The Second FFplus Open Call for Innovation Studies Webinars: Essential Insights and Information

A set of webinars will be offered to receive all the information for the second FFplus Open Call for Innovation Studies.

 

Industry and Research Organisations: Are you interested in how to apply to the open call and what the call requirements are? 

NCC members: Are you interested in how you can support industry in applying to the call, developing proposal ideas, or joining a consortium? 

 

About the FFplus Open Call for Innovation Studies

FFplus Open Call 2 - T2 addresses the needs of SMEs and Start-ups proficient in generative AI and HPC for large- to extreme-scale computing resources. The strategic objective is to facilitate and strengthen the technological development of European SMEs in the area of generative AI. The participating SMEs and Start-ups will be supported in enhancing their innovation potential by leveraging new generative AI models, such as Large Language Models (LLMs), building on their existing expertise, application domain, business model and potential for expansion.

 

Who can apply to the Open Call?

• SMEs and startups from Europe and Horizon Europe-eligible countries. Research organisations can be part of the consortium as supporting organisations to SMEs. 
• Consortia of 1–5 partners (including one SME and 1–4 supporting partners such as SMEs or public/research institutions).
• Funding available: up to €300,000 per proposal (covering all participants).

 

Want to learn more?

1. Thursday, 11 December (10:00 CET):  REGISTER HERE

2. Monday, 15 December (16:00 CET): REGISTER HERE

 

More information about the Open Call can be found here.

 

Submission deadline: December 3rd,2025 -  February 25th, 2026

 

Curious about the sub-projects supported by the FFplus First Open Call and the industrial challenges they’re addressing?

Discover real-world examples and get inspired by innovative use cases across various sectors here!

 

Now’s your chance to join over 120 European companies that have already transformed their business through high-performance computing!