The 1st Open Call for the MAGICIAN project is now live!
As the manufacturing sector moves towards a digital transformation, MAGICIAN aims to accelerate the adoption of advanced robotic and AI-driven solutions. To leverage innovative ideas in automation and robotics in a manufacturing environment, MAGICIAN will launch two Open Calls dedicated to realizing projects that can enhance defect detection, quality control, and human-robot collaboration in industrial settings.
The 1st Open Call launched today invites startups and SMEs developing next-generation solutions in robotics, AI, machine learning, computer vision, sensor technologies, and smart manufacturing to submit their proposals on integrating new functionalities within the MAGICIAN robotic solutions, namely the Sensing Robot (SR) for defect detection, and the Cleaning Robot (CR) for defect removal. Open Call applications are expected to demonstrate the use of advanced technologies such as AI and sensor systems to improve the efficiency of production processes in manufacturing.
Applicants can receive up to €200,000 per selected project, along with technical support and access to cutting-edge robotics, AI, and sensor technologies, and will work together with MAGICIAN partners in developing the proposed solutions. In each of the Open Calls, up to 5 projects will be selected.
Eligible applicants must be based in EU member states or Horizon Europe-associated countries and can apply as individuals or as a consortium.
Key focus areas
Applicants can choose between two functionality modules, namely F1 Perception and F2 Human-robot Collaboration.
The Open Call welcomes proposals in various fields, including:
- AI-powered defect detection and classification
- Tactile and vision-based sensor integration
- Adaptive robotic automation
- Human-robot collaboration and flexible interfaces
- Machine learning for quality control
Application Deadline and Process
- Submission Deadline: 2nd May 2025, 5:00 PM (CET)
- Notification to Applicants: 30th June 2025
- Project Duration: Up to 12 months
Interested companies can find detailed guidelines and submission requirements at the MAGICIAN Open Calls webpage.
All templates and Guiding documents are available here.
Get Support for Your Proposal!
To assist potential applicants, MAGICIAN will host a weekly live helpdesk for guidance throughout the application period, every Wednesday, 17-18:00 (CET).
Join the helpdesk via this link.
Any unclarities or questions?
Feel free to contact us at OpenCall@magician-project.eu for any questions.
We are looking forward to your proposals!