AI on Demand Funding Programme: Build the Future of European AI (AIoD Open Call 1 – Private Sector)

AI on Demand Funding Programme: Build the Future of European AI (AIoD Open Call 1 – Private Sector) is sponsored by EU's DeployAI initiative (Digital Europe Programme). This call funds mature AI solutions (TRL 7+) to integrate into the AI on Demand platform, validate use cases with real adopters, and scale trustworthy AI applications through a three-stage program.

AIoD Funding Programme: Build the Future of European AI Access funding, infrastructure, and expert mentoring to integrate your AI solutions into Europe’s leading open AI platform and deploy them with real users. AIoD Open Call 1 – Private Sector AIoD is looking for AI innovators to accelerate the adoption of trustworthy, ethical, and transparent AI.

If you have a mature AI product, this is your opportunity to integrate it into the AI-on-Demand Platform, validate your business model, and deploy your solution with real AI Adopters. Selected applicants enter a competitive, 3-stage funnel programme where: AI Providers can receive up to €60,000 in funding and AI Adopters can receive up to €15,000 . Full details are available in the Guide for Applicants below.

Applications Open: 9 April 2026 Submission Deadline: Deadline extended to 12 June 2026, 17:00 CEST Winners Announcement: August 2026 Programme Implementation: 1 September 2026 – 30 April 2027 (8 months ) Seven High-Impact Challenges AI-Driven Forecasting for Grid Flexibility : Develop privacy-preserving federated learning for energy demand management Predictive Maintenance for Energy Infrastructure : Create hybrid AI models for robust infrastructure monitoring Smart Healthcare Insights Generation : Build solutions to extract valuable insights from healthcare publications Kubernetes-Enabled Real-World AI Solutions : Deploy scalable applications addressing climate, health, or logistics challenges AI-Builder Pipeline with NER+KG : Create verifiable AI outputs through named entity recognition and knowledge graphs Logical Reasoning and Memory Pipeline : Develop predicate logic frameworks for explainable AI reasoning AI-Builder Database Refactoring : Enhance platform capabilities through database optimisation Financial Support : Up to €150,000 in equity-free funding Technical Resources : Access to AI high-performance computing, specialised tools, and the AIoDP platform Expert Mentorship : Guidance from industry leaders and technical specialists Market Visibility : Showcase your solution to potential customers and investors across Europe Funding, mentorship, and Europe's best AI network.

Expert guidance. Strategic funding. European reach.

Financial Support: Up to €60,000 for AI Providers (disbursed in lump sums across 3 stages) and up to €15,000 for AI Adopters. Technical Resources: Full integration of your AI product in the AIoD Platform, Marketplace and Business Navigator. Expert Mentorship: Structured mentoring throughout every stage.

Closing visibility gaps, reducing risks and sharpening your strategy. Market Visibility: Pitch your solution at up to three in-person industry events across Europe. AI-Driven Forecasting for Grid Flexibility Develop a predictive maintenance solution using AI and physics models to anticipate equipment failures, reduce maintenance costs, and enhance grid resilience.

Predictive Maintenance for Energy Infrastructure Create a privacy-preserving federated learning framework for AI-driven demand-side management, optimizing energy use while ensuring privacy and compliance with trustworthy AI standards.

Smart Healthcare Insights Generation Develop a solution that enables real-time monitoring of the scientific medical ecosystem, extracting valuable insights from vast, fragmented healthcare datasets while overcoming technical vocabulary challenges and maintaining data governance Kubernetes-Enabled Real-World AI Solutions Develop a Kubernetes-deployed AI solution that addresses a real-world problem in health, logistics, or climate, showcasing the practical application of AI through scalable, real-time data analysis.

AI-Builder Pipeline with NER+KG Create a set of AI-Modules for AI-Builder that form modular pipelines to capture expert knowledge and provide verifiable, explainable answers through fine-tuned models, knowledge graphs, and interactive analysis.

Logical Reasoning and Memory Pipeline Develop AI modules for AI-Builder that convert human language into predicate logic statements, enabling users to query logical models with reasoning steps, while incorporating memory for continuous learning and knowledge transfer.

AI-Builder Database Refactoring Improve the performance of the AI-Builder by replacing the current dual-database setup with a single homogeneous database and a new persistence service. Eligible entities: AI Providers who are SMEs, or research organisations (single legal entities). Note: Stage 3 requires forming a consortium with an AI Adopter.

Geography: Officially registered in an European Union Member States or in an eligible DIGITAL Europe associated countries (see Guide for Applicants for clarification) Technical readiness: AI Products at TRL 7 or above. Technical aspects: The solution must be delivered in a containerised format (e.g. Docker) for smooth integration and generalisability. Building AI solutions?

Building in Europe? Apply now. Build what Europe needs next.

The 3-Stage Funnel Approach: Pitch & Select (Sep 2026) Refine your business plan for AIoD alignment, provide initial platform feedback, and pitch your solution at a live industry event. Integration (Oct – Dec 2026 ) Fully integrate your solution with one of the Core Components of the AIoD Platform, explore its functionalities and become a platform beta-tester.

Deployment (Jan – Apr 2027) €20,000 AI Provider & €15,000 AI Adopter Deploy your AI product in a real-world use case. Show measurable impact and showcase your results. Submit your proposal exclusively via our F6S platform page : https://www.

f6s. com/aiod-oc1privatesector/apply Important : Prior to submission , applicants must create their AIoD Platform accounts and list their company profiles under Business Navigator ( one of AIoD core tools ). Technical & Business Proposal Ownership Control Declaration Sub-Grant Agreement & Annexes Join our Open Call #1 webinars!

Strengthen your Technical and Business Proposal by joining our upcoming webinars. Learn exactly how to refine your pitch and seamlessly integrate your solution into Europe’s leading AI ecosystem. Don’t miss out: join live or catch the replay!

Webinar 1: AIoD & Open Call 1 Overview | 30 th A p ril 2 026, 10:00-11:00 CEST C heck the presentation here Webinar 2: AIoD Technical Components & Business Concept | 13 th May 2026, 11:00-12:00 CEST Check the presentation here Webinar 3: Live Q&A / Office Hours | 28 th May 2026, 11:00-12:00 CEST Check the presentation here Frequently Asked Questions What is the objective of the AIoD OC1 - Private Sector Call?

The Open Call fund s companies with innovative and impactful solutions to fully integrate into the AIoD Plat form , its Marketplace, and Business Navigator. The goal is to drive platform adoption , develop real-world u se c ases, serve as beta-testers , and accelerate the adoption of trustworthy , ethical , and transparent AI in Europe . How does the 3-stage funnel approach work?

The program me runs in three consecutiv e sta g es . Stage 1 select s up to 50 AI Pro v id e r s to p itch and re f in e their bus iness p lans , give ini t ial f ee back on the p latform and pi t ch their solutions at an i ndustry e vent . Stage 2 n arrow s to 20 ap plicant s f or f ull platfo r m i n tegr a tion , in c luding ment or guidance , beta- t esting a nd the submiss ion o f a project to de plo y their so lution .

Stage 3 select s 10 conso rtia fo r re al- world d epl oyment , cul m inating in a final Demo -Day. What is the maximum funding I can receive? AI Providers can receive up to €60,000 in total: €5,000 at Stage 1, €35,000 at Stage 2, and €20,000 at Stage 3.

AI Adopters, who join at Stage 3, can receive up to €15,000. What are the technical requirements (TRL and containerisation) for my AI product? AI Products must be at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7 or above.

Applicants must demonstrate that their AI Product is delivered in a containerised format (e.g., Docker or equivalent) to ensure portability, scalability, and smooth integration within the AIoD Platform infrastructure. See Section 3. 6 of Guide for Applicants for details.

Full list of AIoD OC1 Components can me checked in https://marketplace. aiodp. ai/search?

q=openCall . Do I need to have an AI Adopter selected when I first apply? No. For Stage 1 and Stage 2, eligible applicants are single legal entities (SMEs, mid-caps, or research organisations) acting as AI Providers.

During Stage 2, AI Providers are expected to bring customers onto the platform and submit a sub-project to deploy their solution with a specific AI Adopter, to access Stage 3. Only when submitting this sub-project, the applicants need to have a specific AI Adopter selected. What are the in-person event commitments?

There are three mandatory in-person events, taking place in Europe: Event 1 (September/October 2026) : Industry Event + Pitching session for Stage 1 participants. Event 2 (December 2026) : Industry Event + Showcasing Stage 2 integration results and pitching your sub-project. Event 3 (March 2027) : Industry Event + Showcasing the final implemented Use Cases.

Representatives from both the AI Provider and the AI Adopter are expected at Events 2 and 3. The specific dates will be communicated upon selection for each Stage. Application Process Questions How do I apply via the F6S platform?

The F6S platform is the single - entry point for all applications . You must register at www. f6s.

com and submit your application via the official link: https://www. f6s. com/aiod-oc1privatesector/apply .

No other submission method wil l be accepted . Do I need to be registered on the AIoD Platform before applying? Yes.

Applicants must be registered on the AIoD Platform and Business Navigator before submitting their application . Where can I find the Technical and Business Proposal template and other mandatory documents?

All relevant documents can be found in this same landing page, below the “Apply” Button: Technical and Business Proposal Ownership Control Declaration Sub-Grant Agreement & Annexes How can I contact the team to clarify an OC-related question that is not listed? For Open Call questions , you can use the online Q&A/ discussion board at https://www. f6s.

com/aiod-oc1privatesector/discuss or email aiod. opencalls@f6s. com .

For technical issues with the F6S platform , contact support@f6s. com . My company is registered in an eligible country, but I cannot find it when trying to register in the Business Navigator.

What should I do? The AIoD Platform and its components are continuously evolving. If Business Navigator registration is currently not available for your country, you may still submit your application, provided that your registration on the AIoD Platform has been completed (Sign-up HERE ).

If this applies to your organisation, please select "I Confirm" in Question 20 and proceed with your application. Intellectual Property and Data Protection Who owns the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) of the solutions developed? You do.

Solutions developed and results achieved by the third parties belong to the third parties . Applicants remain the sole owners of their respective IPRs and retain the IPR for their solutions . How is my data protected during the application process?

Limited acts as the Data Controller for data submitted through the F6S platform . The platform's system design and operational procedures ensure data is managed in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Data will also be stored securely in the F6S Google Drive and in the project repository on Microsoft Azure.

Will my confidential information be kept secure? Yes. Any information shared during the application stage is treated as confidential.

Additionally, each evaluator must sign a confidentiality agreement before receiving access to applications to protect intellectual property and sensitive non-disclosed information. Selected applicants are also required to maintain project data confidentiality during implementation and for 5 years after completion.

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