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What is the focus of the Emerging quantum technology components Challenge?
Fostering innovation in quantum information processing components, including fault-tolerant quantum computing hardware, quantum sensors for real environments, and quantum communication devices deployable in real environments (e.g., quantum repeaters).
What is the indicative budget for the European-value driven AI Challenge?
Indicative budget: EUR 50 million.
What is the indicative budget for the virtual worlds Challenge?
Indicative budget: EUR 50 million.
What is the scope of the smart edge Challenge?
To promote novel semiconductor components and integrated smart systems for next-generation edge devices focusing on low-power processing, sensing, communication, power management, and highly integrated customised devices.
What must applicants demonstrate for the European-value driven AI Challenge?
Applicants must demonstrate a genuine commitment to developing and deploying “European-Value driven” AI that provides a European perspective as a differentiating factor and helps de-risk future investments.
What outcomes are expected from proposals in the virtual worlds Challenge?
In-situ demonstrations showing added value of virtual worlds in high-impact markets, market uptake and scale-up, skills upgrades and talent attraction, improved employee well-being and knowledge retention, and cost-effectiveness and resource efficiency for ind...
What outcomes are expected from the European-value driven AI Challenge?
Reinforced development of European-value driven foundation models aligned with trustworthy and ethical principles, reduced dependencies, strengthened European companies’ use of generative AI, and potential strategic partnerships and capital attraction.
What outcomes are expected from the smart edge Challenge?
Deep-tech innovations for next-generation edge and IoT semiconductor devices with impacts across industrial automation, mobility, smart cities, health and well-being, agriculture, and environmental monitoring.
What ownership or control restrictions apply to Accelerator grant beneficiaries under the AI Challenge?
Beneficiaries of the grant component of Accelerator funding must not be directly or indirectly controlled by a non-associated third country or a legal entity established in such a country, except for entities from OECD member countries, Mercosur member countri...
What safeguards and conditions apply to technologies under the smart edge and quantum Challenges?
Technologies must be developed robustly with attention to safety, security and ethics. Beneficiaries of the grant component of Accelerator funding must not be directly or indirectly controlled by a non-associated third country or an entity established in such...
What support and access can selected AI beneficiaries receive?
Selected beneficiaries will receive favourable access to European supercomputing resources for training large foundation models under EuroHPC terms, and may benefit from actions creating strategic industry partnerships and access to scientific datasets or tool...
Which sectors should smart edge proposals show commercial potential in?
Proposals should show high commercial deployment potential in sectors such as industrial automation, ICT, mobility, health and well-being, agri-food, security, and energy.
Which specific component areas are targeted for smart edge development?
Edge Processing (low/ultralow-power processors, AI accelerators, neuromorphic processors, etc.), Edge Sensing and Imaging (optical sensors, LiDAR, MEMS, etc.), Edge Communication (5G/6G, low-power wireless, optical connectivity, etc.), Edge Power Management, a...
Which technology areas are encouraged for virtual worlds solutions?
Encouraged areas include AI for human-centric agents and adaptive interactions, distributed ledger technology for secure transactions, spatial computing and location mapping, digital twins, wearables and smart textiles, and AR/VR solutions for worker augmentat...
What are the expected results of the European Capital of Innovation prize?
The prize aims to raise the profile of cities that developed and implemented innovative policies, establish frameworks that boost breakthrough innovation, enhance city attractiveness to investors and talent, open connections and strengthen links with other cit...
What are the expected results of the European Innovation Procurement Awards?
The awards aim to stimulate innovation procurement uptake, acknowledge and support procurers and supporting entities delivering better services or bringing products to market innovatively, and build a diverse European community of buyers to share and inspire i...
What are the objectives of the European Innovation Procurement Awards?
To recognise public and private buyers and supporters across Europe for promoting and stimulating procurement of innovative solutions and innovative procurement methods, boost the transformation of research into innovative solutions, stimulate demand for innov...
What are the prize amounts for the European Innovation Procurement Awards categories?
Each category will reward a winner with EUR 75 000 (1st ranked), a 2nd place with EUR 50 000, and a 3rd place with EUR 25 000.
What are the prizes and finalist benefits for the European Social Innovation Competition?
Three winners (ranked 1st–3rd) will each receive EUR 50 000. The jury will propose up to 15 finalists; all finalists will be invited to the Social Innovation Academia, which provides business acceleration services such as mentoring and training.
What award criteria will the jury use for the European Innovation Procurement Awards?
Cumulative criteria: Transformation (stimulating conversion to innovation procurement), Uptake (replicability and scalability with KPIs), Collaboration (demonstrated cooperation and knowledge sharing with KPIs), and Societal impact (positive quantitative and q...
What categories will the European Innovation Procurement Awards feature in 2023?
Two categories: Innovation procurement initiative (rewarding actions, mid/long-term strategies and action plans that trigger innovation procurements and sustainable solutions/practices) and Facing societal challenges — ‘green energy transition’ (rewarding proc...
What characteristics are sought in innovations for the European Prize for Humanitarian Innovation?
Innovations should be cost-effective, simple to use and re-use, scalable in different humanitarian aid settings and sectors (such as shelter, water and sanitation, energy, heating or cooling, food, hygiene, protection, disaster risk reduction and health care),...
What is the European Social Innovation Competition 2023 focus?
The competition focuses on 'Fighting energy poverty' under the Repower EU initiative, supporting social innovation solutions to address inability to keep homes adequately warm and related energy poverty issues.
What is the indicative timetable for the European Capital of Innovation contest in 2023?
Opening of the contest: Q1 or Q2 2023; Deadline for submission: Q2 or Q3 2023; Award of the prize: Q4 2023.