Open Call
TWAIN OPEN CALL
Are you an European SME, a tech innovator, or a service provider in wind energy? Through this Open Call, applicants can validate, adapt, and demonstrate the TWAIN framework.
Join TWAIN to Advance Wind Farm Control, Asset Management, and System Stability
July 8th 2026 to October 7th 2026
Apply for up to 75,000 euro in grant and mentorship!
Applications are Open
As Europe accelerates its transition to a smarter, greener energy system, TWAIN aims to strengthen the intelligence behind wind energy. By integrating AI-enhanced data and multidisciplinary control strategies, the project supports a more resilient and sustainable energy future.
Applicants may propose solutions under one of three tracks:
Data & AI Integration
Tools for merging and analysing diverse wind-farm datasets.
Smart Control Systems
Multi-level controllers that optimise performance at system scale.
Socio-Environmental Impact
Methods to evaluate the economic and social benefits of AI-enabled wind energy.
General Information
TWAIN Open Call will fund third parties up to €75,000 grant and will also offer mentoring to winning applicants.
Are eligible to participate in the Open Call SMEs and Startups from EU and Associated Countries. Consult eligibility here.
The Open Call will have its launch on July 8th, 2026, at 14:00 CET. Companies are invited to submit their applications through the TWAIN website and TWAIN F6S Platform.
The closing of the Open Call is on October 7th at 17:00 CET.
The implementation of the Open Call will take six months in total divided into two stages: Development & Implement (in 4 months), and Validate & Assess impacts (in 2 months).
Two Info Webinars will be conducted by TWAIN to inform interested companies on the specifications of the call, and also for Q&A.
The dates for the webinars will be announced soon.
Benefits
If you are selected as beneficiary you will be accessing the following:
- A maximum funding of up to €75,000 to support the six months TWAIN innovators programme.
- Access to coaching, mentoring, technology validation and assessment
- Networking and connections with key ecosystem stakeholders.
- Access to use-cases for piloting solutions
- Develop, integrate, and pilot your solutions further with a TWAIN partner
Timeline
Application Process
Step 1 – Technical preparation
Read the Guide for Applicants
- ➜ Guide for Applicants
Step 2 – Complete the application
Complete the mandatory Application Template, in English and aligned with the rules and requirements from the Guide for Applicants.
- ➜ Application Template
Step 3 – Submission
All set? Upload your proposal to the F6S portal while the call is active (July 8th, 2026, at 14:00 CET to October 7th at 17:00 CET.)
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Important Documents
Guide for Applicants
The Guide for Applicants provides the technical specifications, eligibility criteria, and legal framework required to submit a qualified proposal to the TWAIN Open Call.
- ➜ Document | PDF
Application Template
The Application Template is the mandatory technical document required for all TWAIN Open Call submissions; proposals must strictly follow this structure and be written in English to be eligible for evaluation. This standardized format ensures your project proposal methodology and system-wide control strategies are presented clearly for a rigorous, high-threshold technical review.
- ➜ Document | Word
Declaration on Honour (DoH) Template
Thi is a legally binding statement confirming that your organization meets all Horizon Europe eligibility criteria and is not subject to any financial or ethical exclusion grounds. While the final version can be completed after the selection process, it must be signed by your legal representative prior to the project Kick-off Meeting to authorize your participation.
- ➜ Document | Word
FAQ
The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document acts as a living technical repository that clarifies complex application rules and specific AI-related scope requirements for the Open Call. By providing consistent, real-time answers to common queries, it ensures all applicants have equal access to information and helps you avoid administrative errors during the submission phase.
- ➜ Document | PDF
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