# Energy efficiency and sustainability of AI data processing in Data Centres (IA) (HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-DATA-09)

- Funder: European Commission – Horizon Europe (https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/european-commission-horizon-europe)
- Status: Closed
- Opens: 17 Nov 2026
- Deadline: 18 Mar 2027, 16:00 GMT
- Award: €9m – €10m
- Where: International, England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
- Who can apply: Other public body, University / research org, Business (SME / sole trader), Large company
- Funding type: Grant
- Themes: Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Source: EU Funding & Tenders – Horizon Europe (https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-DATA-09)
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T12:20:20.481Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/opportunities/6b1194e4-477d-4e88-aca8-f6e2f592f73f

Expected Outcome: Pilots for new technologies including demonstration sites which contribute to energy-efficient and sustainable AI data processing in data centres, reinforcing EU strategic autonomy and climate goals. g.

How to apply: follow the funder's official guidance at https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-DATA-09; OpenGrant does not take applications. The full criteria and how-to-apply notes are also on the OpenGrant page with a free account. Check the original source before applying.