The objective of this track is to support the development and real-world validation of innovative solutions that demonstrate the replicability and sustainability of JARVIS technologies across new sectors and use cases.

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Eligibility criteria:

To be eligible, the consortium must consist of 2-3 partners, specifically:

  • Lead Partner to fill the role of Technology Developer/Integrator with the profile of start-up or SME responsible for core development (and technical integration) into the JARVIS framework.
    • Note: In a two-partner consortium, this entity also performs the “Technology Integrator” role.
  • Second partner to fill the role of use-case provider with the profile of industrial company or infrastructure owner providing the industrial testbed, defining the use case and validating the solution’s market fit. 
  • Third partner (optional) to fill the role of the technology integrator with the profile of a Technology Startup, SME, or Research and Technology Organisation (RTO).

Additional requirements: 

  • Organisations must be legally established in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country 
  • A valid VAT number (or equivalent) is required 
  • Startups and SMEs must be established for at least one year  

MATCHMAKING SUPPORT

Are you looking for partners to apply to JARVIS Open Call 2 – Track 2: External Pilots?

The Matchmaking List is a voluntary partner-search tool designed to help technology developers, technology integrators, industrial companies, infrastructure owners and use-case providers identify potential partners and establish the micro-consortia required by the External Pilots call.

You can consult and download the current Matchmaking List below. The list includes the organizations that have agreed to make their profiles and contact details publicly available for partner-search purposes.

VIEW AND DOWNLOAD THE MATCHMAKING LIST

Would you like your organization to be included? Complete the matchmaking form and describe your expertise, intended consortium role and the type of partner you are looking for. New profiles will be reviewed and added to the list on a rolling basis until the Open Call deadline.

JOIN THE MATCHMAKING LIST!

The deadline for JARVIS Open Call 2 – External Pilots is 10 July 2026 at 17:00 CET.

The information included in the Matchmaking List is self-declared by the participating organizations. Inclusion does not constitute an eligibility check, endorsement or consortium validation by CECIMO or the JARVIS consortium and does not guarantee that a suitable partner will be identified or that a proposal will be selected for funding. Applicants remain responsible for consulting the official call documentation, verifying all eligibility and consortium requirements and contacting potential partners directly.

TIMELINE: EXTERNAL PILOTS – 10-MONTH PROGRAMME



Evaluation procedure

Applications will be evaluated through a three-step process

  1. Eligibility Check
  2. External Expert Evaluation – independent experts evaluate proposals based on innovation, technical approach, impact, and team capacity
  3. Online Interview – shortlisted applicants present their proposal and answer questions from the JARVIS evaluation team

What happens after selection?

Selected projects will enter a contracting phase, where administrative and legal documents are verified. Successful applicants will then sign a Sub-Grant Agreement (SGA) with the JARVIS consortium. Projects will follow a structured programme with three development sprints.

Application kit

While preparing your application you will need the following documents:

Guidelines:

Documents required before the submission stage:

Annex 2.2: JARVIS OC2 Proposal Template

  • Applicants should complete the template and submit their application via the F6S platform.

Annex 3.2 JARVIS OC2: F6S Application Form for External Pilots

  • This document is provided for guidance purposes, allowing applicants to prepare their answers offline before submitting the final version through the F6S platform.

The following documents will be required at the contracting stage for selected applicants:

Required after submission, if the proposal is selected for funding:

  • Annex 7.2 JARVIS OC2 Sub-Grant Agreement: External Pilots

Need more help? Contact us.

Contact our helpdesk in the following email: oc@jarvis-project.eu

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