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Opening date January 15, 2026; closure April 15, 2026 at 02:00 (UTC). Stored deadline was null.
"HORIZON-CL4-2026-05-DIGITAL-EMERGING-02: Next-Generation AI Agents for Real-World Applications in the Apply AI sectors (RIA)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
HORIZON-CL4-2026-05-DIGITAL-EMERGING-02: Next-Generation AI Agents for Real-World Applications in the Apply AI sectors (RIA) is sponsored by European Commission (Horizon Europe). This call under Horizon Europe's Digital pillar focuses on research and innovation actions (RIA) for Next-Generation AI Agents, with applications in various 'Apply AI' sectors, which can include digital health.
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Next-Generation AI Agents for Real-World Applications in the Apply AI sectors (RIA) (Partnership in AI, Data and Robotics) | Horizon-europe. gouv.
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Ce topic appartient à l'appel 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) HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions Call Identifier : HORIZON-CL4-2026-05 While today’s AI agents still have limited capabilities, advances in model architecture, memory, reasoning, and autonomous behaviour are paving the way to unlocking their potential across economic sectors.
The Apply AI Strategy [1] acknowledges this trend and the need to advance research on next-generation AI agents. Project results are expected to contribute to some of the following expected outcomes: Significant improvements in the autonomy, robustness and reliability of AI agents through advanced planning mechanisms, memory management, and reasoning capabilities.
Innovative multi-agent frameworks and protocols demonstrating effective decentralized coordination and collaboration among multiple AI agents beyond the capabilities of individual agents.
Next-generation AI agents are autonomous systems powered by large AI language models (e.g., large language models or large multimodal models), that can plan, utilize tools and perform actions autonomously to achieve specified goals based on high-level instructions. The large AI model acts as the agent's "brain," capable of interpreting instructions, generating plans, and using tools.
This capability enables agents to autonomously plan and adapt behaviour in real-time to accomplish complex, multi-step tasks. AI Agents hold significant promise in numerous applications areas such as data analytics and coding. Effective AI agents require careful design, incorporating structured planning and reasoning methods to manage complex tasks, and be equipped with appropriate validation and monitoring techniques.
Multi-agent collaboration frameworks further enhance capabilities by enabling structured interactions among multiple agents. Key aspects in designing effective AI agents include robust planning, reasoning, and search mechanisms that allow agents to approach complex tasks by breaking them down into structured subgoals.
Effective memory and state management are necessary to maintaining coherent long-term interactions, achieved through a balanced integration of short-term and external long-term memory solutions. Moreover, integrating external tools and APIs is essential for overcoming limitations in large AI models, enhancing agent performance in tasks requiring accuracy and reliability.
All proposals are expected to incorporate mechanisms for assessing and demonstrating progress, including qualitative and quantitative KPIs, benchmarking, and progress monitoring. When possible, proposals should build on and reuse public results from relevant previous funded actions. Communicable results should be shared with the European R&D community through the AI-on-demand platform.
Projects selected in this topic should link to the resources offered by the AI Factories, including the Data Labs. The results may be validated in the Testing and Experiment Facilities and further deployed via the European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) and will contribute to the Apply AI strategy.
This topic implements the co-programmed European Partnership on AI, data, and robotics (ADRA), and all proposals are expected to allocate tasks for cohesion activities with ADRA and the CSA HORIZON-CL4-2025-03-HUMAN-18: GenAI4EU central Hub. Proposals should also build on or seek collaboration with relevant projects and develop synergies with other relevant International, European, national, or regional initiatives.
Activities are expected to start at TRL 2 and achieve TRL 5 by the end of the project – see General Annex B. [1] COM xxxx(2025) Apply AI Strategy - PLACEHOLDER Trouver des partenaires potentiels
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Applicants must be established in EU Member States or countries associated with Horizon Europe; this is a co-programmed European Partnership on AI, Data and Robotics. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows €38,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was April 15, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
HORIZON-CL4-2026-05-DIGITAL-EMERGING-02: Next-Generation AI Agents for Real-World Applications in the Apply AI sectors (RIA) is funded by European Commission (Horizon Europe). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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