ROB⁴GREEN Open Call 1
Join us in shaping the future of AI-driven robotics for greener manufacturing!
ROB4GREEN 1st Open Call round opens soon .
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
Application
30 January 2026 - 01 April 2026
Eligibility & Technical check
02 April 2026 - 15 May 2026
Announcement of the results
16 May 2026 - 31 May 2026
Project execution
01 June 2026 - 01 March 2027
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?
Applicants may find support by the ROB4GREEN consortium via the following contacts and links:
