European Strategy for AI in Science
Summary
Adopted alongside the Apply AI Strategy, this initiative fast-tracks responsible AI uptake across disciplines and builds the foundations of RAISE (i.e. a virtual European institute that pools talent, compute, data and funding for “science for AI” and “AI in science”). It launches Thematic Networks of Excellence and RAISE Doctoral Networks; secures priority access to EuroHPC AI Factories and future AI Gigafactories; and links Data Labs with EOSC and other data spaces. Ethics-by-design guidance and “living” rules govern use, while ERA-based coordination, indicators and summits align Member States and industry. Horizon Europe anchors early actions and an investment agenda for 2026-27.
Action items
1–6 of 25 items
Source order · D = digital dimension- Item 1
launch the RAISE pilot with EU 108 million funding under Horizon Europe WP 2026-27, during the first edition of the AI in Science Summit in Copenhagen on 3-4 November 2025, under the Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU.
- Item 2
establish initial RAISE coordination for AI in science through a Coordination and Support Action (CSA) under Horizon Europe (WP 2025).
- Item 3
partner with Member States and the private sector to build RAISE.
- Item 4
establish a high-level RAISE academic advisory board.
- Item 5
fund Doctoral Networks on AI in science to train the next generation of researchers (RAISE pilot).
- Item 6
fund thematic Networks of Excellence on AI in science (RAISE pilot).
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