Budget
Funding rate: Lump sum up to €300,000 per project (covering 100% of eligible project costs). Budget conditions / limitations: Maximum €300,000 per project; maximum €200,000 per legal entity across ROB4GREEN open calls; total OC1 budget €2,400,000; up to 8 projects to be funded. Payments: 50% pre-financing at project start; 50% final payment after successful completion of Sprint 3 and the succesful delivery of results.
Key dates and deadline
Application 04 February 2026 - 08 April 2026 Eligibility & Technical check 09 April 2026 - 15 May 2026 Announcement of the results 16 May 2026 - 31 May 2026 Project execution 01 June 2026 - 01 March 2027
Details
Development and demonstration of AI- and robotics-based external pilot projects addressing greener dismantling, remanufacturing and recycling processes. Funded activities must start at minimum TRL 4 and reach TRL 7, include demonstration in real industrial environments, validation with end-users, and the use of one or two ROB4GREEN technology blocks. 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
Eligibility
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).
Additional information
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. AI, Data and Robotics for Life Extension Robotic and AI solutions that extend the operational lifetime of products through inspection, diagnostics, and repair. 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. AI, Data and Robotics for Parts Harvesting AI-enabled robotic solutions for selective dismantling and recovery of high-value components from complex products. 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.
How to apply?
https://rob4green-project.eu/open-calls-2/