — no override in WP Part 14
Expected Projects1~€12.8M (WP stated)
DestinationAI in Science (RAISE pilot)WP Part 14 — Horizontal Activities
Cluster / PillarRAISE / Cross-cuttingPillar II — budget from Cluster 6
China EligibilityExcluded ▲All AI in Science actions — blanket exclusion
Special ConditionsFSTP + consortium rules ▲FSTP max €60k; ≥50% AI track record
Verify: Open this topic on the F&T Portal →  ·  Sources: General Annexes 2026-2027, WP Part 14
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Chinese entities are excluded from all AI in Science actions. “Legal entities established in China are not eligible to participate in any actions falling under AI in Science.” (WP Part 14, p.28)
FSTP & consortium composition rules. Beneficiaries may provide financial support to third parties (max €60,000 per third party). Core consortium activities must represent ≥85% of the proposed budget. At least 50% of consortium members must have a proven track record of developing innovative AI solutions for scientific research.

Expected Outcomes

  1. scientific progress with the help of AI, addressing strategic scientific challenges in the thematic areas selected (agricultural sciences and environmental pollution sciences);
  2. pilot network of excellent labs in the selected thematic areas to pool talent and expertise as part of a Resource for AI Science in Europe (RAISE), operating as a virtual institute across Europe;
  3. establish a model of cooperation among these labs and support the development of a strategic research agenda for the application of AI in scientific research in the selected thematic domains;
  4. reinforce the European AI in science community, attract top-notch talent and spread excellence in AI in science;
  5. develop synergies with the “Science for AI” RAISE pilot call.

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