This funding opportunity supports projects advancing Quantum Machine Learning by integrating quantum computing into AI workflows to achieve faster data processing, improved prediction accuracy, and enhanced computational capabilities. Funded activities include designing scalable QML algorithms, noise-aware techniques, benchmarking, and demonstrators addressing real-world challenges such as climate modelling, healthcare, and materials discovery. The goal is to strengthen European leadership and industrial uptake of quantum-enhanced AI solutions through cross-sector collaboration.
Eligible applicants are legal entities established in EU Member States, Horizon Europe associated countries, and EuroHPC JU Participating States. Participation excludes entities from non-eligible non-EU countries to protect EU strategic autonomy. Applicants must meet financial and operational capaci