The Horizon Europe Cluster 4 Digital, Industry, and Space aims to shape competitive and reliable technologies for the European industry. It focuses on key technologies such as data and computing technologies, AI, and robotics. The European Union has allocated substantial funding for research in these areas, with a specific focus on promoting innovation in AI and eliminating bias in AI systems and services. Additionally, there will be investments in industrial IoT platforms, edge computing technologies, and photonics technologies. The funding will also support the integration of cloud-to-edge servers and the advancement of quantum sensing technologies. These initiatives align with the objectives of the European Green Deal, promoting sustainable and efficient use of energy and resources in production value chains. To apply for Horizon Europe, there are upcoming deadlines in 2024, and ICT experts can provide assistance in proposal development and finding consortium partners.
| Signal | Change | 10y horizon | Driving force |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Europe Cluster 4 Digital, Industry, and Space | Investing in digital, industry, and space technologies | Europe leading in key industries and technologies | Strategic importance and competitiveness |
| Allocation of funds for research in data and computing technologies | Promoting innovation in AI and bias-free AI systems | Advancements in AI-driven data operations and IoT platforms | Fostering innovation in AI |
| Funding for research projects aligned with the European Green Deal | Enhancing Europe’s digital and technological competitiveness while supporting the Green Deal objectives | Research exploring AI and data solutions for energy and resource management | Aligning with the objectives of the Green Deal |
| Investment in AI, data, and robotics research | Integration of robots in various industries and society, expedited software development and enhanced security | Non-repetitive tasks performed by robots, wider integration of robots, and accelerated software development | Advancement in AI and data technologies |
| Support for the development of cloud-to-edge servers and quantum sensing technologies | Creation of a comprehensive European open cloud and edge computing architecture, advancement of quantum sensing technologies | Comprehensive European open cloud and edge computing architecture, market-ready quantum sensing technologies | Advancement in cloud and edge computing technologies |
| Establishment of annual European awards recognizing contributions to open-source software and hardware | Recognition of open-source software and hardware contributions | Annual awards recognizing contributions to open-source software and hardware | Fostering innovation and collaboration in open-source technologies |