Automated Scientific Discovery – Food (RAISE pilot)

Build AI-enabled experimentation systems for advanced automated laboratories working on biomass and precision fermentation. Research integrates laboratory instruments, robotics, decision-making software and data services in an iterative experimental workflow with human oversight. Applications include alternative proteins and fats, food ingredients, specialty carbohydrates, microbial cultures and bio-based materials. The emphasis is on software and interoperability, with justified complementary equipment permitted; demonstrators should improve reproducibility, resource use and scientific productivity.

The single-stage proposal deadline is 2 February 2027 at 17:00 Brussels time. The expected EU contribution is around EUR 3 million per project; proposals requesting different amounts may be considered.

An institutional consortium must include at least three independent legal entities in three different EU Member States or Horizon Europe associated countries, with at least one established in an EU Member State. Other partners and their funding eligibility follow Annex B. Legal entities established in China cannot participate in the AI in Science actions. Applications are submitted by eligible organisations. Participant registration, applicable institutional gender-equality requirements and the remaining General Annex B conditions apply.