ActiveEuropean Commission — Horizon Europe · 2026

AI-assisted Methods and Tools for Engineering Automation

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Agency: European Commission — Horizon Europe
Funding: See RFP
Deadline: March 3, 2026 (6 days remaining)
Status: Active
Eligibility: Open to legal entities established in EU Member States and countries associated to Horizon Europe (including EEA/EFTA countries, and other associated third countries). Action type: HORIZON-JU-IA HORIZON JU Innovation Actions. Additional conditions: "> General conditions 1. Admissibility Conditions: Proposal page limit and layout Proposal page limits and layout: detailed in Part B of the Application Form , which you can access from the Call documents section on the   Chips JU website's Call page The following information are all described in the   Appendix 7 of the Chips JU Workprogramme 2. Eligible Countries 3. Other Eligible Conditions 4. Financial and operational capacity and exclusion 5a. Evaluation and award: Award criteria,... See the official call documentation on the F&T Portal for full eligibility criteria and participation rules.

About This Grant

AI-assisted Methods and Tools for Engineering Automation is sponsored by European Commission — Horizon Europe. Expected Outcome: he project is expected to contribute to the following outcomes: Advanced AI-assisted methods and tools , including generative AI , for the automation of software engineering tasks, from enhancing human efficiency and optimizing resource utilization to enabling complex data/problems analysis/interpretation and supporting intelligent decision-making. Such engineering tasks often involve multiple domains (e.g., modelling, control, data management, communication, mechatronics, etc.) and stakeholders, with the burden of daunting legacy integration, refactoring (e.g., to re-design and replace obsolete technology), and the compliance with specific standards, regulations and certifications. Open and extensible AI-assisted integrated platform, based on methodologies including AI-support, AI-based tools and toolchains, following a well-defined engineering process, including the integration with legacy tools. The platform shall provide flexible usage in small and large multi-domain and multi-stakeholder engineering teams, impacting existing and upcoming ECS engineering automation tools and their usage. Showcasing and evaluation for software-defined vehicles of efficiency enhancements in terms of cost and time for complex data/knowledge management, resource optimization, energy consumption, interoperability, product/process quality/trustworthiness, learning curve and usability, over the whole lifecycle, from design, through deployment, operations, and maintenance, to the product end-of-life and recycling, and its evolution. Best practices and small proof-of-concept studies for other sectors , e.g. medical/pharmaceutical and/or digital industry.

Programme areas: Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness, Digital, Industry and Space, Key Digital Technologies

Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt:

HORIZON-JU-IA HORIZON JU Innovation Actions HORIZON Action Grant Budget-Based [HORIZON-AG] 03 March 2026 17:00:00 Brussels time he project is expected to contribute to the following outcomes: * **_Advanced AI-assisted methods and tools_**, including generative AI _,_ for the automation of software engineering tasks, from enhancing human efficiency and optimizing resource utilization to enabling complex data/problems analysis/interpretation and supporting intelligent decision-making. Such engineering tasks often involve multiple domains (e.g., modelling, control, data management, communication, mechatronics, etc.) and stakeholders, with the burden of daunting legacy integration, refactoring (e.g., to re-design and replace obsolete technology), and the compliance with specific standards, regulations and certifications. * **_Open and extensible AI-assisted integrated platform,_** based on methodologies including AI-support, AI-based tools and toolchains, following a well-defined engineering process, including the integration with legacy tools. The platform shall provide flexible usage in small and large multi-domain and multi-stakeholder engineering teams, impacting existing and upcoming ECS engineering automation tools and their usage. * **_Showcasing and evaluation_** for software-defined vehicles of efficiency enhancements in terms of cost and time for complex data/knowledge management, resource optimization, energy consumption, interoperability, product/process quality/trustworthiness, learning curve and usability, over the whole lifecycle, from design, through deployment, operations, and maintenance, to the product end-of-life and recycling, and its evolution. * **_Best practices and small proof-of-concept studies for other sectors_**, e.g. medical/pharmaceutical and/or digital industry. The submission session is now available for: HORIZON-JU-CHIPS-2026-FT4-IA Please visit the Call page of the Chips JU Website #### **Call document and annexes:** The Call Documents Section contains all the call documents, which are listed here: Call submission documents and annexes Application form template Part B National funding table template Ownership declaration template #### Application and evaluation forms and model grant agreement (MGA): #### Additional documents: | Topic | Budget (EUR) - Year : 2026 | Stages | Opening date | Deadline | Contributions | Indicative number of grants | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | HORIZON-JU-CHIPS-2026-FT4-IA - HORIZON-JU-IA HORIZON JU Innovation Actions | 20 000 000 | Single-stage | 03/02/2026 | 03/03/2026 | 1000000 to 20000000 | 1 | **Searches of partners to collaborate on this topic** LEARs, Account Administrators or self-registrants can publish partner requests for open and forthcoming topics after logging into this Portal, as well as any user having an active public Person profile. To access the Electronic Submission Service, please click on the submission-button next to the **type of action** and the **type of model grant agreement** that corresponds to your proposal. You will then

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Such engineering tasks often involve multiple domains (e. g. , modelling, control, data management, communication, mechatronics, etc.)

and stakeholders, with the burden of daunting legacy integration, refactoring (e. g. , to re-design and replace obsolete technology), and the compliance with specific standards, regulations and certifications.

* **_Open and extensible AI-assisted integrated platform,_** based on methodologies including AI-support, AI-based tools and toolchains, following a well-defined engineering process, including the integration with legacy tools. The platform shall provide flexible usage in small and large multi-domain and multi-stakeholder engineering teams, impacting existing and upcoming ECS engineering automation tools and their usage.

* **_Showcasing and evaluation_** for software-defined vehicles of efficiency enhancements in terms of cost and time for complex data/knowledge management, resource optimization, energy consumption, interoperability, product/process quality/trustworthiness, learning curve and usability, over the whole lifecycle, from design, through deployment, operations, and maintenance, to the product end-of-life and recycling, and its evolution.

* **_Best practices and small proof-of-concept studies for other sectors_**, e. g. medical/pharmaceutical and/or digital industry.

The submission session is now available for: HORIZON-JU-CHIPS-2026-FT4-IA Please visit the Call page of the Chips JU Website #### **Call document and annexes:** The Call Documents Section contains all the call documents, which are listed here: Call submission documents and annexes Application form template Part B National funding table template Ownership declaration template #### Application and evaluation forms and model grant agreement (MGA): #### Additional documents: | Topic | Budget (EUR) - Year : 2026 | Stages | Opening date | Deadline | Contributions | Indicative number of grants | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | HORIZON-JU-CHIPS-2026-FT4-IA - HORIZON-JU-IA HORIZON JU Innovation Actions | 20 000 000 | Single-stage | 03/02/2026 | 03/03/2026 | 1000000 to 20000000 | 1 | **Searches of partners to collaborate on this topic** LEARs, Account Administrators or self-registrants can publish partner requests for open and forthcoming topics after logging into this Portal, as well as any user having an active public Person profile.

Eligibility Requirements

Open to legal entities established in EU Member States and countries associated to Horizon Europe (including EEA/EFTA countries, and other associated third countries). Action type: HORIZON-JU-IA HORIZON JU Innovation Actions. Additional conditions: "> General conditions 1. Admissibility Conditions: Proposal page limit and layout Proposal page limits and layout: detailed in Part B of the Application Form , which you can access from the Call documents section on the &#xa0
Chips JU website's Call page The following information are all described in the &#xa0
Appendix 7 of the Chips JU Workprogramme 2. Eligible Countries 3. Other Eligible Conditions 4. Financial and operational capacity and exclusion 5a. Evaluation and award: Award criteria,... See the official call documentation on the F&T Portal for full eligibility criteria and participation rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for AI-assisted Methods and Tools for Engineering Automation?

Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Open to legal entities established in EU Member States and countries associated to Horizon Europe (including EEA/EFTA countries, and other associated third countries). Action type: HORIZON-JU-IA HORIZON JU Innovation Actions. Additional conditions: "> General conditions 1. Admissibility Conditions: Proposal page limit and layout Proposal page limits and layout: detailed in Part B of the Application Form , which you can access from the Call documents section on the   Chips JU website's Call page The following information are all described in the   Appendix 7 of the Chips JU Workprogramme 2. Eligible Countries 3. Other Eligible Conditions 4. Financial and operational capacity and exclusion 5a. Evaluation and award: Award criteria,... See the official call documentation on the F&T Portal for full eligibility criteria and participation rules. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.

What is the typical funding level for AI-assisted Methods and Tools for Engineering Automation?

Current published award information indicates Funding amounts vary based on project scope and sponsor guidance. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.

When is the deadline for AI-assisted Methods and Tools for Engineering Automation?

The current target date is March 3, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.

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