About the ELIAS Open Call
The ELIAS Open Call supports innovative organisations developing methods, tools, or applications that advance sustainable and trustworthy AI in Europe.
The European Lighthouse of AI for Sustainability (ELIAS) unites top artificial intelligence researchers and innovators to tackle some of the most pressing challenges of our time, including climate and societal changes and the energy crisis. Recognizing AI as both a powerful tool and a discipline with profound ethical and societal implications, ELIAS is committed to advancing responsible AI research and applications.
Our mission is twofold: to drive fundamental research addressing how AI can reduce computational costs, model societal impacts, and support policy decisions, and to integrate academic discoveries with industry needs. This fusion enables us to create AI solutions that are as effective as they are sustainable and socially conscious. We are now looking for SMEs/startups/NGOs to collaborate on methods, software solutions, or benchmarks into applications and services, bringing them into industrial use.
The first Open Call has been successfully completed. We are proud to present the selected projects below. A second Open Call will be launched soon.
Learn moreMeet the Winners of the ELIAS Open Call #1 & #2
The 2nd ELIAS Open Call attracted remarkable interest with 285 submissions from 34 countries. After a rigorous evaluation process by consortium members and independent experts, four high-impact projects were selected for funding, expert support, and pilot validation to advance AI technologies addressing wildfire prevention, energy efficiency, edge computing, and sustainable building renovation.
RenovAIte
NOBATEK · FranceAddressing Europe's ageing infrastructure, NOBATEK's RenovAIte platform harnesses domain-specific Natural Language Processing (NLP) and generative AI to modernise construction workflows. The tool reduces document processing times by 60% and generates context-aware renovation scenarios that lower operational energy costs by up to 30% for tenants, tackling energy poverty and reducing embodied carbon footprints.
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AdaptiveSight
LIBRA AI Technologies P.C. · GreeceAdaptiveSight uses on-device computer vision to cut the energy consumption of Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) advertising screens by 30–50%. Developed by LIBRA AI Technologies, the attention-aware system dynamically adjusts brightness and refresh rates only when spectators are looking at the display, with all biometric processing occurring locally on Jetson Orin Nano edge nodes to ensure European privacy compliance.
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HOTSPOT
IoTique (Igloo Srl) · ItalyDeveloped by Trentino-based IoTique, HOTSPOT combines satellite imagery with low-cost LoRaWAN environmental sensors measuring temperature, humidity, and vegetation dryness to prevent wildfires. By applying foundation models (such as TimesFM) for anomaly detection and geospatial optimisation, the system alerts local authorities early via an online dashboard while engaging citizens in environmental stewardship.
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GUARDIAN
Ratio1 · RomaniaRatio1's GUARDIAN introduces a reusable toolkit and benchmarking engine that shifts operational AI workloads away from power-heavy, centralised GPU clouds onto decentralised, CPU-first edge devices. Designed for renewable energy monitoring and operations-centre co-piloting, GUARDIAN minimises unnecessary computing and data transfer while keeping human operators in control through auditable outputs.
Coming soonThe 1st ELIAS Open Call closed on April 30, 2025, with over 200 proposals from 32 countries. After a rigorous evaluation process, four pioneering projects were selected for funding for their potential to deliver real-world, AI-driven solutions for a more sustainable and resilient Europe.
LUCIA
EWALA IT Services · SpainAn open-source, AI-powered platform that optimises energy use in smart buildings using lightweight, privacy-preserving self-learning agents. Fully aligned with GAIA-X and ELIAS principles.
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PINNSSHS
Valence Technologies · BelgiumCombining physics-informed neural networks with self-healing polymer technology, PINNSSHS accelerates the design of durable, recyclable materials, supporting circularity across applications such as tires, soft robotics, and packaging.
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TENSORIA
Multiverse Computing · SpainA lightweight, interpretable, and energy-efficient AI system for real-time cybersecurity. TENSORIA reduces model size by 85%, cuts energy consumption by 50%, and doubles inference speed using quantum-inspired CompactifAI compression.
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AI-REFRAME
Athens Technology Center · GreeceAn AI toolkit that detects and counters misinformation about migrants and refugees. AI-REFRAME supports journalists, policymakers, and educators by analysing online content and generating evidence-based counter-narratives for a more inclusive information ecosystem.
Learn more →News & Announcements
News & Announcements
Stay updated with the latest milestones and announcements from the ELIAS Open Call.
ELIAS Reveals the Winners of Its First Open Call
ELIAS has announced the four selected projects from its first Open Call, chosen from over 200 proposals submitted across 32 countries. These initiatives demonstrate strong potential to advance sustainable and trustworthy AI across Europe.
Read more →Open Call Q&A Session
ELIAS hosted an online Q&A session to support applicants preparing their proposals. The session covered eligibility, scope, evaluation criteria, and practical submission guidance.
Read more →1st ELIAS Open Call – Submission Details
The first ELIAS Open Call invited organisations to propose innovative AI solutions aligned with sustainability, trustworthiness, and societal impact. The call attracted strong interest from industry, research, and civil society.
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