ROB⁴GREEN Open Call 1
Join us in shaping the future of AI-driven robotics for greener manufacturing!
ROB4GREEN 1st Open Call round is now closed .
Total Budget
€2.400.000
Budget per Project
€300.000
Partners per project
2 or 3
Funded projects
8
Benefits for Selected Consortia
- Financial support for solution development and pilot validation
- Access to technical mentoring and domain expertise
- Testing and demonstration in real industrial Re-X scenarios
- Visibility through ROB4GREEN’s European dissemination and partner network
Topics
The ROB4GREEN Open Call 1 is organized around four key topics. Each one corresponds to a different hierarchy level of the circular economy, aiming to address barriers that hinder its uptake in Europe.
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AI, Data and Robotics for Life Extension
Robotic and AI solutions that extend the operational lifetime of products through inspection, diagnostics, and repair.
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AI, Data and Robotics for Value Retention
Flexible robotic systems and AI tools that enable refurbishing, remanufacturing, or repurposing of used products at industrial scale.
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AI, Data and Robotics for Parts Harvesting
AI-enabled robotic solutions for selective dismantling and recovery of high-value components from complex products.
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AI, Data and Robotics for Decommissioning and Recycling
Robotic and AI technologies that support safe decommissioning and high-quality material recovery, prioritizing reuse and recycling over disposal.
Timeline
Are You Eligible?
The ROB4GREEN Open Call #1 is open to consortia of independent legal entities that meet the eligibility requirements defined in the Guide for Applicants.
Eligible Consortia
- Consortia must consist of at least two (2) independent entities.
- All participating entities must be independent from the ROB4GREEN consortium.
- Each consortium may submit only one proposal.
Eligible Applicants
- Legal entities established and based in an EU Member State or a Horizon Europe Associated Country.
- Applicants should have a valid VAT number and PIC.
- Applicants should be able to demonstrate financial stability and operational capacity
- Applicants should not be bankrupt, under liquidation, or considered an enterprise in difficulty according to EU regulations.
- Applicants should not have been convicted for fraud, corruption, or other illegal or unethical business practices.
- Applicants should not be subject to EU restrictive measures (sanctions).
Application Kit
The following documents are necessary for the application preparation:
Documents Needed Upon Proposal Acceptance
If your proposal gets approval for funding, you will be invited for contracting with the project. You may find related documents below:
Need More Help?
Webinars regarding how to access a share of our €2.4 million funding pool to develop AI-driven robotics for the circular economy have taken place. You can watch the full recordings of the past webinars below and register for the upcoming webinar.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)
Here you will find our answers to the most frequently asked questions concerning the open call process and rules.
Apply by 8th April 2026 at 17.00 CET (Brussels time)
Consortium & Eligibility
Technical Requirements
Budget & Financials
Submission & Documentation
Applicants may find support by the ROB4GREEN consortium via the following contacts and links:
