Cluster 4: Digital, Industry and Space
The overarching vision behind the proposed investments under Cluster 4 is for Europe to shape competitive and trusted technologies, fostering a European industry with global leadership in key areas. It aims to enable production and consumption that respect the boundaries of our planet while maximizing the benefits for all sectors of society across Europe’s social, economic and territorial contexts.
This will build a competitive, digital, low-carbon and circular industry, ensure a sustainable supply of raw materials, develop advanced materials and lay the foundation for innovation in addressing global challenges.
Visit the Cluster 4 webpage for more information, or use the EU Funding & Tenders Portal to search for funding opportunities from all clusters.
Areas of Intervention
- Manufacturing technologies
- Key digital technologies, including quantum technologies
- Emerging enabling technologies
- Advanced materials
- Artificial intelligence and robotics
- Next generation internet
- Advanced computing and Big Data
- Circular industries
- Low-carbon and clean industries
- Space, including Earth observation
Calls for Proposals
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HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-01
Apply AI: Pilot of the “Science for AI” Pillar of RAISE (“Resource for AI science in Europe”) (RIA)
Sub-Division: AI continent
Open: January 15, 2026
Deadline: April 15, 2026
HORIZON-CL4-2026-05-DIGITAL-EMERGING-02
Next-generation AI Agents for Real-World Applications in the Apply AI sectors (RIA) (Partnership in AI, Data and Robotics)
Sub-Division: AI continent
Open: January 15, 2026
Deadline: April 15, 2026
HORIZON-CL4-2026-05-DIGITAL-EMERGING-03
Apply AI: Next-Generation Agile and Intelligent Robotics Platforms for Industrial and Service Applications (Partnership in AI, Data and Robotics) (RIA)
Sub-Division: AI continent
Open: January 15, 2026
Deadline: April 15, 2026
HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-08
Apply AI: Robotics for Manufacturing: Advancing Core Skills through Technical Challenges (RIA) (Partnership in AI, Data and Robotics)
Sub-Division: AI continent
Open: January 15, 2026
Deadline: April 15, 2026
HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-09
Advanced Local Digital Twins using AI for Early Warning and Preparedness (IA)
Sub-Division: AI continent
Open: January 15, 2026
Deadline: April 15, 2026
HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-19
Challenge-Driven GenAI4EU Booster in Apply AI prioritised sectors (RIA) (AI/Data/Robotics Partnership)
Sub-Division: AI continent
Open: January 15, 2026
Deadline: April 15, 2026
HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-04
Apply AI: Challenge-Driven AI Innovation Booster in Apply AI prioritised sectors (RIA) (Partnership in AI, Data and Robotics)
Sub-Division: AI continent
Open: November 17, 2026
Deadline: March 18, 2027
HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-05
Apply AI: AI-Driven Robotics for Industry: Enabling System Integration and Adoption (IA) (Partnership in AI, Data and Robotics)
Sub-Division: AI continent
Open: November 17, 2026
Deadline: March 18, 2027
HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-06
International cooperation in AI (IA)
Sub-Division: AI continent
Open: November 17, 2026
Deadline: March 18, 2027
HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-11
EU Frontier AI Initiative: Developing frontier AI solutions that are safe and computationally efficient within Apply AI (RIA)
Sub-Division: AI continent
Open: November 17, 2026
Deadline: March 18, 2027
HORIZON-CL4-2026-02-DIGITAL-EMERGING-51-two-stage
AI improved advanced manufacturing and production processes in factories (RIA) (Made in Europe and AI, Data and Robotics partnerships)
Sub-Division: AI for manufacturing and energy-intensive industries
Open: December 16, 2025
Deadlines: March 17, 2026 (stage 1) and October 13, 2026 (stage 2)
HORIZON-CL4-2026-02-DIGITAL-EMERGING-53-two-stage
Innovative AI methods and technologies for the process industries (RIA) (Processes4Planet and AI, Data and Robotics partnerships)
Sub-Division: AI for manufacturing and energy-intensive industries
Open: December 16, 2025
Deadlines: March 17, 2026 (stage 1) and October 13, 2026 (stage 2)
HORIZON-CL4-2027-02-DIGITAL-EMERGING-52-two-stage
New approaches for Human/AI collaboration for the workforce of the future (RIA) (Made in Europe and AI, Data and Robotics partnerships)
Sub-Division: AI for manufacturing and energy-intensive industries
Open: September 22, 2026
Deadlines: February 2, 2027 (stage 1) and September 2, 2027 (stage 2)
HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-17
Fostering 2-Dimensional Materials (2DM) based emerging and enabling technologies (CSA)
Sub-Division: Other emerging technologies
Open: January 15, 2026
Deadline: April 15, 2026
HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-10
Horizon scanning and foresight in future enabling digital technologies (CSA)
Sub-Division: Other emerging technologies
Open: November 17, 2026
Deadline: March 18, 2027
HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-14
Networking and Future Photonics Strategy (CSA) (Photonics Partnership)
Sub-Division: Photonics
Open: January 15, 2026
Deadline: April 15, 2026
HORIZON-CL4-2027-05-DIGITAL-EMERGING-03
Advanced integrated photonic devices for extended features and ultra-low power consumption (RIA) (Photonics Partnership)
Sub-Division: Photonics
Open: November 17, 2026
Deadline: March 18, 2027
HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-11
Grand Challenge on Quantum Sensors for Inertial Navigation
Sub-Division: Quantum
Open: January 15, 2026
Deadline: April 15, 2026
HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-12
Standards for Quantum Technologies — Coordination and Support Action (CSA)
Sub-Division: Quantum
Open: January 15, 2026
Deadline: April 15, 2026
HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-18
Large-Scale Photonic Quantum Computing Platform Technologies (RIA)
Sub-Division: Quantum
Open: January 15, 2026
Deadline: April 15, 2026
HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-15
Strengthening the cooperation of semiconductor-intensive EU regions (CSA)
Sub-Division: Semiconductors
Open: January 15, 2026
Deadline: April 15, 2026 -
HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-DATA-03
New approaches for decentralized, federated and sustainable AI data processing (RIA)
Sub-Division: Achieving the end-to-end AI compute continuum
Open: November 17, 2026
Deadline: March 18, 2027
HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-DATA-09
Energy efficiency and sustainability of AI data processing in Data Centres (IA)
Sub-Division: Achieving the end-to-end AI compute continuum
Open: November 17, 2026
Deadline: March 18, 2027
HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-DATA-06
Efficient and compliant access to and use of data (IA) (AI, Data and Robotics partnership)
Sub-Division: Data (under AI, data and robotics partnership)
Open: January 15, 2026
Deadline: April 15, 2026
HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-DATA-02
Open Internet Stack Sovereign Solutions (RIA)
Sub-Division: Telco-Edge-Cloud continuum/3C Network (Connected Collaborative Computing) and Open Internet Stack
Open: January 15, 2026
Deadline: April 15, 2026
HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-DATA-03
Open Internet Stack Support for Scale (CSA)
Sub-Division: Telco-Edge-Cloud continuum/3C Network (Connected Collaborative Computing) and Open Internet Stack
Open: January 15, 2026
Deadline: April 15, 2026
HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-DATA-08
Demand-side 3C pilot demonstrators on converged Telco Edge Cloud Infrastructure (IA)
Sub-Division: Telco-Edge-Cloud continuum/3C Network (Connected Collaborative Computing) and Open Internet Stack
Open: November 17, 2026
Deadline: March 18, 2027 -
HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-HUMAN-07
Facilitate the engagement of European stakeholders in international digital standardisation (CSA)
Sub-Division: Standardization – International
Open: November 17, 2026
Deadline: March 18, 2027
HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-HUMAN-01
Developing and demonstrating core technologies for Virtual Worlds and Web 4.0 (IA) (Virtual Worlds Partnership)
Sub-Division: Virtual Worlds – Web 4.0 (Partnership)
Open: January 15, 2026
Deadline: April 15, 2026
HORIZON-CL4-2026-04-HUMAN-02
Web 4.0 architectural framework and Open Internet Stack applications for virtual worlds (RIA)
Sub-Division: Virtual Worlds – Web 4.0 (Partnership)
Open: January 15, 2026
Deadline: April 15, 2026
HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-HUMAN-01
Advanced and innovative hardware components for Virtual Worlds (RIA) (Virtual Worlds Partnership)
Sub-Division: Virtual Worlds – Web 4.0 (Partnership)
Open: November 17, 2026
Deadline: March 18, 2027
HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-HUMAN-02
Create a thriving and competitive Virtual Worlds and Web 4.0 ecosystem (CSA) (Virtual Worlds Partnership)
Sub-Division: Virtual Worlds – Web 4.0 (Partnership)
Open: November 17, 2026
Deadline: March 18, 2027 -
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-31
Efficient capture/purification/utilisation of CO2 for the production of competitive products (RIA) (Processes4Planet partnership)
Sub-Division: Disruptive technologies for carbon capture and clean energy use
Open: January 6, 2026
Deadline: April 21, 2026
HORIZON-CL4-2027-02-MAT-PROD-32
Efficient energy input from renewable sources and energy management in the process industries (IA) (Processes4Planet and Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU partnerships)
Sub-Division: Disruptive technologies for carbon capture and clean energy use
Open: September 22, 2026
Deadline: February 2, 2026 (stage 1) and September 2, 2027 (stage 2)
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-01
Advanced manufacturing for key products (IA) (Made in Europe partnership)
Sub-Division: Fast-tracking circularity
Open: January 6, 2026
Deadline: April 21, 2026
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-04
Optimise the usage of resources in a circular economy (RIA) (Processes4Planet and Clean Steel partnerships)
Sub-Division: Fast-tracking circularity
Open: January 6, 2026
Deadline: April 21, 2026
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-05
Circular innovative advanced materials: facilitating the transition from design to markets (RIA) (Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU and Made in Europe partnerships)
Sub-Division: Fast-tracking circularity
Open: January 6, 2026
Deadline: April 21, 2026
HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-02
Advanced manufacturing for key products (IA) (Made in Europe partnership)
Sub-Division: Fast-tracking circularity
Open: September 22, 2026
Deadline: February 2, 2027
HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-03
Factory processes and automation for de- and re-manufacturing (RIA) (Made in Europe partnership)
Sub-Division: Fast-tracking circularity
Open: September 22, 2026
Deadline: February 2, 2027
HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-06
Circular innovative advanced materials: facilitating the transition from design to markets (RIA) (Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU and Made in Europe partnerships)
Sub-Division: Fast-tracking circularity
Open: September 22, 2026
Deadline: February 2, 2027
HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-08
Textile circularity through advanced processing and manufacturing technologies and system approaches (IA) (Textiles for the Future partnership)
Sub-Division: Fast-tracking circularity
Open: September 22, 2026
Deadline: February 2, 2027
HORIZON-CL4-2026-05-MAT-PROD-25
New or enhanced Innovative Advanced Materials (IAM) enabled sensing functionality (RIA)
Sub-Division: Innovative Advanced Materials-based technologies
Open: January 15, 2026
Deadline: April 15, 2026
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-11
Innovative technologies and tools for exploration and data modelling of raw materials (RIA)
Sub-Division: Raw materials
Open: January 6, 2026
Deadline: April 21, 2026
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-12
Technologies for innovative extraction of critical raw materials (RIA)
Sub-Division: Raw materials
Open: January 6, 2026
Deadline: April 21, 2026
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-13
Monitoring of secondary raw materials (CSA)
Sub-Division: Raw materials
Open: January 6, 2026
Deadline: April 21, 2026
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-14
Improving availability of secondary raw materials through recycling (IA)
Sub-Division: Raw materials
Open: January 6, 2026
Deadline: April 21, 2026
HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-16
Technologies for innovative processing of raw materials (IA)
Sub-Division: Raw materials
Open: September 22, 2026
Deadline: February 2, 2027
HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-17
Expert network on Critical raw materials (CSA)
Sub-Division: Raw materials
Open: September 22, 2026
Deadline: February 2, 2027
HORIZON-CL4-2026-02-MAT-PROD-21-two-stage
Development of safe and sustainable alternatives to substances of concern (IA)
Sub-Division: Sustainable advanced materials, raw materials and chemicals
Open: December 16, 2025
Deadlines: March 17, 2026 (stage 1) and October 13, 2026 (stage 2)
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-23
Accelerating the discovery and development of chemicals and innovative advanced materials through digitalisation and artificial intelligence (IA) (Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU partnership)
Sub-Division: Sustainable advanced materials, raw materials and chemicals
Open: January 6, 2026
Deadline: April 21, 2026
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-24
Cooperation on innovative advanced materials with Japan (CSA)
Sub-Division: Sustainable advanced materials, raw materials and chemicals
Open: January 6, 2026
Deadline: April 21, 2026
HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-22
Innovative advanced materials and new production processes — reducing dependencies on Critical and Strategic Raw Materials (IA) (Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU and Processes4Planet partnerships)
Sub-Division: Sustainable advanced materials, raw materials and chemicals
Open: September 22, 2026
Deadline: February 2, 2027
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-41
Enhancing industry-academia knowledge exchange in Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) (CSA)
Sub-Division: Technology infrastructure, knowledge valorization and support for scaleups and startups
Open: January 6, 2026
Deadline: April 21, 2026
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-44
Attracting management talent for capacity building for Technology Infrastructures staff members (CSA)
Sub-Division: Technology infrastructure, knowledge valorization and support for scaleups and startups
Open: January 6, 2026
Deadline: April 21, 2026
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-45
Pilot access schemes to Technology Infrastructures for European startups, scaleups and innovative SMEs (CSA)
Sub-Division: Technology infrastructure, knowledge valorization and support for scaleups and startups
Open: January 6, 2026
Deadline: April 21, 2026
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-46
Mapping and service finder for Technology Infrastructures (CSA)
Sub-Division: Technology infrastructure, knowledge valorization and support for scaleups and startups
Open: January 6, 2026
Deadline: April 21, 2026
HORIZON-CL4-2026-01-MAT-PROD-48
‘Proof of market’ to improve valorisation and commercialisation of Horizon generated R&I results (IA)
Sub-Division: Technology infrastructure, knowledge valorization and support for scaleups and startups
Open: January 6, 2026
Deadline: April 21, 2026
HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-42
Unlocking the potential of academic intellectual assets for industry, SMEs and startups (CSA)
Sub-Division: Technology infrastructure, knowledge valorization and support for scaleups and startups
Open: September 22, 2026
Deadline: February 2, 2027
HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-47
Pilot access schemes to Technology Infrastructures for European startups, scaleups and innovative SMEs (CSA)
Sub-Division: Technology infrastructure, knowledge valorization and support for scaleups and startups
Open: September 22, 2026
Deadline: February 2, 2027
HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-49
‘Proof of market’ to improve valorisation and commercialisation of Horizon generated R&I results (IA)
Sub-Division: Technology infrastructure, knowledge valorization and support for scaleups and startups
Open: September 22, 2026
Deadline: February 2, 2027
HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-61
Fast Track to Research and Innovation for breakthroughs in industrial technologies (Research and Innovation Action)
Sub-Division: Technology infrastructure, knowledge valorization and support for scaleups and startups
Open: September 22, 2026
Deadline: February 2, 2027
HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MAT-PROD-62
Fast Track to Innovation for breakthroughs in the Chemical Industry Action Plan (Research and Innovation Action)
Sub-Division: Technology infrastructure, knowledge valorization and support for scaleups and startups
Open: September 22, 2026
Deadline: February 2, 2027 -
HORIZON-CL4-2026-SPACE-03-11
Reinforcing EU autonomous access to space through EU-based spaceports
Sub-Division: Heading 1 – Accessing space
Open: March 10, 2026
Deadline: September 3, 2026
HORIZON-CL4-2027-SPACE-03-12
Digital solutions for autonomy for space transportation systems, design and simulation tools — Digital enablers and building blocks (Space Partnership)
Sub-Division: Heading 1 – Accessing space
Open: March 9, 2027
Deadline: September 2, 2027
HORIZON-CL4-2027-SPACE-03-21
ISOS4I Pilot Mission Integrated Ground Test and consolidation of space-compatible USI solutions
Sub-Division: Heading 2 – Acting in space
Open: March 9, 2027
Deadline: September 2, 2027
HORIZON-CL4-2026-SPACE-03-31
Digital enablers and building-blocks for Earth Observation and Satellite telecommunication for Space solutions (Space Partnership)
Sub-Division: Headings 3 & 4 – Using space on Earth & Telecommunications and Earth observation
Open: March 10, 2026
Deadline: September 3, 2026
HORIZON-CL4-2026-SPACE-03-32
Preparing demonstration missions for Earth Observation and Satellite telecommunication for Space solutions (Space Partnership)
Sub-Division: Headings 3 & 4 – Using space on Earth & Telecommunications and Earth observation
Open: March 10, 2026
Deadline: September 3, 2026
HORIZON-CL4-2027-SPACE-03-33
Digital enablers and building blocks for collaborative Earth Observation and Satellite telecommunications for Space solutions (Space Partnership)
Sub-Division: Headings 3 & 4 – Using space on Earth & Telecommunications and Earth observation
Open: March 9, 2027
Deadline: September 2, 2027
HORIZON-CL4-2027-SPACE-03-34
Preparing demonstration missions for collaborative Earth Observation and Satellite telecommunication for Space solutions (Space Partnership)
Sub-Division: Headings 3 & 4 – Using space on Earth & Telecommunications and Earth observation
Open: March 9, 2027
Deadline: September 2, 2027
HORIZON-CL4-2026-SPACE-03-61
Scientific analysis and exploitation of space data
Sub-Division: Heading 6 – Space sciences and exploration
Open: March 10, 2026
Deadline: September 3, 2026
HORIZON-CL4-2026-SPACE-03-81
Space critical EEE components for EU non-dependence — Radiation Hard FPGA on 7nm
Sub-Division: Heading 8 – Boosting space through EU non-dependence for critical space technologies
Open: March 10, 2026
Deadline: September 3, 2026
HORIZON-CL4-2026-SPACE-03-82
Space critical EEE components for EU non-dependence — GaN MMICs mm-Wave Foundations (Phase A): Development and industrialization of Semi-insulating SiC Substrate Capabilities
Sub-Division: Heading 8 – Boosting space through EU non-dependence for critical space technologies
Open: March 10, 2026
Deadline: September 3, 2026
HORIZON-CL4-2026-SPACE-03-85
Critical Facilities Serving Space EEE components for EU non-dependence — High and Very High Energy Irradiation Test Facility Market Deployment
Sub-Division: Heading 8 – Boosting space through EU non-dependence for critical space technologies
Open: March 10, 2026
Deadline: September 3, 2026
HORIZON-CL4-2026-SPACE-03-86
Space critical Equipment for EU non-dependence — Space Refuelling Interface
Sub-Division: Heading 8 – Boosting space through EU non-dependence for critical space technologies
Open: March 10, 2026
Deadline: September 3, 2026
HORIZON-CL4-2027-SPACE-03-83
Space critical EEE components for EU non-dependence
Sub-Division: Heading 8 – Boosting space through EU non-dependence for critical space technologies
Open: March 9, 2027
Deadline: September 2, 2027
HORIZON-CL4-2027-SPACE-03-84
Space critical equipment for EU non-dependence
Sub-Division: Heading 8 – Boosting space through EU non-dependence for critical space technologies
Open: March 9, 2027
Deadline: September 2, 2027
HORIZON-CL4-2027-SPACE-03-71
Quantum Space Gravimetry topic
Sub-Division: Heading 9 – Boosting space through innovative space technologies
Open: March 9, 2027
Deadline: September 2, 2027
Submission deadline: 17:00 Brussels time
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Cluster 4: Digital, Industry and Space
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