FORTIS Open Call #2: Pushing towards the deployment of FORTIS and Exploiting the FORTIS solution in other key sectors

The FORTIS Open Call #2 aims to attract system actors and innovators - universities, research organizations, mid-caps, SMEs, startups, and domain end-users - capable of incorporating their technologies into the FORTIS framework or demonstrating cross-sector adoption. Proposals must enter at TRL 4–5 and aim to achieve TRL 7 by project completion. Applicants must submit their proposal under one of the following main topics/subtopics: ● Topic OC#2.1: Pushing towards the deployment of FORTIS (Integration and pilot deployment) ○ Subtopic 1: Optimisation of HRC / Task Allocation ○ Subtopic 2: Flexible Interface Digital Twin ○ Subtopic 3: HRI Watchdog ○ Subtopic 4: HRI Activities Digital Twin ○ Subtopic 5: Omnideployment of the FORTIS Solution ○ Subtopic 6: Ergonomics-Aware Human State and Interaction Context for Adaptive HRC ○ Subtopic 7: Interfaces with XR ○ Subtopic 8: Trust-Aware Multi-Sensor Localisation and Mapping for FORTIS Robotic Platforms ● Topic OC#2.2: Exploiting the FORTIS solution in other key sectors (Open Topic for technology transfer & cross-sector validation in non-core civilian HRI domains such as agriculture, healthcare, events, retail, etc.)

The FORTIS project invites multidisciplinary consortia of eligible entities - universities/RTOs, mid-caps, SMEs, startups, and end-users - to submit proposals that demonstrate integrating, deploying, or scaling up technologies within the FORTIS ecosystem or transferring solutions to new sectors. An indicative total of 14 proposals will be supported across two main call topics: ● Topic OC#2.1 (Pushing towards the deployment of FORTIS): Total budget of € 2,065,373.46. Supports at least 8 projects with an indicative contribution of up to € 250,000 per project. Consortia must consist of 3 eligible entities (including at least 1 SME) from at least 2 different eligible countries. ● Topic OC#2.2 (Exploiting the FORTIS solution in other key sectors): Total budget of € 1,077,373.46. Supports at least 6 projects with an indicative contribution of up to € 170,000 per project. Consortia must consist of 2 eligible entities (including at least 1 SME); single-country consortia are allowed. Funding Limits & Conditions: ● A strict lifetime cumulative ceiling of € 200,000.00 per individual legal entity applies across all FORTIS Open Calls (OC#1 and OC#2 combined). ● Funding rates follow standard Horizon Europe rules: 100% for non-profit entities (universities/RTOs) and 70% for SMEs/for-profit entities. ● Budget for non-industry partners cannot exceed 30% of the total project budget. All call information and documentation are available at: https://fortis-project.eu/open-call-2/ Applicants must apply online and complete all mandatory sections at: https://www.f6s.com/fortis-open-call-2/apply

Apply through the EU Funding & Tenders portal. UK organisations can take part in Horizon Europe on the same terms as EU members. Many calls need a group of partners from different countries.