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Stored deadline is null; page shows 31 May 2026 23:59 CET for the SME/Startup/NGO open call. A second call (ELIAS Nodes #2) has a 5 July 2026 deadline.
"ELIAS Open Call for SMEs, Startups & NGOs - European Lighthouse of AI for Sustainability" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
ELIAS Open Call for SMEs, Startups & NGOs - European Lighthouse of AI for Sustainability is sponsored by European Lighthouse of AI for Sustainability (ELIAS). The ELIAS Open Call invites SMEs, startups, and NGOs to submit proposals for projects advancing sustainable and trustworthy AI.
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ELIAS - Lighthouse of AI for Sustainability UC1: AI for Building Optimisation Cost reduction by improving the energy consumption through smart control systems which requires both control algorithms and prediction of actual consumption based on historical patterns and metadata, such as meteorological intormation.
UC2: AI for Monitoring the Virtual Infrastructure Identifying cyber-attacks targeting the microservices architecture in an unsupervised and robust manner as anomalies UC3: Responsible, User-centric Advertising Addressing the challenges of responsible use of AI in online advertising, where traditional optimisation metrics focus on click-through and conversation rates.
UC4: Mitigating misinformed migrant perception in EU UC5: AI for Forecasting of Vegetation State Studying AI-based predictions of the effects of climate extremes on ecosystems, which can then be translated into crop harvest, forest health and water balance forecasts.
UC6: Open Materials Discovery Project Developing AI methods that can (1) predict the structure of new materials from unrelaxed structures (2) predict target properties from unrelaxed structures and ultimately to (3) identify the structure that optimises a target property.
UC7: Personalised co-piloting systems Supporting humans to extract information and insights from given multimodal documentation, providing support in verifying information, and developing research to deep-dive the trade-off between personalisation and diversification.
Bridging European and Japanese AI Excellence: Highlights from the Joint ELIAS Workshop The recent Joint ELIAS Workshop brought together 40 researchers from ELLIS Unit Milan and Japan’s RIKEN AIP. The event featured a rich programme of talks spanning deep learning theory, reinforcement learning, and bandits, strengthening crucial international ties for the future of sustainable AI.
Call for Nominations: ELIAS Alliance FROntier AI Award The ELIAS Alliance FROntier AI Award recognizes outstanding leaders of Focused Research Organizations (startups, nonprofits, open-source consortia) advancing frontier AI for real-world impact. The award highlights individuals bridging academic research and value creation, evaluated on impact, innovation, integrity, and leadership.
ELIAS Nodes: Call for Proposal #2 The European Leadership in Innovation with AI and Science (ELIAS) Alliance, in collaboration with ELLIS, announces a second call for ELIAS Nodes to drive European leadership in Frontier AI science, open-source innovation, and startup growth.
Insights from TDW: Building the Foundations of Trustworthy AI The TDW on Trustworthy AI event stressed balancing innovation with responsibility, focusing on frugality, fairness, and trust—reducing AI’s environmental impact, tackling bias, and improving transparency through cross-disciplinary collaboration for sustainable, fair, and verifiable systems.
Responsible AI in Focus: ELIAS and IRCAI at GITEX AI Asia in Singapore At Asia’s largest tech event in Singapore, ELIAS and IRCAI led important conversations on building ethical AI ecosystems. Featuring a hands-on tutorial and an expert panel, the sessions focused on empowering local communities with frugal, responsible AI solutions for the public good.
ELIAS Open Call for SMEs, Startups & NGOs The ELIAS Open Call invites SMEs, startups, and NGOs across eligible European countries to submit proposals for projects advancing sustainable and trustworthy AI. Applications must be submitted online by 31 May 2026, 23:59 CET.
Call for Applications: Join the ELIAS Virtual Centre of Excellence The European Lighthouse of AI for Sustainability (ELIAS) is expanding its Virtual Centre of Excellence in Sustainable and Trustworthy AI. Leading European research institutions are invited to join this interdisciplinary network, gain access to cutting-edge research, and contribute to shaping Europe’s AI ecosystem. Applications are open until 15 March 2026.
ELIAS at EurIPS 2025: Rethinking AI for a Sustainable Future At EurIPS 2025, ELIAS explored how AI can be both powerful and responsible. Experts highlighted that efficiency alone isn’t enough — sustainable AI requires smart computation, task-specific models, and strong interdisciplinary communities.
AI in Science Summit 2025: Europe Signals Ambition, Urgency, and Unity in AI for Science The inaugural AI in Science Summit 2025, held on 3–4 November in Copenhagen under the Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU, marked a defining moment for Europe’s scientific and technological landscape. Co-hosted by the European Commission and the University of...
Building Europe’s Pathways to Responsible and Sustainable AI Press Release: ELIAS Publishes Strategic Research Agenda: Building Europe’s Pathways to Responsible and Sustainable AI.
Call for Nominations: ELIAS Alliance FROntier AI Award ELIAS Alliance , Opportunities The ELIAS (European Leadership in Innovation with AI and Science) Alliance invites nominations for the FROntier AI Award, recognizing outstanding AI leaders of Focused Research Organizations—including startups, nonprofits, and open-source...
ELIAS Nodes: Call for Proposal #2 ELIAS Alliance , Opportunities The ELIAS Alliance for European Leadership in Innovation with AI and Science has been established to strengthen academic and entrepreneurial education in the development of Frontier AI systems for European value creation. It combines Open Source...
ELIAS Open Call for SMEs, Startups & NGOs ELIAS Alliance , Opportunities ELLIS / ELIAS / ELLIOT / ELSA HCML Workshop 2026 IDEASHACK 2026: Bridging AI Research and Industry ELIAS Alliance , Hackathon IDEASHACK 2026 is a Europe-wide sciencepreneurship hackathon organised by the IDEAS Research Institute within the Horizon Europe project ELIAS – European Lighthouse of AI for Sustainability.
The event brings together researchers, innovators, and... ELLIS Doctoral Symposium 2026 on Trustworthy AI The ELLIS Doctoral Symposium (EDS) is back this summer for its sixth edition in the vibrant city of Lisbon, Portugal! From July 27 to 30, immerse yourself in an exciting week of cutting-edge scientific discussions, valuable networking...
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small-to-medium enterprises, startups, and NGOs across eligible European countries proposing projects that advance sustainable and trustworthy AI. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows €11,030,575 total program budget. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was May 31, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
ELIAS Open Call for SMEs, Startups & NGOs - European Lighthouse of AI for Sustainability is funded by European Lighthouse of AI for Sustainability (ELIAS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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