Call for innovation studies

Call for innovation studies for the development of generative AI models

FFplus is funded by the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU) action DIGITAL-EUROHPC-JU-2023-SME-01 "Supporting the competitiveness and innovation potential of SMEs". The central objective of the action is to empower SMEs with advanced computational capabilities based on HPC, enabling them to drive innovation, enhance competitiveness, and overcome challenges in the digitisation of R&D and business processes. Consequently, the work carried out under FFPlus will lead to innovative business experiments and innovation studies that will showcase the benefits of adopting HPC for SMEs and startups throughput Europe.

The maximum duration of the innovation studies is 10 months, with a maximum of 200 K€ for the (main participant) SME. Where suitably justified, additional organisations might be included within a consortium designed to optimally address the targeted generative AI development. The maximum total funding for each innovation study is 300 K€.

Deadline for submission: February 25th 2026