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Cascade Funding Programs (FSTP) for AI is a grant from the European Union Horizon Europe program that funds SMEs and solo startups deploying, experimenting with, and improving interoperability of AI solutions across European markets. The program awards between EUR 30,000 and EUR 150,000 per project through a financial support mechanism targeting early-stage AI ventures.
Eligible applicants are SMEs and individual founders working on AI deployment, experimentation, and interoperability in Europe.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Solo startups are welcome. Open to SMEs working on AI deployment, experimentation, and interoperability. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows €30K–€150K per project. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Cascade Funding Programs (FSTP) for AI is funded by European Commission (through various projects like DIH4AI, AI4EU, StairwAI). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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