Objective of the call
The AMALTEA 2nd Open Call aims to support SMEs and start-ups developing innovative digital and robotic technologies for the construction sector, with a particular focus on façade applications.
AMALTEA seeks to accelerate the digitalisation, automation and sustainability of the curtain-wall façade value chain by integrating advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, digital twins and robotics.
The second call will select up to 15 SMEs and start-ups to develop, test and validate cutting-edge software and hardware solutions. Selected companies will also receive technical mentoring and business support and will have opportunities to validate their technologies in industrial and construction pilot environments.
Scope of activities
The call supports the development, testing and validation of innovative software and hardware solutions for façade applications.
Relevant technological areas include:
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning
• Digital twins
• Robotics and robotic integration
• Construction automation
• Digital technologies for façade design and production
• Data-driven construction solutions
• Smart façade technologies
• Digitalisation of construction processes
• Technologies supporting sustainable and resource-efficient construction
Projects should contribute to improving sustainability and efficiency in construction and support the digital transformation of the façade value chain.
Selected solutions will participate in a support programme that includes technical mentoring, business support and opportunities for testing and validation in full-scale industrial and construction pilots across Europe.
Two types of projects are supported:
Software solutions
Projects developing and testing innovative software solutions for façade applications.
Maximum funding: EUR 100,000
Support programme duration: 9 months
Hardware solutions
Projects developing and testing innovative hardware or integrated hardware-software solutions for façade applications, including advanced robotic technologies.
Maximum funding: EUR 200,000
Support programme duration: 12 months
Eligible applicants
The call is open to individual SMEs and start-ups developing digital technologies.
Applicants must:
• Apply as an individual company; consortium applications are not required
• Qualify as an SME or start-up
• Be established in an EU Member State or a country associated with Horizon Europe
• Develop a cutting-edge software or hardware solution relevant to the construction sector and façade applications
The call particularly targets digital technology developers working on solutions involving AI, digital twins, robotics and other technologies supporting the automation, digitalisation and sustainability of construction.
Up to 15 SMEs and start-ups are expected to be selected under the 2nd Open Call.
Funding conditions
Type of action:
Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP) – lump sum grant
Funding rate:
AMALTEA’s published funding rules provide a lump sum covering up to 70% of the total project budget for selected FSTP beneficiaries.
Applicants receiving the 70% funding rate must therefore provide at least 30% of the total project budget through self-financing.
An exception applies to eligible non-profit legal entities, which may receive up to 100% funding.
The maximum grant ceilings apply regardless of the applicable funding rate.
Examples:
Software project:
• EUR 100,000 total project budget → grant up to EUR 70,000 at a 70% funding rate
• Approximately EUR 143,000 total project budget → grant up to the EUR 100,000 maximum
Hardware project:
• EUR 200,000 total project budget → grant up to EUR 140,000 at a 70% funding rate
• Approximately EUR 286,000 total project budget → grant up to the EUR 200,000 maximum
For eligible non-profit legal entities:
• Software project → up to 100% funding, maximum EUR 100,000
• Hardware project → up to 100% funding, maximum EUR 200,000
Maximum grant per beneficiary:
• Software solutions: up to EUR 100,000
• Hardware solutions: up to EUR 200,000
Project duration:
• Software solutions: 9 months
• Hardware solutions: 12 months
Deadline for submission
27 January 2027