The REINFORCING project is pleased to announce the launch of its 5th Open Call on the theme of “Responsible Digitalization.” This call is designed to support organisations and territories that are beginning to explore Open and Responsible Research and Innovation (ORRI) practices for the first time.
🔍 Key Focus Areas
While applicants are encouraged to identify their own relevant challenges, the call highlights two key areas of concern:
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Privacy, transparency, and trust in digital tools and services: Ensuring that digital technologies uphold fundamental human rights and build societal trust, particularly within regional contexts.
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Misinformation and manipulation: Addressing the spread of misinformation through digital platforms by embedding ORRI approaches into organisational and regional processes.
📌 Eligibility and Funding
The call is open to public and private organisations of all sizes, including startups and SMEs, which are often uniquely positioned to embed ethical and societal considerations early in the digital innovation process.
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Up to 12 consortia will be selected
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Each project may receive up to €60,000 in funding
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Projects will run from November 1, 2025, to October 31, 2026
Consortia must include at least two legal entities from EU Member States or Horizon Europe-associated countries. The lead applicant must have limited or no prior experience with ORRI.
🗓️ Info Session
An online information session will be held on July 4th from 15:00 to 16:30 CET, offering further insights into the call’s objectives, methodology, and application process.
👉 Register here
📥 How to Apply
Interested applicants can visit the REINFORCING website (grants section) to access the Guide for Applicants, FAQ, and the application portal.
For inquiries, contact: info@reinforcing.eu
