The European Commission has launched a global Call for Proposals “Artificial Intelligence for the Green Transition”, which aims to support early-stage project preparation and pilot actions that leverage artificial intelligence to advance the green transition in partner countries. Please find an information sheet attached with key details about this specific call.
This initiative is part of the newly established Global Gateway Early-Stage Investment Mechanism, a tool designed to provide financial support to EU companies at the early stages of project conception in Global Gateway priority sectors, including digital, transport, energy, and urban development. All relevant information, including the Guidelines for Applicants can be found at this link.
Who can apply?
- Lead applicants: Legal entities established in an EU Member State and may include private or public bodies such as start-ups, SMEs, large companies, consortia of enterprises, research institutions, and universities.
- Joint ventures with national or local public promoters are possible.
- Co-applicants may include EU or local private and public entities, national, regional or local authorities, international organisations, research institutions, and universities.
Why apply?
- Position your organisation at the forefront of AI-driven green solutions.
- Expand EU private sector presence in strategic partner countries.
- Contribute to sustainable development and climate resilience.
Other criteria:
- Proposed actions must be implemented in NDICI–Global Europe eligible countries (e.g. in Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America & the Caribbean, Asia-Pacific)
- Eligible actions include: early-stage project preparation; pre-investment studies; pilot projects enabling future large-scale investment (priority given in selection); actions improving project quality, sustainability, and bankability
Furthermore, to help applicants familiarize themselves with the calls under the Early-Stage Investment Mechanism before the online submission a virtual information session was scheduled on 20 January. Please note that questions by applicants related to the call must be submitted exclusively through the channels indicated in the Guidelines.