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AI-BOOST - AI Challenge Competition (Challenges 1 and 2)

The AI-BOOST AI Challenge Competition is a prize-based programme supporting the development of innovative Generative AI solutions through a structured two-phase process. It targets teams from academia and industry to address defined AI challenges and advance solutions from early-stage concepts to validated prototypes. The competition combines evaluation, technical support, and financial rewards to stimulate scientific and technological progress. TYPE OF PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED : Development of AI-based solutions addressing specific Generative AI challenges, including concept design, algorithm development, validation, and live demonstration, progressing from TRL 2–3 to TRL 4–5. SECTORS / DOMAIN : Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, autonomous robotics, agriculture, engineering design, CAD generation, and simulation. INDIVIDUAL OR CONSORTIUM : Applications may be submitted by individuals, single legal entities, or teams/consortia from academia and industry.…

Eligible Applicants
Organization Types
Individual ResearchersSMEsStartupsUniversitiesresearchNGOs
Eligible Countries / Regions
EU
Keywords
cascadeFSTP
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Funding Amount
Up to €129K
EUR
Application Deadline
25 August 2026